Bechanan & Company

If you’re looking for a seasoned pro, I highly recommend Nancy Bechanan. The thing I like about her the most is that she takes the time to answer my questions with plain, simple explanations. She’s very precise (I don’t think I’ve ever found an error on one of my returns) and very flexible in her knowledge and expertise. We moved from DC to VA (plus a partial stint in MD for my wife) and she handled personal returns for all jurisdictions, plus separate corporate returns for my S-​Corporation. She also produced my W-2’s and sent everything promptly in the mail, all with addressed envelopes attached (nice touch!). She recently recommended I take the home office deduction and took the initiative to set up the paperwork.
Having only had one other accountant, I can’t speak very well to how her rates compare, but in my mind she’s worth every penny, if just for her exceptional customer service and clear explanations. It seems like most professionals like to keep their customers in the dark, but not Nancy. She’ll make sure you understand everything, and she’ll do it with precision and a good dose of humor.
If I have any complaint, it’s that she doesn’t have an online tax planner to fill out every year. Instead, she handles everything with paper forms you fill out with pen. On the other hand, she has a secure site for uploading and downloading files (much better than email), and handles any requests for PDF versions of filings.
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