Schaumburg, IL · CPA Firm · Est. 2005

Your Finances,
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Jina Accounting Services is a full-service CPA firm helping individuals and small businesses across the Chicago suburbs — taxes, payroll, planning, and more.

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20+Years Experience
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What We Do

Complete Financial Services,
Under One Roof

From individual returns to full-service small business accounting — we handle the numbers so you can focus on growth.

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Tax Preparation

Individual, corporation, partnership, LLC, and trust returns — accurate, on-time, and fully optimized.

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Tax Planning

Year-round proactive strategies to minimize your tax liability before the bill arrives.

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Business Accounting

Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks management, and financial statements for clear business visibility.

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Payroll Services

Accurate, compliant payroll processing, deposits, W-2s, and quarterly filings for your team.

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Sales Tax

Illinois sales tax registration, calculation, and filing to keep your business fully compliant.

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Business Consulting

Entity formation, startup guidance, forecasting, and strategic advisory for every stage of growth.

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Client Stories

Trusted Across Chicagoland

Real results from real clients who've trusted Jina Accounting with their most important financial decisions.

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"Jigisha has handled our business taxes for over six years. She's proactive, detail-oriented, and always finds savings we didn't know existed."

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Raj Patel
Restaurant Owner, Schaumburg IL
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"Switching to Jina Accounting was the best financial decision I made. Payroll is seamless, taxes are filed early, and I finally understand my numbers."

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Maria Gonzalez
Boutique Owner, Elk Grove Village IL
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"Tax time used to be a nightmare. Jigisha made it effortless — and I paid thousands less than with my previous accountant."

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Jigisha Shah, CPA, MBA
Owner & Lead Accountant

With over 20 years of experience and credentials including a CPA license and MBA, Jigisha founded Jina Accounting Services in 2005 to give small businesses access to the same caliber of financial guidance that large corporations receive — with a personal touch.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
AICPA Member
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
IRS Authorized e-File Provider
Why Choose Us

A CPA Who Actually Knows Your Business

You'll always work directly with Jigisha — a credentialed CPA who knows your financial history and goals year-round.

  • Personal, one-on-one attention with Jigisha — not a junior staff member
  • Year-round availability, not just during tax season
  • Secure, password-protected client portal for 24/7 document access
  • Deep expertise in LLCs, S-Corps, Partnerships & sole proprietors
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Tax Services

Comprehensive Tax Services
for Individuals & Businesses

Accurate, on-time tax preparation and year-round planning for every type of filer — from W-2 employees to complex business entities.

Individual Tax Services

Filing your individual return doesn't have to be stressful. Jigisha Shah, CPA brings decades of experience preparing returns for employees, freelancers, investors, and retirees throughout the Schaumburg area and beyond.

  • Federal and Illinois state income tax preparation
  • Itemized deductions and credit optimization
  • Investment income and capital gains reporting
  • Rental property income and expenses
  • Prior year amended returns (Form 1040-X)
  • IRS correspondence and audit support

Business Tax Services

Business taxes require specialized knowledge of entity structures, depreciation rules, and deductibility. We prepare returns for all business types and keep you fully compliant year-round.

  • C-Corporation (Form 1120) returns
  • S-Corporation (Form 1120-S) returns
  • Partnership (Form 1065) returns
  • LLC tax preparation (single and multi-member)
  • Sole proprietor Schedule C preparation
  • Estate and trust returns (Form 1041)

Did You Know?

According to a study by the US Government's General Accounting Office, 77% of 71 million taxpayers believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer. The complexity of today's tax code makes professional guidance more valuable than ever.

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(847) 598-0817
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337 Kingsbury Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60193

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Tax Preparation

Accurate, On-Time Tax Preparation
You Can Rely On

Every return is prepared personally by Jigisha Shah, CPA — not outsourced or handed to a junior preparer.

Our Tax Preparation Process

  • Step 1 — Document Collection: Upload securely via our client portal or drop off at our Schaumburg office.
  • Step 2 — Expert Preparation: Jigisha personally reviews your documents, identifies every deduction, and prepares your return.
  • Step 3 — Your Review: We walk you through the completed return and answer every question.
  • Step 4 — e-File & Confirm: We file electronically and provide you with confirmation. Done!

Returns We Prepare

  • Form 1040 — Individual federal and state returns
  • Form 1120 / 1120-S — C and S Corporation returns
  • Form 1065 — Partnership returns
  • Schedule C — Sole proprietor business income
  • Schedule E — Rental property and pass-through income
  • Form 1041 — Estate and trust returns
  • FBAR & Foreign asset reporting
  • Amended returns (Form 1040-X)

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As a valued client you get a secure, password-protected portal to store and access your important financial documents from anywhere at any time. With 14 full layers of security, your sensitive information is always protected.

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W-2s, 1099s, last year's return, Social Security numbers, mortgage interest statements, charitable donations, and any IRS correspondence.

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Tax Planning

Stop Reacting to Taxes.
Start Planning Ahead.

