Operating or living in the DC metro area means constantly crossing borders between Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Each jurisdiction has its own rules, rates, and filing requirements. Akumen Accounting Group helps individuals, small businesses, GovCon firms, law practices, dentists, and non-profit organizations navigate this complex state & local taxes landscape with confidence. State and local tax services include sales and use tax, personal and business income tax, payroll and withholding, and multi-state nexus analysis so your filings are accurate and aligned with your overall tax planning service strategy.
Get help with state and local taxes
We provide end-to-end state and local tax (SALT) services to help your business stay compliant across Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland, and beyond. Our solutions include:
We prepare and file individual and business state income tax returns for Virginia, DC, Maryland, and other states where you have filing obligations. Our services cover resident, nonresident, and part-year filings for taxpayers who move or work across state lines. We coordinate state and federal returns to avoid double taxation, maximize credits, and ensure compliance.
We help businesses register for sales tax and determine what products and services are taxable in their jurisdictions. Our team prepares and files sales and use tax returns for retail, professional services, online sellers, and multi-location businesses. We also conduct nexus evaluations to determine when activities—such as remote employees, warehouses, or significant sales—create filing obligations.
We assist with setting up and reviewing state payroll withholding accounts in platforms like QuickBooks Online, Gusto, and others. Our team reconciles withholding reports with W-2s, 1099s, and company books to reduce audit risk and can help respond to state payroll or employment tax notices.
We provide support with business license, gross receipts, and other local assessments common in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. Our services include personal and business tangible property filings, reconciled to your fixed asset records, as well as guidance on Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) taxes. We ensure BPOL calculations are accurate, revenue sourcing is correct, and filings are coordinated with other local obligations.
Our team reviews and responds to tax notices, inquiries, and audits. We reconcile discrepancies between state records and your bookkeeping data and develop strategies to resolve back taxes, penalties, and interest while preventing future issues.
We provide guidance for employees and business owners living in one state while working in another, as well as online and service businesses with customers across multiple states. Our advice covers potential sales tax and income tax nexus to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities.
Tax preparation is most effective when paired with accurate financial data. To ensure you get the best results, we often coordinate with our other core services:
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Often, yes. Many DMV residents live in Virginia or Maryland and work in DC, which can trigger filing requirements in more than one state. Proper coordination ensures income is taxed once and you receive appropriate credits for taxes paid to other jurisdictions.
You may create nexus by having employees, contractors, inventory, or a certain volume of sales in another state, even without a physical office. A state & local tax review helps identify where you should be registered and collecting sales tax.
Yes, Akumen Accounting Group assists with resolving back filings, notices, and payment plans for state income tax, sales tax, and payroll taxes. The firm analyzes the notice, reconciles it to your records, and works with the agency to resolve issues as efficiently as possible.
Different entity types (LLC, S corporation, C corporation) can produce very different state and local tax results, especially when owners live in different states. Integrating SALT analysis with CPA services and business tax planning helps you choose and maintain the right structure.
Yes, Many GovCon accounting service clients, law firms, and medical practices in Northern Virginia and DC face unique state and local tax issues, including multi-jurisdiction payroll and local business license taxes. Akumen Accounting Group aligns SALT compliance with industry-specific requirements and growth plans.
BPOL taxes are local gross receipts taxes imposed by many Virginia cities and counties, and rates can vary significantly by jurisdiction and business activity. Because they are based on gross revenue rather than profit, accurate tracking, proper classification, and sourcing of receipts are essential to avoid overpaying and to stay compliant with local rules.
The DC metro area has overlapping rules and reciprocal agreements that can confuse even experienced business owners and high-earning individuals. Akumen Accounting Group focuses on Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, bringing local insight that national providers often lack.
State & local taxes are not handled in isolation. The firm integrates SALT work with bookkeeping & accounting services, QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor support, and tax preparation & planning so your filings, books, and strategy all align.
As your footprint expands—remote teams, online sales, multi-state contracts—your SALT exposure grows as well. Akumen Accounting Group helps you anticipate and manage this growth so state and local taxes support your strategy instead of becoming an unpleasant surprise.
If you are unsure where you should be filing, collecting, or paying state and local taxes, now is the time to get ahead of it.