Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Westminster, MD
Thackston & Associates CPA has served the Westminster, Finksburg, Taneytown, Frederick, and surrounding Maryland areas for over 30 years. Founded in 1986 by Michael E. Thackston and Rosemarie H. Thackston, our firm has grown to include five dedicated professionals committed to providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial services. Our team of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) brings decades of combined experience in public practice, including prior roles at Ernst & Young and regional firms. We specialize in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and financial planning for individuals and businesses.Our commitment to continuing education ensures we stay current with evolving tax laws and accounting standards. As a family-run business, we prioritize personalized service, affordability, and building long-term relationships with our clients. Our virtual bookkeeping capabilities allow us to serve businesses beyond our local region while maintaining the same level of detail and accuracy. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practices, and delivering tailored solutions that meet each client's unique needs.
Services
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Financial Statements
Sales Tax Filings
Consulting
Virtual Bookkeeping
Sales Tax Audit Representation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team includes Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with industry expertise.
- We provide personalized service tailored to individual and business needs.
- We offer virtual bookkeeping for clients outside our local region.
- We stay current with evolving tax laws through continuing education.
Services
Tax Preparation
Our firm offers professional preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses. We specialize in handling complex tax situations, including corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Our CPAs ensure accurate filings while identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.
Bookkeeping
We provide full-charge bookkeeping services including ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Our certified bookkeepers help businesses maintain accurate financial records, track cash flow, and prepare for tax season with organized documentation.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll services include tax reporting, direct deposit processing, and retirement contribution management. We ensure compliance with IRS regulations while handling all aspects of payroll administration for businesses of all sizes.
Tax Planning
We help clients minimize current and future tax liabilities through strategic planning. Our services include monitoring tax law changes, implementing compliance systems, and providing year-round tax advisory to prevent penalties from late filings.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
As certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, we assist businesses with software setup, ongoing management, and training. We optimize QuickBooks for bookkeeping efficiency, payroll processing, and tax preparation to streamline financial operations.
People
Timothy G. Thackston
CPA, CVA
Timothy G. Thackston has been in public practice since 2013. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Towson University and joined Thackston & Associates CPA after working at Mister, Burton and French, LLC. He became firm owner in 2022.
Michael E. Thackston
CPA, MPA
Michael E. Thackston has practiced accounting since 1981. He earned his Master of Public Accountancy from Loyola College and worked at Ernst & Young before co-founding Thackston & Associates CPA in 1986. He served as managing partner until 2022.
Rosemarie H. Thackston
CPA
Rosemarie H. Thackston has been in public practice since 1980. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Towson State University and co-founded Thackston & Associates CPA in 1986. She worked previously at McGrow Pridgeon, PA.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, financial planning, and sales tax filings for individuals and businesses.
Why choose Thackston & Associates?
Our 30+ years of experience, certified CPAs, personalized service, and commitment to continuing education set us apart.
Do you offer virtual bookkeeping services?
Yes, we provide virtual bookkeeping for businesses located outside our local service areas.
Can you help with tax extensions?
We assist with filing IRS Form 4868 for individual tax extensions and business tax compliance monitoring.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle payroll preparation, tax reporting, direct deposit, and retirement contribution management for businesses.
