CPA-Supervised Accounting — DC, Maryland & Virginia

    Accounting Services for DC, Maryland & Virginia Small Businesses

    Quick Answer

    What accounting services does a small business in DC, Maryland, or Virginia need?

    DC/MD/VA small businesses typically need monthly bookkeeping, quarterly financial statements, payroll tax filings, sales tax compliance (VA, MD, and DC each have different rates and rules), annual business tax returns, and year-end adjusting entries. A CPA-supervised accounting service handles all of these under one engagement.

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    Sound familiar?

    • Three states, three tax authorities, three sets of rules — sales tax compliance alone is a nightmare
    • Your accountant left mid-year and no one knows where anything stands
    • Financial reports aren't trusted by you, your bank, or your investors
    • Every tax season the CPA finds errors the bookkeeper made all year

    A CPA-supervised accounting engagement fixes all of this at once — no more juggling multiple providers or discovering year-end surprises.

    What's Included in Our Accounting Service

    Full-service accounting under one engagement. CPA-reviewed, GAAP-compliant, tax-ready.

    Monthly Accounting (Journal Entries, GL Review, Reconciliation)

    Every month: journal entries posted, general ledger reviewed for errors, all accounts reconciled to bank and credit card statements. No more surprises at year-end.

    Financial Statement Preparation

    CPA-reviewed income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement delivered by the 15th of each month. Suitable for bank presentations, investor reporting, and internal decision-making.

    Sales Tax Filing (DC, Virginia, Maryland)

    We register, file, and remit sales tax in all applicable jurisdictions: DC (6%), Virginia (5.3% + BPOL), and Maryland (6% + county). Never miss a deadline or a nexus obligation.

    Payroll Tax Compliance (Form 941, 940, W-2, 1099)

    Quarterly payroll tax deposits and filings (Form 941), annual federal unemployment tax (Form 940), and year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation and filing for all employees and contractors.

    Year-End Close & CPA Review

    Year-end adjusting entries, depreciation schedules, prepaid amortization, accruals, and a complete closing package. Every number reviewed by a CPA before the books are closed.

    Business Tax Return Preparation

    Partnership returns (Form 1065), S-corporation returns (Form 1120-S), C-corporation returns (Form 1120), and sole proprietor Schedule C. State returns for DC, MD, and VA included.

    DIY vs. Bookkeeper vs. CPA Accounting Firm

    Not all accounting help is the same. Here is what you actually get at each level.

    ComparisonDIYBookkeeperCPA Firm ✓
    LicenseNoneNone requiredCPA licensed
    Financial statementsBasic spreadsheetsQuickBooks exportGAAP-reviewed statements
    Tax complianceError-proneNot their jobHandled + reviewed
    Audit-ready booksNoSometimesYes
    Multi-state taxRiskyNot qualifiedHandled
    Monthly cost$0 (+ your time)$200–$600/month$400–$2,000/month

    State-Specific Tax Rules We Handle

    The DC/MD/VA region is one of the most complex multi-state tax environments in the country. We know every rule.

    Washington DC

    • DC sales tax: 6% on most goods and services
    • DC franchise tax (unincorporated business tax and corporate franchise tax)
    • DCRA business licensing requirements
    • DC employer withholding tax (Form FR-900)

    Virginia

    • VA sales tax: 5.3% statewide + local rates in some counties
    • BPOL tax — filed with your county or city, based on gross receipts
    • Virginia corporate income tax (6%) and pass-through entity tax
    • VA employer withholding (Forms VA-5, VA-6)

    Maryland

    • MD sales tax: 6% on most goods
    • County income tax: 2.25%–3.2% on top of state income tax (varies by county)
    • MD personal property tax return for business equipment (Form 1)
    • MD employer withholding and unemployment insurance

    Operating in more than one state? We handle nexus analysis, registration, and ongoing compliance in all three DMV jurisdictions — and any additional states where your business has activity.

    Industries We Serve Across DC, MD & VA

    Restaurants & Food Service

    General Contractors

    Professional Services

    Nonprofits (501(c)(3))

    Government Contractors

    Retail & E-Commerce

    Healthcare & Medical

    Real Estate & Property Management

    Accounting Services FAQs

    Common questions from DC, Maryland, and Virginia business owners about CPA accounting services.

    One Firm. Three States. Zero Accounting Headaches.

    Stop juggling DC, Maryland, and Virginia tax obligations separately. Our CPA-supervised accounting service handles everything — monthly financials, multi-state tax compliance, and year-end close — under one flat monthly engagement.

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    Serving small businesses in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and nationwide. CPA-supervised, flat monthly pricing.