Illinois

Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices For Sale in Illinois

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Consulting, Bookkeeping and Accounting Firm

St. Charles, IL

Consulting firm that focuses on serving small and mid size clients with Revenue between $2.0 mil and $40 mil in sales. Serving about 15 clients with top clients accounting for bulk of the revenue....

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

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Full-Service Accounting Firm – Recurring Revenue $1.7M / $820K+ SDE

Madison County, IL

An established and highly reputable accounting and tax firm located in Illinois is available for acquisition. The firm has been serving business and individual clients for over three decades, offering...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

Cash Flow: $820,000

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Personal & Business Tax Practice - Taxes/Consulting/Payroll/Financials

Sangamon County, IL

Central Illinois Tax practice This is a great opportunity to purchase a established tax practice with long standing clients. The practice has seen year over year growth. Owner is willing to support a...

$165,000

$165,000

Palatine, IL CPA Practice Clients for Sale - Available after 4/15

Palatine, IL

As the seller prepares for retirement, they're now offering their established tax and accounting book of business (client list only) for acquisition. This client-only opportunity is ideal for an...

$385,000

$385,000

Elmhurst, IL Tax and Accounting Practice for Sale

Elmhurst, IL

This longstanding practice generates strong cashflow to the owner of about 60% of gross! Additionally, revenues are derived from diverse sources with more than 40% of income coming from...

$375,000

$375,000

Palos Area, IL CPA Practice for Sale

Cook County, IL

This growing practice has been providing quality tax and accounting services to individuals and local businesses for over 15 years. New clients, fee increases, and improved operational efficiencies...

$560,000

$560,000

Established Tax, Bookkeeping & Payroll Firm

Cook County, IL

This long-standing tax, bookkeeping and payroll services firm, with SDE of $130K+, has been serving clients for 34 years and is well known for its personalized, relationship driven approach. Located...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $130,923

Accounting Practice for Sale in Northbrook, IL

Northbrook, IL

Looking to sell/merge with a larger CPA firm/platform. No individual buyers please. Firm Established in 2010. Owner willing to stay on. 3 staff. Client Mix - Accounting 16 Monthly Clients - Avg Fee -...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $520,000

CPA Firm For Sale - Established & Turnkey Opportunity

Peoria, IL

Looking to expand your practice or step into ownership with confidence? This well-established CPA firm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a business with a strong foundation and loyal client base....

$436,122

$436,122

Established EA Tax and Accounting Practice Listing IL2529

Tazewell County, IL

Opportunity: A highly respected EA practice owner is seeking a seamless transition of their thriving firm to a successor. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a qualified professional to...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $237,000

Highly Profitable CPA Firm (75%+ SDE!)

DuPage County, IL

AVAILBLE SPRING 2026 Well-established and extremely lucrative CPA firm with a long track record of success and client loyalty. This practice boasts a strong and diverse client base across multiple...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $393,436

Established CPA Practice for Acquisition - Listing IL2528

McHenry County, IL

Opportunity: A highly respected CPA practice owner is seeking a seamless transition of their thriving firm to a successor. Available May 2026 This presents an exceptional opportunity for a qualified...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $281,000

Lucrative SW Chicago Suburb Firm For Sale Located In Popular Suburb!

Cook County, IL

A highly reputable and professional CPA practice with a well-balanced client portfolio, including individuals with average to above-average net worth. Supported by an experienced and skilled staff,...

$788,400

$788,400

Cash Flow: $364,309

NW LaSalle County, IL CPA Practice for Sale

La Salle County, IL

This well-established CPA Tax & Accounting Practice for sale in NW LaSalle, Illinois has annual gross revenues of approximately $465,500. The practice caters to a high-quality client base, including a...

$460,000

$460,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

60%+ SDE Accounting Firm For Sale

DuPage County, IL

Established practice offering an outstanding growth opportunity with exceptional profitability—seller's discretionary earnings exceed 60%! The owner is flexible and ready to support a smooth...

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Cash Flow: $300,790

Sands Investment Group

Sands Investment Group

Serving Cook County, IL

Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.

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New Well Established Chicago, IL CPA Practice w/ staff Listing IL2425

Chicago, IL

Geographic Location: Chicago Here's your chance to own a high-quality CPA practice. Buying a practice has never been easier. We'll walk you through the process, from pre-qualification to...

$599,000

$599,000

CPA Firm in McHenry County Illinois For Sale LIsting IL2422

McHenry County, IL

A highly respected local CPA in McHenry County, Illinois, is looking for a qualified individual or firm to take over their thriving practice as they begin a well-deserved transition into retirement....

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $350,000

New Ford County Illinois Tax Practice for Sale

Ford County, IL

Geographic Location: Ford County, IL - Listing IL2319 First-time practice owner? Build your practice and raise your family in a beautiful city with friendly people, wide diversity, and strong economic...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $280,000

Profitable Accounting Practice-North Shore

Cook County, IL

Great practice with over 900 1040's, 500 1120's, and 200 miscellaneous returns. $$ Gross of almost $800,000 $$. Seller putting over $325,000 in pocket easily! One full time and one part-time staff...

$999,000

$999,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Asset SaleCPA Assurance Clients For Sale

Chicago, IL

An established CPA firm in the Chicago area is seeking to divest its assurance services division, presenting an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for immediate growth and recurring revenue....

$502,680

$502,680

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Buy or Sell an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in Illinois
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed23
Median Asking Price$385,000
Median Reported Revenue$465,500
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$237,027
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$197,000$385,000$649,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$256,349$153,000
Median$465,500$237,027
Upper Quartile$666,000$337,452

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices listed for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.991.47
Median1.101.67
Upper Quartile1.172.38
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FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in Illinois?

The median asking price for an established Accounting Business and Tax Practice in Illinois is $385,000, though prices range from under $197,000 to well over $649,500.

How much do Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices owners in Illinois earn?

The median reported revenue of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in Illinois is $465,500 and owners earn a median of $237,027, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Accounting Business and Tax Practice?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.99 to 1.17, with a median of 1.10. Earning multiples range from 1.47 to 2.38, with the median at 1.67. This means the typical Accounting Business and Tax Practice in Illinois may ask for around 1.10 times its annual revenue, and 1.67 times its annual owner earnings.

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