Virtual Accountant & CPA Firm in Washington DC
Licensed CPA and audit services for Washington DC organizations. We specialize in serving government agencies, nonprofits, associations, and professional services firms in the nation's capital.
Can a virtual accountant or CPA firm handle my Washington, DC business?
Yes. Your Virtual CPA is a licensed virtual CPA firm serving Washington, DC businesses, nonprofits and professionals with tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, audits and CFO support, handled online. DC has its own rules, such as the 8.25% unincorporated business franchise tax on Form D-30. Request a free consultation to talk through your situation.
DC business taxes at a glance
| Tax or rule | Who it applies to | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated business franchise tax | LLCs, partnerships and sole proprietors with more than $12,000 of gross income | Form D-30, 8.25% of DC taxable income, $250 minimum ($1,000 if DC gross receipts exceed $1 million) |
| Corporation franchise tax | C corporations and S corporations (DC taxes S corps like C corps) | Form D-20, 8.25%, same minimum tax |
| Sales tax | Sellers of taxable goods and services, including software and SaaS | 6% general rate, which OTR says stays through September 30, 2027 |
| Remote sellers | Online sellers shipping into DC | Economic nexus at $100,000 in DC sales or 200 transactions |
| Commuters | Virginia and Maryland residents who work in DC | DC does not tax nonresidents’ wages; give your employer Form D-4A |
| Nonprofit audits | Charities registered in DC | DC sets no audit threshold; funders, lenders and the federal Single Audit still can |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a CPA located in DC?
No. A licensed CPA firm can serve DC businesses and nonprofits virtually. We work by video call, email and shared documents, and in your cloud accounting system.
Does DC tax my LLC?
Usually. An unincorporated business with more than $12,000 of gross income files Form D-30 and pays the 8.25% unincorporated business franchise tax, with a $250 minimum ($1,000 if DC gross receipts exceed $1 million).
I live in Virginia or Maryland and work in DC. Do I pay DC income tax?
No. DC does not tax nonresidents’ wages. Give your employer Form D-4A to stop DC withholding, and file in your home state.
Is software or SaaS taxable in DC?
Yes. DC taxes canned and custom software, including SaaS, as data processing at the 6% general sales tax rate.
Do DC nonprofits need an audit?
DC’s charitable rules set no audit threshold. A funder, lender or the federal Single Audit (spending $1,000,000 or more in federal awards in a year) can still require one.
Services Available in Washington DC
Virtual CPA services — audit, tax, accounting and CFO — for organizations across the region.
Financial Statement Audits
Comprehensive audits meeting GAAP standards
Nonprofit Audits in Washington DC
Specialized 501(c)(3) audit expertise
Single Audit (Uniform Guidance)
Federal grant compliance audits
Yellow Book Audits
Government Auditing Standards compliance
Tax Planning & Preparation
Strategic tax optimization
Bookkeeping Services
Clean, accurate monthly books
Fractional CFO
Strategic financial leadership
Financial Manager
Complete financial oversight
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Why Washington DC Businesses Choose Your Virtual CPA
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