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Making an Impact in 2012 -- The numbers for the tax season are in.

Find out how we put nearly $28 million back into the pockets of more than 17,000 Illinois families during the 2012 tax season. We helped our clients get the tax credits they earned and the maximum refunds they deserved. Read More

 

Letter from the IRS? Don't panic -- Our year-round Tax Clinic can help.

CEP knows having a problem with the IRS can be expensive and confusing if you don't have the right help. Our year-round tax clinic can assist you with solving your IRS issues quickly.  Read More

 

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