Welcome to our website! If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise, you have come to the right place! We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and we're friendly. Please call us for a free initial consultation.

Michael E. Thackston, CPA, MPA has been in public practice since 1981. He obtained his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1979, and later obtained his Master of Public Accountancy from Loyola College, Baltimore in 1981, and joined the international accounting firm of Ernst & Young, in Baltimore. Rosemarie H. Thackston, CPA has been in public practice since 1980. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Towson State University in Baltimore in 1980, and her Associates degree from Villa Julie College in Baltimore in 1978, and joined the regional accounting firm of McGrow Pridgeon, PA, in Towson. Michael E. Thackston, CPA, MPA and Rosemarie H. Thackston, CPA commenced operations as Thackston & Associates in September 1986 in Westminster, Maryland. Over the years, the firm has grown steadily, and now has five dedicated employees to service our clientele. Today, with active practices in small business accounting and bookkeeping, income tax preparation and planning, consultation and training for industry leading small business accounting software, and personal and business consultation services, Thackston & Associates has evolved into a full-fledged accounting, tax, and consulting firm serving the Carroll, Frederick, Howard and Baltimore Counties.

We can deliver the services you need in a professional, fast, and cost-efficient manner.

Tax Services: Our firm offers a full range of tax planning and tax compliance services. We will work with you year-around if necessary in order to minimize your total tax burden. Our firm also prepares all federal, state, and local tax returns for businesses and individuals.

Bookkeeping/Write-up Services: Our firm provides full-charge bookkeeping services, including general ledger and subsidiary ledger maintenance, bank statement reconciliation, and receivables and payables tracking and analysis.

Consulting Services: Our firm offers a wide range of consulting services to help you improve business operations, boost efficiency, and increase the bottom line.

Tax Planning Services: Our firm continuously monitors federal, state and local tax law changes to allow its clients to minimize current and future tax liabilities. If necessary, we can implement tailor-made due-date tax compliance monitoring systems to prevent costly interest and penalty assessments attributable to late filing. Of course, we offer full tax preparation and filing services, as well as e-filing of all returns.

Tax Preparation Services: Our firm offers professional preparation of all federal, state, and local tax returns at competitive, affordable rates.

Payroll Check Writing Services: Our firm offers complete payroll preparation and payroll tax reporting services. We prepare all federal and state employment returns electronically. Additionally, we offer direct deposit for your employees, certified payroll for government jobs, and maintain and report employee retirement contributions to your trustees.

Sales Tax Services: Our firm prepares all sales tax filings and offers full sales tax audit representation.

Financial Statement Preparation Services: Our firm prepares professional, financial statements as well as tailor-made financial analysis that can help business owners and managers eliminate inefficiency and realize a businesses full profit potential.

Accounting Services: Our firm offers a complete range of accounting services and payroll management. We prepare financial statements for use by banks, investors, and other third parties. Our firm will also prepare custom financial reports for internal and managerial use.

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