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Business Tax Preparation
in Washington DC

Between DC's Franchise Tax, the Unincorporated Business Tax, and federal obligations, DC business owners face a more complex tax picture than almost anywhere in the country. Capital Accounting Group makes sure you're structured right and not leaving money on the table.

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✓Business and personal tax returns filed for Washington DC small businesses
✓S-Corp, LLC, sole prop, partnership — all entity types
✓Year-round Washington DC tax planning — not just April filing
✓IRS notice response included — we handle the letters
Washington DC Tax Tracker
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Business return (1120-S)Mar 17st-ok
Personal 1040Apr 15st-ok
Q2 Estimated paymentJun 15st-due
Year-end tax planningDecst-ok
📍 Washington DC — local note DC businesses face Franchise Tax, Unincorporated Business Tax, and DC-specific deadlines separate from federal. We handle every form, every year.
Your Washington DC tax prep plan

Everything included — no hidden
add-ons or surprise fees

Every business tax accountant Washington DC client in Washington DC gets the complete service. Plus a free business CRM that replaces tools costing $260–$880/month.

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All entity types
S-Corp (1120-S), LLC, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, and personal 1040. Every return filed correctly and on time.
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Year-round planning
Tax planning that starts in January — not March. We flag deductions and make strategic moves while there's still time.
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State & local expertise
Federal plus every state and local filing your business needs. No missed deadlines, no overlooked forms.
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Maximize deductions
We review every deduction category relevant to your industry and entity type — nothing left on the table.
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IRS correspondence
If the IRS or state sends a notice, we handle it. You don't have to figure out what to do alone.
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Estimated payments
We calculate your quarterly estimated tax payments and remind you before each deadline — no underpayment penalties.
Sound familiar?

Why DC business owners
stop filing their own taxes

→Dreading Tax Season
→Got An Irs Notice
→Years Behind On Filing
→Paying Too Much In Taxes
→Switching From Turbotax
→Need A Real Tax Accountant
→Missed Quarterly Estimates
→Surprised By A Big Tax Bill
→Don'T Know What You Can Deduct
→First Year In Business Taxes

If any of these hit home, we should talk. Free 15-minute consultation, no pressure.

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Washington DC industries we serve

We work with the businesses
that power Washington DC

From government contractors to restaurants, our tax prep clients span every corner of the Washington DC economy. We understand the unique financial pressures of your industry.

✓ Government Contractors
✓ Restaurants
✓ Photographers
✓ Nonprofit Organizations
✓ Consultants
✓ Tech Startups
✓ Law Firms
✓ Retail Shops
✓ Real Estate Companies
✓ Healthcare Practices
Areas served in Washington DC

Serving businesses in Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Columbia Heights, Shaw, Logan Circle and surrounding areas including Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Brookland. Zip codes served: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012.

Local expertise

Why Washington DC businesses choose
Capital Accounting Group

We're not a national chain. We understand Washington DC's local tax rules, industry mix, and what government contractors owners actually need from a business tax accountant Washington DC.

What we know about Washington DC tax prep
  • →Washington DC has over 80,000 registered businesses
  • →DC's Franchise Tax applies to all corporations and LLCs
  • →DC Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) catches many sole proprietors off guard
  • →DC requires separate DCRA business license renewals annually
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Weekly — not monthly
Most Washington DC bookkeeping services reconcile once a month. We do it every week — your numbers are never more than 7 days stale.
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Risk-free guarantee
We get your books in order within 30 days — or your first month is free. We stand behind the work.
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Free CRM for every client
Every Washington DC tax prep client gets our full business CRM — pipeline, AI agents, automations, invoicing — at zero extra cost.
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Fast onboarding
Most Washington DC tax prep clients are up and running within 1–2 weeks. No long contracts, no setup headaches.
How it works

From first call to clean books —
in less than two weeks.

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Free consultation
15 min — we learn your Washington DC business, current setup, and what tax prep you need most.
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Secure access
You grant read-only account access. No sensitive data ever emailed back and forth.
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We get to work
Your first tax prep cycle starts within 1–2 weeks. Clean, fast, no drama.
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Ongoing support
Reports, proactive updates, and real humans who flag problems before they become penalties.
Client testimonials

Trusted by DC-area
small businesses

★★★★★
"I've been able to focus on my business knowing my books are in order and tax-ready when I need them. I never have to think about it."
T.F. Photography
Photography Studio · Washington, DC
★★★★★
"We've been able to grow our ecommerce business and make decisions with confidence. Tax time has been stress-free every single year."
Beltway Commerce
E-commerce · Washington, DC
Questions from Washington DC business owners

Tax Prep FAQ —
Washington DC

When should I start working with you for taxes?+
Ideally before the tax year ends so we can make planning moves while there's still time. But we'll take you any time — including during tax season if you need immediate help.
Do you handle both business and personal returns?+
Yes. We prepare both business entity returns and personal 1040s. Having both done together means we can coordinate strategies across your full tax picture.
What if I have back taxes or missed filings?+
We help clients get caught up on missed years, respond to IRS notices, and get back into good standing. No judgment — it's more common than you'd think.
Is tax prep included with bookkeeping?+
Tax preparation is a separate service from bookkeeping, but we offer bundled pricing when you combine both. Clean books make tax prep significantly faster and more accurate.
Do you handle DC-specific tax filings for Washington DC businesses?+
Yes — Washington DC has over 80,000 registered businesses. DC's Franchise Tax applies to all corporations and LLCs. We prepare and file all required federal, DC state, and local returns for Washington DC businesses, including . We serve businesses in Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Columbia Heights, Shaw, Logan Circle and surrounding areas.
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