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Trusted Herndon-area tax preparation & planning tailored to you

Stress-free, timely tax services for individuals and businesses. From filing to forward-looking strategy, we help you keep more of what you earn.

Taxes are complicated, don’t navigate them alone.

At Padgett Herndon, we believe your accountant should be a true partner in your success, with clear communication and proactive guidance throughout the year. We provide tax preparation and tax planning support for individuals and small businesses in Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, Sterling, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities, backed by the resources of a national network. Whether you need help with filing, ongoing planning, or tax questions that connect to your accounting, payroll, or advisory services, we’re here to help make tax season feel more manageable.

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Why work with Padgett Herndon?

Personalized service tailored to you
Our local tax professionals take time to understand your situation, your goals, and the details that matter when building the right tax approach.

Clear communication at every step
We keep you informed throughout the process so you can feel more confident about deadlines, decisions, and next steps.

Proactive tax strategies
We help identify opportunities to optimize deductions, plan ahead, and reduce avoidable tax liabilities wherever possible.

IRS and state compliance support
We help you stay compliant with IRS and state requirements, including support with notices, correspondence, and audit-related issues when needed.

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Tax services in Herndon, VA

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Tax preparation & filing

Minimize stress while we help maximize available credits and deductions. We prepare accurate federal, state, and multi-state tax returns for individuals and businesses, including LLCs, S Corps, C Corps, and partnerships.

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Tax planning & strategy

Proactive tax planning can help individuals, freelancers, and businesses in Herndon keep more of what they earn. We help you plan ahead, reduce surprises, and make smarter tax-related decisions throughout the year.

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IRS & state tax compliance

Receiving a notice from the IRS or a state agency can be stressful. We help with tax compliance, IRS correspondence, audit support, and tax resolution matters so you do not have to handle everything alone.

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Business tax solutions

From entity selection and structuring to payroll and sales tax support, we help businesses stay compliant while looking for practical ways to reduce tax burden.

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Tax-ready financial & bookkeeping support

Clean financials can make tax time much easier. Our team helps set up and maintain tax-ready books in Xero™, with year-round support that connects naturally to your accounting services.

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Specialized tax services

Medical practitioners, multi-state businesses, real estate investors, self-employed professionals, and more have unique tax needs. We can provide tailored support.

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Tax FAQs

Padgett offers tax preparation services for small businesses and individuals, as well as services for all types of business taxes, including payroll tax, sales and use tax preparation, income tax return preparation, and more.

Yes! Padgett can help you plan for the future, so you make the most of your tax situation and can assist with a variety of IRS issues. Ask your local Padgett team about additional bookkeeping and accounting services that can make your life easier all year long.

Tax preparation is about filing your return accurately. Tax planning is proactive, helping you reduce taxes year-round through deductions, credits, and smart financial decisions. Padgett offers both to keep more money in your pocket.

You’ll need income records (W-2s, 1099s), expense receipts (business, medical, charitable), and financial statements if you're a business owner. Need help? Padgett provides a detailed checklist so you’re prepared.

Common deductions include home office expenses, vehicle mileage, equipment, marketing costs, and employee wages. Padgett helps you identify all eligible deductions to maximize your savings. For a more comprehensive list, check out What's Deductible?

While there are different due dates that mark “tax season” for different businesses, proactive tax planning takes year-round strategy. Reach out as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on tax savings that may require pre-planning and financial decisions throughout the year.

Just looking for preparation? The sooner, the better, as our preparers get very busy when tax deadlines are nearing. We can assist with extensions for last-minute filings, but the tax payments themselves are still due, even if you file an extension.

Padgett offers competitive prices in accordance with our expertise and level of service. Pricing is dependent upon your tax preparation and planning needs. It will be discussed once we've reviewed your situation.

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We take care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits.

We offer payroll solutions that meet your business's needs and enable you to spend time doing what you do best--running your company.

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We offer a variety of services to help make sure that you are taking full advantage of Quickbooks' many features.

We're here to help you resolve your tax problems and put an end to the misery that the IRS can put you through.

We offer one-on-one guidance and a comprehensive financial plan that helps manage risk, improve performance, and ensure the growth and longevity of your wealth.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions.

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