Meet our tax expert

Lori Ferry, is an Enrolled Agent, and the Owner and President of Teachers Tax Service, dba TTS Tax Service. An Enrolled Agent is the only federally-licensed tax practitioner who specializes in taxation and has unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. It is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Unlike the uncredentialed tax preparer, an Enrolled Agent is required to abide by the provisions of the Department of Treasury’s Circular 230, and held to ethical standards. When a tax return is prepared by an Enrolled Agent, you have a tax professional who is appointed by the IRS.

When we acquired TTS Tax Service in the fall of 2023, we were able to have retained all client history and files related to prior tax returns. This gives us an advantage as we are able to compare current year tax return with prior years. We strive to uphold the same level of excellence that the Teachers Tax/TTS Tax Service name is associated with. We continue to have relationships with area financial advisors and believe your financial planning objective is complemented through tax planning strategies.

Giving Back

We value building relationships with our clients and it is our desire to serve you well and give back to others. Most young adults who have a job producing earned income have never been instructed on how to file taxes. If you are a client and have a dependent age 16-23, with income, we will place them on a filing extension and after-tax season, we will open our office and teach the basics of filing a tax return. They will leave with a filed return. Appointments are required.

If you are unable to pay for tax prep service and are within a lower income threshold, we can also recommend other tax clinics in the Cook, Dupage, Grundy, and Will County area.