Frederick Maryland CPA | Mercer Flanagan Tax & Business Services

Start-to-Finish

Tax service That Saves You Money

We provide comprehensive start-to-finish tax preparation for small businesses and individuals, ensuring you get every deduction while delivering quick, accurate service at reasonable rates. Our CPA firm in Frederick, MD will take it completely off your plate so you never have to think about it.

Individual & Business Tax Preparation
Estate, Trust & Non-Profit Experts
Year-Round Support & Consultation

Tax Preparers Who Don't Know Your Story Miss Valuable Deductions

We take time to understand your complete financial picture to maximize savings.

When preparers don't know your situation, they miss opportunities. We invest in understanding your family, business, and goals to find deductions others overlook.

Complete Tax & Accounting Services

Individual Tax Preparation

Complete tax returns with personal CPA interviews, year-round support, and expertise in complex tax situations.

Small Business Tax Returns

Full business tax management including quarterly and year-end planning, multi-entity expertise, and responsive year-round support to keep you focused on business.

Non-Profit, Estate & Trust Tax Services

We are specialized on estates and trusts tax preparation including inheritance and estate taxes for federal and states. We work with many non-profit organizations and we handle complex situations that other firms avoid or won't touch.

QuickBooks Support & Training

QuickBooks setup, training, and troubleshooting with business-focused guidance and ongoing consultation from experienced CPAs.

Financial Statement Preparation

Professional compiled financial statements and monthly accounting services that provide bank-ready compliance documentation.

Why Smart Clients Choose
Mercer Flanagan

While other firms treat you like a number, we build relationships that save you money and stress.

Most CPAs rush through returns without knowing your situation. We combine personal attention with expert knowledge to deliver results others can't match.

Personal Relationships Matter

Others shuffle you between staff who don't know your history. We know your name, family, and financial situation personally, leading to better tax outcomes every year.

Accurate CPA Review

While others rely on junior or even overseas staff, only experienced CPAs review every tax return, catching errors and finding deductions others miss for maximum accuracy.

Non-Profit, Estate & Trust Specialists

Most firms avoid complex estate and trust work. We specialize in what others won't touch, handling Non-profit organizations, probate, inheritance, and complex tax situations with expertise.

Year-Round Support Access

Other firms disappear after tax season. We're available year-round for questions—from complex planning to simple tax questions, giving you peace of mind always.

Stability You Can Count On

Established in 1971, we are proud of our experienced, stable team ready to build long-term relationships you can rely on for decades.

Service Your Way

Others force digital portals on everyone. We offer the choice between modern digital tools and traditional in-person service, working however you're comfortable.

Work With CPAs Who Know Your Name and Your Story

Personal attention from experienced CPAs

Stop losing sleep over tax deadlines and deductions. When you work with us, you gain trusted advisors who know you personally, handle everything expertly, and actively work to save you money—creating the financial confidence and peace of mind that transforms how you feel about your entire financial future.

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The Mercer Flanagan advantage

How Our Approach Delivers Results Others Can't Match

Experience the specific advantages that come from choosing CPAs who combine expertise with genuine personal relationships.

While other firms focus on volume and efficiency, we've built our practice around delivering superior outcomes through personal attention. Our unique approach creates tangible benefits you simply won't find with cookie-cutter tax services or impersonal big firms.

Save More Money

Our very experienced CPAs will have  personal knowledge of your situation. We will find deductions others miss, putting more money back in your pocket annually.

Get Peace of Mind

Never wonder if your taxes are done right. Our thorough process and year-round availability eliminate anxiety and give you confidence in every decision.

Experience Reliable Service

Build lasting relationships with CPAs who won't retire on you, ensuring stable, reliable service that improves with time as we learn your situation.

Benefit From Specialized Expertise

Get specialized expertise whether for your individual tax return, your business or  estates, trusts, non-profit tax tax scenarios that other firms avoid or handle poorly, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Receive Personal Attention

Experience the difference when CPAs know your family, your business and goals personally, leading to customized strategies and superior tax outcomes.

Service Delivered Your Way

Choose between modern digital convenience and traditional in-person service, getting expert tax preparation delivered exactly how you prefer to work.

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When Your CPA Doesn't Know You, You Lose More Than Money

Beyond missed deductions, impersonal tax service creates chronic worry, leaves you vulnerable to costly mistakes, and eliminates the peace of mind that comes from trusted professional relationships. We will meet your for in-person interview or a zoom call, if you prefer. Rather just upload your documents on our portal, we can help you whatever your preference is.

How Choosing the Wrong Provider Costs You More Than You Think

Don't settle for preparers who prioritize volume over personal relationships.

While other firms focus on speed and low prices, they create hidden costs that devastate your financial security and peace of mind. Their impersonal approach creates tangible risks you simply won't face with relationship-based tax services.

Missed Deductions Cost You

Preparers who rush through returns without understanding your situation leave thousands of dollars on the table annually through oversight.

Constant Second Guessing

Face constant uncertainty about accuracy and compliance when you lack ongoing professional support and thorough preparation processes

Uncertain Service

Experience the chaos of finding new preparers repeatedly when yours retire, move, or close their practice without adequate transition planning.

Misunderstood Complexities

Face estates, trusts, and complicated tax scenarios without specialized expertise, potentially making costly mistakes or missing opportunities.

Irrelevant Recommendations

Get standardized recommendations that don't fit your specific circumstances, missing personalized strategies that could significantly improve your outcomes.

Inflexible Service

Accept inflexible approaches that don't match your communication style or service preferences, creating unnecessary friction and dissatisfaction.

Getting Started With Personal Tax Service is Straightforward

We've perfected a simple process that makes transitioning to personal tax service completely painless. Our systematic approach has successfully helped hundreds of clients make the switch, and we'll ensure your experience is smooth from the very first conversation.

Step 1

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

Contact us to discuss your tax situation and specific needs. During this meeting, we'll learn about your tax history, current challenges, and goals while explaining how our personal approach will improve your tax experience. We can provide in person meeting or jump a Zoom call, whatever you prefer!

Step 2

Experience Our Personal Approach

See how we handle taxes differently with genuine personal attention. We'll explain our process including personal CPA interviews and year-round support, answering any questions about how we'll serve you.

Step 3

Enjoy Expert Tax Preparation

Let us handle your taxes with the personal attention you deserve. We'll prepare your return using our proven experienced CPA review process, getting to know your situation personally and ensuring everything is accurate and optimized. We do not offshore tax preparation overseas like our larger competitors!

Common Questions About Our Tax Service

Get clear answers to the questions most clients ask before making the switch to relationship-based tax preparation.

How much does your tax preparation service cost?

Our individual tax returns price start at $450 while our business returns are priced based on several elements that can raise or lower the cost including business complexity, bookkeping status, revenue size and state filings.

What makes your service different from other CPA firms?

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.

Do I have to use a digital client portal?

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

What if my previous CPA retired or my situation is complex?

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-profits organizations and complicated scenarios that other firms often avoid.

Are you available outside of tax season?

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

Local Frederick CPA Firm Serving Central Maryland Communities

Headquartered in Frederick, we provide comprehensive tax services throughout the region including Urbana, Mount Airy, Middletown, and all surrounding central Maryland communities.

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CPA Near FredErick Maryland | MErcer Flanagan Tax & Business Services

Don't Let Another Tax Season Pass Without the Service You Deserve

Schedule your consultation and discover what it's like to have CPAs who actually care about your success.

Stop accepting rushed preparation and impersonal service. You deserve tax professionals who take time to understand your situation and actively work to save you money while building lasting relationships.