Tax Strategy — Washington DC

Tax Strategy for DC Business Owners

The DC metro area stacks federal, district, and state taxes across three jurisdictions. Government contractors and professional service firms leave significant money on the table.

Washington DC Industries We Work With

What Washington DC Business Owners Face

State Tax Overview

DC top rate 10.75% on income over $1M. High SALT jurisdiction. Surrounding VA (5.75%) and MD (5.75% + county) create multi-jurisdiction complexity.

High SALT Burden
Local Business Taxes

DC Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax (9.975% on net income over $12K). DC also imposes gross receipts tax for certain activities. Heavy local tax burden.

Washington DC Client Example

A DC-area government contracting firm with $6.5M in revenue had employees across DC, Virginia, and Maryland but no multi-state optimization. After restructuring entities by jurisdiction, implementing a cash balance plan, and electing PTET in Virginia, total tax savings reached $178,000.

How We Reduce Taxes for Washington DC Businesses

Multi-State Optimization

Properly allocate and apportion income across state lines to minimize combined state tax burden.

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Entity Restructuring

Optimize your business structure across LLCs, S-Corps, and holding companies to minimize tax exposure and maximize protection.

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Cost Segregation

Reclassify building components to 5, 7, or 15-year property for accelerated depreciation and massive first-year deductions.

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Defined Benefit Plans

Shelter $150,000 to $300,000+ per year through custom pension plans designed for high-income business owners.

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PTET Election

Bypass the $10,000 SALT deduction cap with a Pass-Through Entity Tax election, recovering state taxes as a business deduction.

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Remote Service. Local Depth.

We serve Washington DC business owners remotely with the same depth as a local firm. Our Tax Intelligence Framework starts with a comprehensive review of your financials, entity structure, and current tax position. We then build a custom strategy and implement it.

We work alongside your existing CPA, not replacing them. Learn more about our tax strategy service or read about how we work alongside your CPA.

  1. 1 Tax Intelligence Review - We analyze your current structure, financials, and tax returns to identify exactly what you are leaving on the table.
  2. 2 Custom Strategy Blueprint - We build a prioritized plan with projected savings for every strategy, specific to your business and DC tax environment.
  3. 3 Implementation - We execute every strategy, coordinating with your CPA and legal team. No loose ends.
  4. 4 Ongoing Optimization - Tax law changes. Your business evolves. We adapt your strategy year over year to keep savings compounding.
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