Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Tax & Accounting Services in Charleston, SC
Accel Tax & Business Services combines the dedicated client service expected from a small firm with the experience and capabilities typically found in larger ones. Established in 2004, our Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-based firm serves growing businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals with traditional, specialized, or unique tax, accounting, and business advisory needs. Our team of professionals brings decades of combined experience in finance, accounting, and law to deliver industry-specific solutions tailored to each client's challenges. We leverage innovative practice technologies to provide efficient services nationwide and abroad, ensuring accessibility through secure client portals and virtual communication channels. Our philosophy centers on delivering unmatched technical expertise at affordable costs while maintaining a commitment to personalized service.We specialize in tax preparation, planning, expatriate tax, IRS audit representation, business accounting, QuickBooks support, and business advisory consulting. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates tax, accounting, and legal insights to address complex client needs, from startup formations to mergers and acquisitions. Transparency in fee structures ensures clients receive value-driven services, with most offerings falling into fixed-fee ranges. Located at 235 Magrath Darby Blvd., Suite 150, Mt. Pleasant, SC, we remain dedicated to face-to-face interactions for local clients while serving a geographically diverse clientele. Our mission is to accelerate client profitability and well-being through professional, comprehensive, and innovative solutions.
Services
Tax Preparation
Accounting Services
Business Consulting
Expatriate Tax
QuickBooks Services
Mergers & Acquisitions Tax
Estate & Trust Tax
Property Tax
Tax Credits & Incentives
State & Local Tax
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience serving businesses across 50+ industries.
- Our team combines tax, accounting, and legal expertise for holistic solutions.
- We offer transparent fixed-fee pricing structures for predictable costs.
- Our nationwide reach supports clients through secure virtual communication tools.
- We specialize in complex areas like expatriate tax and merger/acquisition planning.
Services
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation services cover individual, business, and international tax returns with meticulous attention to compliance and optimization. We handle complex filings for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals while identifying deductions to minimize liabilities. Backed by continuous updates on federal and state tax law changes, we ensure accurate reporting across industries like healthcare, real estate, and technology.
Accounting Services
We provide full-cycle accounting solutions including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and QuickBooks support for businesses of all sizes. Our team ensures accurate record-keeping, monthly/quarterly reviews, and payroll tax compliance while offering strategic insights to improve financial decision-making for growing companies and established enterprises.
Business Consulting
Our business consulting focuses on entity selection, merger/acquisition strategy, intellectual property protection, and operational efficiency improvements. We deliver tailored guidance for startups and established businesses, combining tax expertise with industry-specific knowledge to enhance profitability and long-term sustainability through structured advisory frameworks.
Expatriate Tax
We specialize in U.S. tax compliance for expatriates living abroad, including FBAR reporting, tax credit optimization, and residency determination. Our services ensure adherence to complex international tax regulations while minimizing liabilities through strategic planning for Americans working overseas and foreign nationals relocating to the U.S.
QuickBooks Services
Our QuickBooks expertise includes software setup, customized training, and ongoing bookkeeping support to streamline financial operations. We help businesses implement cloud-based or desktop solutions, optimize accounting workflows, and maintain accurate records through personalized training sessions and technical troubleshooting for small to mid-sized enterprises.
People
Burt Hodges
Partner
Burt Hodges, a licensed IRS representative with 16+ years in Charleston's tax industry, specializes in small business accounting and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Accel in 2004 after serving as CFO of a public company.
Berkeley D'Alton
Accountant
Berkeley D'Alton brings Deloitte experience to individual and business tax planning. Licensed by the IRS, he joined Accel in 2023 after seven years serving Charleston-area clients with tax compliance and financial strategy.
Mark Neath
Emeritus Partner
Mark Neath, a former Squire Sanders tax attorney, specializes in expatriate taxes and business acquisitions. With Ohio Bar admission and Chicago Law School credentials, he co-founded Accel's tax practice in 2004.
Rhonda Baldrick
Senior Bookkeeper
Rhonda Baldrick, our QuickBooks expert with 20+ years of experience, provides bookkeeping and payroll tax solutions. She rejoined Accel in 2019 after managing accounting operations for private firms and CPA practices.
Denise Vaughan
Operations Manager
Denise Vaughan oversees tax document coordination and client relations. With small business ownership experience and prior CPA firm administrative roles, she manages 250+ client files while operating Charleston's Pepper Palace gourmet store.
Questions
What tax services do you offer for businesses?
We provide business tax planning, compliance, entity selection, IRS audit representation, and industry-specific advisory services for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
How do you support expatriate tax needs?
We handle U.S. tax returns, FBAR reporting, tax planning, and compliance for expatriates living abroad or relocating to the U.S.
Do you offer QuickBooks support for small businesses?
Yes, we provide QuickBooks setup, training, and ongoing bookkeeping support tailored to small business accounting needs.
What business consulting services are available?
Our consulting includes entity formation, intellectual property protection, merger/acquisition guidance, contract development, and operational strategy.
Can you assist with estate and trust tax planning?
We offer estate tax planning, trust administration, charitable giving strategies, and wealth preservation solutions integrated with legal professionals.
