At Mercer Flanagan, we believe in transparent, upfront pricing, no surprises. Individual tax returns start at $450. Business tax returns are priced based on several factors that can raise or lower the cost, including business complexity, bookkeeping status, revenue size, and number of state filings. We publish our pricing because we have nothing to hide — see full pricing.

We combine personal relationships with professional expertise. Every client gets a personal CPA interview annually and their tax return is reviewed by a CPA. We don't offshore our tax return preparation like the larger firms do and we provide year-round access for your tax questions.

No, we offer flexible service options. You can choose between digital convenience and traditional in-person service based on your comfort level.

We specialize in complex tax and accounting situations and seamless transitions. In addition to individual and business tax return preparation we can help with estate taxes, trust tax returns, non-profit organizations and complicated scenarios that other firms often avoid.

Yes, we provide year-round support. We're here to answer questions, help with tax planning, and provide guidance whenever you need it.

At Mercer Flanagan, every return is reviewed and signed by a licensed CPA, not a seasonal employee, not software, and not someone working overseas. We interview every client personally, we know your situation year after year, and we're available year-round when questions come up. Tax software and chains work fine for simple returns. We're built for people and businesses whose situations are more complex

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Yes. We serve clients throughout central Maryland including Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Damascus, Mount Airy, Thurmont, and beyond. Most of our work is done remotely, so location is rarely a barrier. We have many clients in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and many other states.

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Absolutely and we'd encourage it. When one firm handles both, we can coordinate your personal and business returns to make sure nothing falls through the cracks, entity structure is optimized, and you're not getting conflicting advice from two different preparers.

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Yes. We work with clients who have unfiled returns, back taxes, or IRS correspondence that needs a response. If you've received a notice or aren't sure where you stand, the first step is a free consultation so we can review the situation and tell you honestly what needs to happen next.

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Yes. We're currently accepting new clients for both individual and business tax services. The best first step is an initial consultation where we'll learn about your situation, tell you honestly whether we're the right fit, and give you a clear sense of what it would cost.  

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