Accountants

API is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage accountants to volunteer their time and expertise to nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals who need, but cannot afford, professional accounting services. This work is carried out by a growing network of 22 Affiliates and more than 10,000 volunteers across the country.

This publication provides introductory topical essays, how-to overviews, and dozens of standard and sample documents on nonprofit management in general and artists’ residency programs specifically. While the guide will be especially helpful for start-up organizations, it can also serve as a resource for established nonprofit programs, especially those evaluating their existing policies and documents. Available in print or electronic form.

Online database of over 200 professionals in the state of Illinois.

Advice for artists on taxes and a range of business and financial issues.

Our friendly, professional staff is prepared to help you solve all your problems which will likely occur in these areas: Individual Taxation: preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns including prior year's and amended returns; IRS Audits: representation before the Internal Revenue Service; Installment Agreements: set up of payment plans with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies on tax balances due; and Offers in Compromise: representation in settling tax balance due with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.