State Audit Support
We help you review state revenue notices, identify requested information, organize records, and prepare a thoughtful response to support a more controlled audit process.
When a state revenue agency requests records, explanations, or payment details, F.I.C. helps you respond with organized, informed support. Our team reviews the notice, reconciles relevant financial information, and helps individuals and businesses prepare clear documentation. With over 35 years of financial consulting experience, we bring practical guidance to complex state tax and sales tax audit concerns.

Focused support for state audit notices, sales tax questions, and financial documentation needs.
We help you review state revenue notices, identify requested information, organize records, and prepare a thoughtful response to support a more controlled audit process.
Our sales tax services help businesses calculate, file, and maintain accurate state and local sales tax records that can support an audit response.
We review bookkeeping, payroll, and transaction records to help reconcile reported amounts and assemble clear documentation for state revenue agency requests.
A state revenue audit can disrupt daily operations and create uncertainty around records, filings, and agency correspondence. F.I.C. provides organized support tailored to your circumstances, helping you understand the request, gather relevant documentation, and address sales tax or financial reporting questions. Our multidisciplinary team brings accounting, tax, and risk-management perspective to complex matters, so you can move forward with clearer records and a more informed response.

Experienced guidance and tailored financial support when the details matter most.
Over 35 years of experience informs clear, practical support for complicated financial situations.
Our team handles intricate tax issues, audits, and financial resolution matters with care.
Accounting, tax, insurance, and advisory perspectives work together under one financial-services organization.
Each audit response is shaped around your records, reporting obligations, and business circumstances.
Experienced professionals focused on clear, personalized financial guidance.

CEO
Al Beheary serves as CEO of Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), bringing entrepreneurial vision and deep expertise in international and inter-state government accounting to the firm. With a strong background in investment strategy, Al works closely with individuals and companies to organize their finances, align their investment portfolios, and achieve their long-term financial and retirement goals. His leadership has guided F.I.C. through over 35 years of growth, expanding the firm from its Chicago roots to a multi-office organization with an international presence in Ireland and Egypt. Al's commitment to empowering clients with knowledge and personalized financial solutions remains at the core of everything F.I.C. does.

COO
Siobhan Kieran serves as Chief Operating Officer of Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), bringing extensive experience working with both individuals and large multinational corporations. As a seasoned risk manager, Siobhan specializes in identifying potential financial setbacks and equipping clients with the foresight and long-term safeguards needed for personal and professional success. Her expertise spans strategic planning, operational oversight, and risk mitigation, making her an invaluable resource for clients navigating complex financial landscapes. Siobhan's client-centric approach and commitment to delivering proactive, comprehensive financial strategies reflect F.I.C.'s core values of transparency, integrity, and excellence.

Administration/New Business Specialist
Mary Kay serves as Administration and New Business Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), playing a key role in welcoming new clients and ensuring seamless onboarding experiences. With a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, Mary Kay helps individuals, families, and business owners navigate the first steps of their financial journey with F.I.C. Her organizational expertise and dedication to exceptional service contribute to the firm's reputation for personalized, responsive client care. As part of F.I.C.'s experienced administrative team, Mary Kay helps uphold the firm's commitment to clarity, transparency, and making every client feel supported from day one.

Administration/Retention Specialist
Thomas Sandhof serves as Administration and Retention Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), focusing on nurturing long-term client relationships and ensuring ongoing satisfaction with the firm's services. Thomas plays a vital role in maintaining the trust and loyalty of F.I.C.'s diverse client base, which spans individual taxpayers, small business owners, and large corporations. His dedication to client retention reflects F.I.C.'s core belief that lasting financial partnerships are built on consistent communication, reliability, and personalized attention. Thomas works to ensure that every client continues to receive the high-quality financial guidance and support they expect from F.I.C.

Administrative Assistant
Aine Breen serves as Administrative Assistant at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), providing essential support that keeps the firm's daily operations running smoothly and efficiently. Her organizational skills and commitment to excellent service ensure that clients, colleagues, and partners receive timely, professional assistance across all of F.I.C.'s service areas. Aine's contributions help maintain the high standards of accuracy and responsiveness that F.I.C. is known for across its Chicago headquarters and beyond. Her dedication to supporting both the team and the clients she interacts with reflects the firm's client-centric values and commitment to operational excellence.

Marketing
Matt McDowell serves as Marketing Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), responsible for communicating the firm's comprehensive range of financial services to clients across Chicago, the United States, and internationally. Matt plays a key role in building F.I.C.'s brand presence and helping individuals, families, and business owners understand how the firm's expertise can address their unique financial needs. His work supports F.I.C.'s mission to be a trusted, accessible financial partner for a diverse clientele. Through targeted marketing strategies, Matt helps connect those facing complex financial challenges with the expert guidance F.I.C. has provided for over 35 years.

Insurance Assistant
Sara Peterson serves as Insurance Assistant at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), supporting the firm's comprehensive insurance services for individuals, families, and businesses. Sara assists clients in navigating insurance options, policy details, and coverage solutions, ensuring they have the protection and clarity they need to make confident decisions. Her role is integral to F.I.C.'s one-stop financial services model, which combines accounting, tax, retirement planning, and insurance under one roof. Sara's attentive, client-focused approach helps ensure that every insurance client receives accurate information and responsive support, reflecting F.I.C.'s commitment to excellence and transparency.

Irish Logistics
Cara Kennedy serves as Irish Logistics Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), managing the firm's operational coordination from its international office in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. Cara plays a critical role in supporting F.I.C.'s international service delivery, helping bridge the firm's Chicago-based operations with its European clientele and partners. Her expertise in cross-border logistics ensures that clients in Ireland and beyond receive the same high standard of financial service that F.I.C. is known for across the United States. Cara's work reflects F.I.C.'s commitment to providing seamless, globally connected financial solutions for an increasingly international client base.
A state revenue audit is an examination by a state tax or revenue agency of a taxpayer’s filings, records, and reported amounts. It may involve income tax, sales and use tax, payroll-related obligations, or other state-administered taxes. The agency typically sends a notice identifying the tax periods, documents, and information it wants reviewed. Careful record organization and timely responses are important throughout the process.
Speak with our team about your records and next steps.
Longstanding financial consulting experience supporting complex client needs.
Specialized support for challenging tax and financial matters.
Customized guidance built around individual financial circumstances.
Share your state revenue audit notice and available records. Our team will help you understand the information needed to begin.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (773) 202-9393. You can also send us a quick email at TAX@FICMN.COM.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (773) 202-9393. You can also send us a quick email at TAX@FICMN.COM.