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Deborah H. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Deborah H. Thompson is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in financial services. She specializes in assisting family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses with their tax compliance needs. Thompson's services include general accounting and advisory, as well as retirement account tax reporting, utilizing her expertise in basic accounting services and business tax services.
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Christopher R. Carey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Christopher R. Carey provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Carey specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. His practice includes retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing and compliance, and he works closely with clients to address their tax and financial needs.
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Marie L. Bennett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Marie L. Bennett is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, where she assists clients with bookkeeping and financial statement compilation as well as sales tax compliance. Bennett's extensive experience working with various industries has honed her skills in navigating complex financial regulations, ensuring clients are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
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Christine K. Selby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Located in Edgewater, Maryland, Christine K. Selby provides comprehensive accounting services to small businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, she offers specialized expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance. A certified public accountant, Selby has extensive experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
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Regina A. Bidnick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Regina A. Bidnick has been providing professional accounting services for over 20 years. Her expertise includes tax preparation for individuals and businesses, as well as representation before the IRS. Regina specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services for clients such as entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses.
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Karla M. Simei
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Karla M. Simei is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services in Edgewater, Maryland. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Karla also specializes in IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with tax regulations.
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Olaf G. Haugen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Olaf G. Haugen provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses. With over [years] of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Olaf offers expertise in basic accounting services and tax compliance. His services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation.
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Thomas E. Jacobs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Thomas E. Jacobs has been providing accounting services for over two decades. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, he offers assistance to a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups. Specializing in Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation and IRS Representation, Jacobs helps various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, navigate their financial and tax needs.
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Christopher A. Elliott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
With over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures in Edgewater, Maryland, Christopher A. Elliott provides comprehensive accounting and tax services. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services enables him to effectively address the unique needs of his clients, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, individual and business tax return preparation. Mr. Elliott has expertise in handling S-corp, partnership, and LLC tax returns, as well as individual tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with tax regulations.
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Michael W. Gillespie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Based in Edgewater, Maryland, Michael W. Gillespie provides accounting services to individuals and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, Gillespie specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and meet tax obligations. His expertise also encompasses payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, ensuring clients receive necessary guidance and support in matters related to tax authority interactions.

Maryland's sophisticated CPA market serves a wealthy state with strong government contracting, biotechnology, and financial services sectors. The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements in accounting subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Maryland has graduated individual income tax up to 5.75% (plus local county taxes) and an 8.25% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle complex multi-state taxation due to proximity to D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania, state and local tax compliance, and high-income tax planning. The concentration of federal employees creates specialized needs for federal retirement benefits, Thrift Savings Plan distributions, and security clearance-related business structures.

Industry Specializations: Federal government contracting (especially defense and cybersecurity), biotechnology and life sciences, financial services, healthcare systems, higher education, real estate, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in government contractor accounting systems (DCAA compliance), biotech startup funding and equity, and serving high-net-worth individuals in affluent suburbs.

For CPA Professionals: The Maryland Association of CPAs provides extensive resources across the state. Major markets include Baltimore (financial services, healthcare), suburban Washington D.C. areas (government contracting, high earners), and the I-270 biotech corridor. Competition is strong in metro areas but sophisticated client needs create opportunities for specialized expertise. High cost of living in D.C. suburbs is offset by strong compensation and proximity to major federal contracting opportunities.