CPA, tax & accounting services in District of Columbia
Nelson & Associates helps individuals and businesses across District of Columbia with tax preparation and planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory services, with CPAs who know District of Columbia rules.
What to know about taxes in District of Columbia
DC has a graduated income tax, an unincorporated business franchise tax, and an estate tax with a far lower exemption than the federal one.
District of Columbia residents file a state return alongside the federal one, and people who move in or out during the year, or earn income across state lines, often need part-year or nonresident returns. We prepare federal and District of Columbia returns together so nothing is taxed twice.
What we handle for District of Columbia clients
- Federal individual and business returns, together with District of Columbia state returns
- Part-year and nonresident District of Columbia returns for people who move or commute
- District of Columbia sales and use tax registration, filing and audits
- Estate tax planning and filings for District of Columbia families
- IRS audits, back taxes, liens, levies and payment plans
- Bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks for local businesses
- Correspondence with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue
District of Columbia at a glance
- State tax agency
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue
- Income tax on wages
- Graduated rates
- Statewide sales tax
- Yes
- Local income taxes
- Not common
- Estate / inheritance
- Estate tax
- Cities with pages
- 1
- Meetings
- Phone and video
Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your CPA for the figures that apply to you.
Major cities we serve in District of Columbia
District of Columbia on the map
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Popular services for District of Columbia clients
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal Form 1040 and any required state returns for employees, families, retirees and investors, prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed line by line.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningBusiness Tax Preparation
Corporate, S corporation and partnership returns, plus Florida corporate income tax, prepared from clean books and filed on time.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningTax Planning
Proactive, year-round strategies that legally reduce what you owe before the year ends, for individuals, owners and families.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionIRS Audit Representation
CPA representation before the IRS and state agencies for correspondence, office and field audits, through appeals.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionBack Taxes Owed
Practical solutions for unpaid federal tax balances, from penalty relief to payment plans and settlements.
Learn more Business Accounting & AdvisorySmall Business Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial statements that keep your business accurate, tax-ready and easy to manage.
Learn moreAll 37 services available in District of Columbia
Tax Preparation & Planning
IRS Tax Problems & Resolution
Business Accounting & Advisory
Audit, Forensic & Litigation
Individuals & Families
District of Columbia FAQs
Do you have an office in District of Columbia?
Our office is in Doral, Florida. We serve District of Columbia clients remotely through secure document uploads, phone and video meetings and e-signatures, so you get a dedicated CPA without the travel.
Can you prepare my District of Columbia state return?
Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident District of Columbia returns alongside your federal return.
Can you help with the IRS if I live in District of Columbia?
Yes. IRS representation is federal, so with your signed Form 2848 our CPAs can represent you in audits, collections and appeals wherever you live.
Which District of Columbia cities do you serve?
We serve clients throughout District of Columbia, including Washington.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. All initial consultations are free of charge.
Need a CPA in District of Columbia?
Your initial consultation is free. Call us, email us or visit our Doral office, and we’ll tell you exactly what you need and what it will cost.