CPA Firm in Arlington, VA
CPA services, outsourced CFO support, bookkeeping and business tax help for Arlington businesses.
Are You Looking for a CPA Firm in Arlington?
Here’s what we do. Sangha CPA works with small and mid-size businesses across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, handling the accounting, tax and financial planning work that pulls owners away from running the business. We serve Arlington clients from our office in Fairfax, and we also work with businesses across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.
Arlington’s business community is dense and varied, from the Rosslyn and Courthouse offices to Clarendon and Ballston, and from Crystal City to Pentagon City. Whether you need a CPA to handle your business taxes, a bookkeeper to keep your books clean, or an outsourced CFO to guide bigger financial decisions, you can start with one service and add others as your business grows. See all of our accounting services.
Our Services for Arlington Businesses
CPA & Accounting Services
- Financial reporting
- Accounting system setup and review
- Compliance and year-end support
- Data analysis for business decisions
Outsourced CFO Services
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow analysis and planning
- Support for financing and growth decisions
- Management reporting
Bookkeeping
- Ongoing transaction recording and account reconciliation
- Monthly financial reports
- Books organized and ready for tax filing
Business Tax Services
- Tax strategy and planning
- Year-end tax projections
- Business tax return preparation
- Help with state and local business filings
Arlington Business Tax Deadlines to Know
Arlington is a county, so businesses anywhere in Arlington file their local business taxes with Arlington County. The main deadlines are:
- Business license tax (BPOL): filing and payment are due by March 1 each year, and the county uses an online portal for filing.
- Business tangible personal property (furniture, computers, equipment and similar assets, including leased equipment): the return is due May 1, and the county does not grant extensions past that date. Late filing carries a 10% penalty. The tax bill, if any, is due September 5.
Arlington’s business license tax is based on gross receipts, not profit, and the rate depends on your business classification. That means it can apply even in a year when your business has little profit, which is one reason planning ahead matters.
We help clients work out which filings apply, prepare them, and keep track of the dates each year, since local deadlines and rules can change.
Businesses We Help in the Arlington Area
Arlington’s economy is shaped by its proximity to Washington, DC, the Pentagon and a growing technology sector. We help companies of all types, including:
- Government contractors and defense-related firms
- Technology and cybersecurity companies
- Consulting and professional services firms
- Associations and nonprofits
- Restaurants, retail and hospitality businesses
- Healthcare practices
- Real estate and construction businesses
Every industry has different accounting needs, so we start by learning how your business makes money and where it needs support.
Arlington CPA Questions
When are Arlington County business license and property filings due?
The business license tax is due March 1. The business tangible personal property return is due May 1, and any resulting tax is due September 5.
How is the Arlington business license tax calculated?
It is based on your business’s gross receipts, and the rate depends on the classification of your business. Because it is based on revenue rather than profit, it can apply even when a business has a slow year.
Do home-based businesses in Arlington need a business license?
Yes. The county’s business license tax applies to businesses operating in Arlington, including home-based businesses.
Do you work with Arlington businesses even though your office is in Fairfax?
Yes. We serve businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Arlington, from our office in Fairfax. Call us and we will talk through how we would work together.
What is the difference between a bookkeeper, a CPA and an outsourced CFO?
A bookkeeper records transactions and keeps accounts reconciled day to day. A CPA prepares tax returns, reviews the numbers and advises on compliance and tax strategy. An outsourced CFO looks forward, using budgets, forecasts and cash flow analysis to guide decisions such as hiring, financing and growth.
How do I get started?
Call us or send a message. We start with a conversation about your business and what you need, then recommend the right mix of services.
Contact Sangha CPA
Sangha CPA, P.C
11325 Random Hills Rd, Suite 360
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 865-4565
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Interested?
Get in touch to talk through what your Arlington business needs.