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Illinois Contractor Packet

The rules where you work $17

A first 30 days checklist, everyday forms, licenses, workers’ comp and taxes for Illinois, with a yearly calendar. Instant PDF download.

Buy the packet: $17

Digital product, all sales final. Informational only, not legal, financial, tax or business advice.

CPAs and attorneys in Chicago, IL

1,146 licensed pros in Chicago (Cook County), from public records. A listing doesn’t mean they work with contractors, so here’s what to ask before you hire one.

CPAs & tax pros 869 Attorneys 277 Insurance agents — coming soon. Get told when they’re up.

Listings come from public license records: the IRS directory of credentialed tax preparers. A listing isn’t a recommendation. “Works with contractors” means the pro confirmed it with us. Check any license yourself before you hire.

Chicago for a tradesperson

77%of homes built before 1980: repair & remodel work
$315Kmedian home value
-0.2%population growth a year (5-yr)
2.8%of local jobs are in construction