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Certified Public Accountants in Ellicott City, Maryland

Find experienced CPAs in Maryland serving the state's concentration of federal contractors, biotech firms, and professional services. Maryland's proximity to Washington D.C. creates complex multi-state tax situations and specialized accounting needs. Connect with qualified professionals who understand Maryland's tax structure and federal contracting requirements..

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Peter Bommel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Peter Bommel is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ellicott City, Maryland. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, he focuses on providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance for a variety of business structures, such as S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
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Matthew S. Perry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Matthew S. Perry is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services to entrepreneurs and startups. As a seasoned accounting professional, Perry specializes in small business accounting, offering expertise in financial statement preparation and business tax services that cater to the unique needs of family-owned enterprises. Perry's professional services also encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.
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David A. Stein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, David A. Stein is a certified public accountant with extensive experience providing tax and financial guidance. Established in 2001, his practice caters to individuals and families, offering basic accounting services and individual tax consulting. Stein also assists various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with their tax planning and representation needs. In addition to his tax planning and consulting services, Stein provides IRS representation to help clients navigate complex tax issues. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Stein is well-equipped to address a wide range of financial concerns.
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Rongbo Lu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Rongbo Lu is a certified public accountant based in Ellicott City, Maryland. With over a decade of experience, she provides comprehensive services in basic accounting, business tax, and individual tax services. Her expertise lies in assisting entrepreneurs and startup businesses, as well as various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with their financial needs. She also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and bookkeeping, including financial statement compilation.
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Timothy M. Phelps
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Timothy M. Phelps is a certified public accountant based in Ellicott City, Maryland. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he specializes in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services. His expertise extends to representing clients in front of the IRS, as well as providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Phelps serves a wide range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Jae G. Shim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Jae G. Shim is a certified public accountant based in Ellicott City, Maryland, with over 10 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. The firm provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, ensuring clients maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Additionally, Shim specializes in individual tax services, including retirement account tax reporting, to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Mark A. Hagyard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Mark A. Hagyard specializes in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Hagyard offers financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and tax planning and consulting services. He provides personalized financial planning and accounting guidance to his clients, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Jonathan W. Cadwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Jonathan W. Cadwell provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over years of experience, Cadwell offers general accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting, small business accounting, and financial planning. Cadwell's expertise in sales tax compliance enables him to help clients navigate the complexities of this often-understood area of taxation, providing peace of mind and ensuring compliance.
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Wilikins M. Jr.
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Wilikins M. Jr. is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Wilikins provides a variety of services, including individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation.
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Ryan Ahearn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Ryan Ahearn is a certified public accountant based in Ellicott City, Maryland. With over 10 years of experience, he provides general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses and individual clients. A specialist in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Ryan prepares individual and business tax return filings in compliance with federal and state regulations. His expertise also includes providing financial planning services to individuals and families, helping clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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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.