Who We Are

Tax & Financial Solutions, Inc., is built on a proud tradition of service, technical expertise and innovative thinking.  Our staff's experience and academic credentials give our clients the depth of knowledge you'll find in a larger firm, while our dedication to superior customer service offers the personal, one-on-one approach smaller firms are known for.

 

Dennis Michon
President (Tax & Financial Solutions), Partner (Michon & Buckley)

Dennis M. Michon, J.D., C.P.A., owner of Tax & Financial Solutions, Inc., since 2005, has over 30 years of experience in the tax field.  He was previously employed as a Tax Manager in a Big Four accounting firm. He is currently an attorney in a boutique law firm in addition to his tax practice at Tax & Financial.  He concentrates on individual taxation, small business and partnership taxation, estate planning and real estate.  He also consults on business sales and acquisitions.

 
Kathy Thomas
Accountant

Kathy Thomas, E.A., with over 20 years of experience in accounting and individual and business tax returns, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and has been an Enrolled Agent (licensed to practice before the IRS) since 1997. Kathy has also been a certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor since 2007.

 

 
Lou Ann Lisack
Accountant

Lou Ann Lisack, E.A., has over 16 years of tax and accounting experience.  She has a Bachelors degree in Accounting and is an Enrolled Agent (licensed to practice before the IRS.)  Lou Ann is currently a Certified Public Accountant candidate.

 
Nancy O'Halloran
Accountant

Nancy O’Halloran, E.A., has over 18 years of experience in tax preparation and 25 years in accounting.  She has a Master of Business Administration degree in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.  Nancy became an Enrolled Agent (licensed to practice before the IRS) in 1999.

 
Jean Buckley
Partner (Michon & Buckley)

Jean M Buckley, J.D., partners with her husband, Dennis Michon, to provide a variety of legal services to clients, including wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, guardianship and trust management. Her practice also includes real estate purchases and leasing. She has a Bachelor of Science from NIU, and received her Juris Doctorate with honor from DePaul University College of Law.

 
Jeff Papaleo
Associate
 
Donna Rybka
Administrative Assistant
 
Matt Michon
IT