Who We Are
At Bradford Tax and Consulting, we specialize in empowering designers and creative business owners by streamlining your business processes and guiding you toward your financial goals.
Unlike general purpose accounting firms, we dedicate our expertise exclusively to self-employed designers and creative professionals, offering tailored solutions that address your industry's unique challenges.

Meet Your Trusted Advisor
Bradford E. Schumann CPA
Meet Brad, your trusted advisor with over a decade of experience in public accounting. Brad is passionate about helping designers and creative professionals navigate the complexities of their tax and accounting needs, ensuring their businesses thrive.
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Prior to founding Bradford Tax and Consulting, Brad spent 5 years working as an international tax consultant. Brad is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Illinois, and holds a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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When Brad is not busy with accounting work, you can find him tending plants with his dog, Romper, as well as creating and collecting artwork. Brad also enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling
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You can reach Brad at Brad@BradfordSchumann.com
How Can We Help?
Full-Service Bookkeeping
We take the stress out of managing your books so you can focus on your creative work. Our bookkeeping services include:
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Reconciling checking and credit card accounts.
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Matching vendor transactions to client purchase orders in QuickBooks/Houzz Pro.
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Ensuring accounts receivable in QuickBooks sync perfectly with your project management software.
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Providing project-level profit and loss reporting to give you clear insight into your business performance.


Sales Tax Preparation
Never worry about compliance again—we’ve got your sales tax covered. We provide:
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Monthly or Quarterly preparation and filing of sales tax returns for all states.
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Ensuring proper tax treatment for taxable and non-taxable items.
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Proactive checks to catch any potential sales tax errors, protecting you from unexpected liabilities.
Income Tax Preparation & Planning
We make tax season painless while helping you minimize your tax liabilities. Our services include:
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Preparation of individual and business tax returns, including partnerships and S-Corps.
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Strategic tax planning to align your financial goals with tax efficiency.
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Identifying potential deductions and credits unique to designers and creative professionals.


Business Consulting
Grow your business with tailored advice and solutions from experts who understand your industry. Our consulting services include:
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Helping you scale your design business with operational efficiencies.
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Creating budgets and forecasting to support financial decision-making.
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Offering systems setup, including training for QuickBooks and Houzz Pro integrations.
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Providing guidance on hiring and payroll setup to expand your team responsibly.
