Brian J Thompson, CPA & Attorney

Brian is a wealth of knowledge. His advice and counsel as a Chicago CPA and lawyer has been beneficial personally and business wise. I continue to use his services over the many years of knowing him due to the positive results of this advice, his thoughtfulness, and his professionalism. He’s a proven asset!

Brian is utmost professional when dealing with personal tax matters. His careful attention to detail and personalized attention makes him invaluable to work with. I highly recommend anyone who seeks a seamless and efficient solution to their tax obligations, especially for those with complex structures like an LLC.

Readers, please note that I almost never give 5-​star reviews. I only just met Brian yesterday and haven’t had enough contact to know if I’d agree with the previous 5-​star reviewers. Maybe I would, in time. (Sorry to ruin your streak, Brian!)
My mom and I were worried about her 2014 tax returns. We had questions and concerns about how they were done by the company she used — and that they were filed late! — and found it hard to communicate with the firm and get straight answers.
Brian provided those answers and clearly explained what we needed to do from this point forward. He was very patient with our ignorance and irrelevant chatter (my mom tends to digress quite a bit … and I guess I do too). Didn’t hustle us out when we ran a little bit over our hour. We left feeling reassured.
Parking in the area is mighty pricey, and getting to Brian’s office with an elderly person who doesn’t walk so well was a small challenge. There’s a CTA station entrance right in his building, so for transit users the trip is a snap; for us it was a bit of an adventure.
As I write this, Brian’s Unilocal entry doesn’t give a floor or suite number (he probably has a web site that gives it, but I didn’t look). He’s not listed in his building’s directory, either! If you make an appointment, do note that his office is on the 21^st floor!
Very nice, knowledgeable fellow. I would feel quite comfortable if my mom became one of his regular clients.

Brian is personable, knowledgeable, no-​nonsense, helpful, and honest – the kind of professional you want helping you. He’s helping me sort out several years of taxes – what a relief! I’d been afraid to touch them. I’ll NEVER try to do my own taxes again. (Plus, I like saying «my accountant” – it makes me feel rich.)
Last year he actually brought my tax documents to me at my home because he was «driving by anyway.» Who does that? That’s awesome. I’m sure he doesn’t make a habit out of it, but as a brand new client (and not the most lucrative one), it wowed me. It’s small-​town service in a big old city.
I’d recommend Brian to anyone.

Brian has provided my business with valuable tax advice for many years. He has extensive knowledge of tax law and the complex issues individuals, businesses, and corporations may have with the Internal Revenue Service. His approach to my tax problems have been very thorough and professional resulting in a financial savings to me. He patiently explains complicated tax matters in layman’s terms including options I did not know I had. I highly recommend Brian for the expertise, trust, and assurance he and his firm never fail to provide.