CPA & Tax Accountant Serving Urbana MD | Mercer Flanagan

Built for Urbana's Fast-Growing Professional Community

Whether you're a new Urbana homeowner with your first complex return, a professional commuting to Rockville, Bethesda or DC with multi-jurisdiction income or a small business owner growing alongside the community we handle the returns that come with building a life in one of Frederick County's fastest-growing zip codes.

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Full-Service Tax & Accounting Solutions for Urbana

Urbana has grown fast, and so have the tax situations of the families and businesses here. We help new homeowners, commuting professionals, and growing small businesses get their returns right, so the financial side keeps pace with everything else you're building.

Individual Tax Prep

We handle your entire tax return from start to finish, finding every deduction while you relax knowing it's done right.

  • Personal CPA interview every year
  • CPA review for maximum accuracy
  • Year-round question support
  • Specialize in complex investment returns

Small Business Tax Returns

Take business taxes completely off your plate — we handle everything so you can focus on running your business.

  • Complete business tax management
  • Quarterly planning and estimates
  • Multi-entity expertise
  • Responsive year-round support

Estate & Trust Tax Services

Navigate complex estate and trust taxes with specialists who handle what other firms won't touch.

  • Estate and trust specialization
  • Complex situation expertise
  • Probate and inheritance guidance
  • What other firms avoid, we handle

QuickBooks Support & Training

Get your books organized and learn to use QuickBooks effectively with hands-on training from experienced CPAs.

  • QuickBooks setup and training
  • Troubleshooting support
  • Business owner focus
  • Ongoing consultation available

Financial Statement Compilations

Professional financial statements and bookkeeping services for businesses that need compliance documentation.

  • Compiled financial statements
  • Monthly bookkeeping available
  • Bank-ready documentation
  • Professional CPA preparation

Non-Profit Tax Returns

We prepare Form 990 filings and handle tax compliance for non-profit organizations of all sizes, keeping them in good standing without the headache.

  • Form 990 preparation
  • Non-profit compliance support
  • Tax-exempt status support
  • Professional CPA tax preparers

Individual or Business Tax Planning

We work with individuals and businesses throughout the year to create proactive tax strategies that reduce your tax liability and maximize deductions.

  • Tax projections for businesses and individuals
  • Multi-state tax planning
  • Change of entity or year-end planning
  • Year-end tax planning

Fractional CFO Services

Get strategic CFO-level guidance without the full-time salary — monthly financial oversight and planning from an experienced CPA.

  • Monthly financial reporting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Budget preparation and analysis
  • KPI tracking and board reporting

Questions Urbana Clients Ask Us

A few things we hear most often from clients in the Urbana area

We just bought our first home in Urbana. What does that change about our taxes?

Buying a home introduces mortgage interest, property tax payments, and potentially a higher standard deduction comparison than you've dealt with before, along with questions like points paid at closing and whether a home office deduction applies if you work remotely. We walk new Urbana homeowners through exactly what changed on their return and what to track going forward.

I commute to Rockville, Bethesda, or DC for work. Does that complicate my Maryland return?

If you live in Maryland and work in DC or earn income tied to a different jurisdiction, the filing requirements depend on where the income is actually sourced and any applicable reciprocity rules. Most Urbana commuters file as Maryland residents with income properly reported, but the details matter, especially with employer withholding that doesn't always match where you actually work.

My small business has grown a lot in the past year. When should I start thinking about a different structure?

As Urbana's business community has grown, we've seen a lot of owners outgrow their original sole proprietor or simple LLC setup without realizing it. Once net profit consistently exceeds about $80,000, an S-Corp election often starts making real sense. We run the actual numbers rather than guessing at a threshold.

Do you work with Urbana clients remotely, or do we need to come into your Frederick office?

Most Urbana clients work with us entirely remotely — secure document upload, video calls, and e-signatures cover nearly everything. We're glad to meet in person if you'd prefer, but the short drive from Urbana has never been a barrier for the clients we already serve there.

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