Tax Preparation & Planning · Smithsburg, MD

Tax Preparation and Planning in Smithsburg, Maryland

Washington County borders both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and plenty of Smithsburg households earn income across one of those lines. Scott Burke prepares business and personal returns together, handles multi-state filing and checks in quarterly so there are fewer surprises at filing time.

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Smithsburg at a Glance

County: Washington County, MD
From Hagerstown: About 10 miles east of Hagerstown
Sales tax: 6% (Maryland)
Local economy: Apple orchards, dairy farms and small businesses

Scott Burke, owner of Burke's Bookkeeping in Hagerstown, MD

Scott Burke does the work on every Burke’s Bookkeeping account himself, including yours in Smithsburg.

Why It Matters in Smithsburg

Smithsburg tax returns, start to finish

Smithsburg sits in Washington County, which borders Pennsylvania to the north and West Virginia across the Potomac. For 2026, the Maryland Comptroller lists the county’s local income tax at 2.95%, added to the state tax on a Maryland return. Maryland Route 77 runs toward Thurmont and Route 64 runs to Hagerstown, so residents commute to jobs in several directions, including across state lines.

Maryland’s written reciprocal agreements with Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and DC generally keep wages taxed in the state where you live. Farm income, rentals and business profits follow different rules. Scott reviews every source of income before he files and explains each return to you first.

Multi-state returns

Income and employees across the MD, WV and PA lines.

Explained before filing

Scott walks through your return with you before it goes in.

What You Get

What Smithsburg clients get at tax time

Entity returns

S-corps, partnerships, LLCs and sole proprietors.

Household return

Your personal return prepared with the business return.

Checklist

A clear list of the documents Scott needs.

Notices and back years

Help answering notices and filing missing returns.

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How It Works

Working With Scott From Smithsburg

Remote or In Person

Work with Scott remotely from Smithsburg, or meet in Hagerstown by appointment.

A Flat Price

After a free consultation you get a clear scope and a flat price, with no hourly surprises.

Someone Who Picks Up

The person who does your books and taxes answers your questions. Scott has run businesses of his own.

Around Hagerstown

Tax Preparation & Planning in Nearby Towns

Hagerstown Williamsport Boonsboro Hancock Frederick Greencastle Waynesboro Chambersburg Martinsburg Shepherdstown

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Smithsburg business owners ask about tax preparation.

Do I have to meet in Hagerstown?

No. Remote clients are welcome, and Scott also meets clients in Hagerstown by appointment. Smithsburg clients can come in by appointment or send documents from home.

What does tax preparation cost?

It depends on what you need. After a free consultation, Scott gives you a clear scope and a flat price, with no hourly surprises.

I live in Smithsburg and work in Pennsylvania. Will Pennsylvania tax my wages?

Generally no. Maryland and Pennsylvania have a reciprocal agreement for wages, so a Maryland resident's pay is usually taxed by Maryland. Your employer needs the right exemption form, and Scott checks the rest of your income.

Do I pay Washington County income tax as well as state tax?

Yes. Maryland residents pay a county income tax on the state return. For 2026, the Maryland Comptroller lists Washington County's rate at 2.95%.

When should I start planning for next year?

Right after you file. Scott plans the coming year with you and checks in each quarter, which leaves time to adjust before December.