Proactive tax planning can save individuals and businesses thousands of dollars each year. Let us build your strategy.

What Is Tax Planning?

Tax planning is the proactive analysis of your financial situation to ensure you pay the minimum legally required amount in taxes. Unlike tax preparation — which looks backward — tax planning looks forward to identify opportunities throughout the year.

Planning Strategies We Use

  • Income timing and deferral strategies
  • Retirement account contribution optimization (IRA, 401k, SEP)
  • Business entity structure evaluation
  • Depreciation and Section 179 planning
  • Quarterly estimated tax payment scheduling
  • Capital gains and loss harvesting
  • Year-end tax reduction strategies
  • Life event planning (marriage, home purchase, new business)

Who Needs Tax Planning?

Tax planning is especially valuable for self-employed individuals, small business owners, real estate investors, and anyone who expects significant income changes in the coming year. If you paid more in taxes than expected last year, proactive planning can change that.

Year-Round Partnership

We're available throughout the year — not just during tax season. When you have a financial question or a major decision approaching, we're here to help you understand the tax implications before you act.

Planning Pays for Itself

Most clients save more in taxes than they pay for our planning services. Ask about our planning packages during your free consultation.

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Business Services

Full-Service Accounting
for Growing Businesses

From startup to scaling — we provide the complete financial infrastructure your business needs to thrive.

Small Business Accounting

We handle day-to-day financial recordkeeping so you have accurate, up-to-date books and can make informed decisions at any time.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable and receivable tracking
  • QuickBooks setup, training, and ongoing support
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Cash flow analysis and reporting

Payroll Services

Payroll is one of the most complex and high-risk areas for small businesses. Late or inaccurate filings result in costly IRS penalties. We take this completely off your plate.

  • Payroll processing — weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly
  • Federal and state payroll tax deposits
  • Quarterly payroll tax returns (Form 941, SUTA)
  • Annual W-2 and 1099 preparation and filing
  • New hire reporting and I-9 compliance
  • Workers' compensation audit preparation

Sales Tax

  • Sales tax registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual filing
  • Nexus analysis for multi-state sellers
  • Audit representation and support

Business Consulting

  • Entity selection and formation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)
  • Business plan financial projections
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Succession and exit planning

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

We're certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors. We can set up your books, clean up existing data, and train your team to use QuickBooks effectively.

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Starting a Business?

We help new business owners get set up right from day one — entity formation, EIN, payroll setup, and accounting systems.

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Recommended Reading

Books We Recommend

Selected reading for small business owners and individuals looking to improve their financial literacy.

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Small Business Taxes Made Easy
Eva Rosenberg

A practical guide covering deductions, recordkeeping, and IRS compliance for small business owners.

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J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax
J.K. Lasser Institute

The definitive annual guide to preparing your federal tax return. Updated every year for current tax law.

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Tax-Free Wealth
Tom Wheelwright

How to build wealth by permanently lowering your taxes using strategies the wealthy already employ.

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Profit First
Mike Michalowicz

Transform your business into a cash-generating machine with this revolutionary accounting approach.

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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

Why most small businesses fail and what to do about it — a must-read for every small business owner.

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QuickBooks 2025 for Dummies
Stephen L. Nelson

Set up your books, manage invoices, run payroll, and produce reports using QuickBooks — step by step.

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Our Firm

20 Years of Trusted
Accounting in Schaumburg

Get to know the CPA behind Jina Accounting Services — and why hundreds of Chicago-area clients trust us with their most important financial decisions.

About Jina Accounting Services

Jina Accounting Services Inc. is a full-service tax, accounting, and business consulting firm located in Schaumburg, Illinois — the heart of Chicago's northwest suburbs. Founded in 2005 by Jigisha Shah, CPA, MBA, the firm was built on a simple premise: every individual and small business deserves the same caliber of financial expertise that large corporations receive.

Unlike large tax chains where you see a different face every year, at Jina Accounting you work directly with Jigisha — a credentialed CPA who knows your financial history, your goals, and your business inside and out.

About Jigisha Shah, CPA, MBA

Jigisha Shah is a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters of Business Administration. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, an IRS Authorized e-File Provider, and a member of the Accountant Finder Network.

With over 20 years of experience serving the Schaumburg area, Jigisha has deep expertise in individual taxation, small business accounting, payroll compliance, and business consulting. She stays current on all tax law changes through ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Our Mission

To provide every client with proactive, personalized financial guidance that helps them keep more of what they earn, grow their businesses, and face the future with confidence.

Our Technology

We leverage secure, modern technology to make working with us seamless. Our 14-layer encrypted client portal allows you to upload documents, sign forms, and access your financial records from anywhere at any time. We file all returns electronically for faster processing and confirmation.

Credentials & Memberships

✓ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
✓ Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
✓ AICPA Member
✓ QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
✓ IRS Authorized e-File Provider
✓ Accountant Finder Network Member

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Schaumburg, IL 60193

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