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Your Trusted Partner for Accounting, Tax, and Business Success

Serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, Akato & Associates provides personalized accounting, tax, and business advisory services to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and homeowners associations.

Meet with us in person at our Ruther Glen or Fredericksburg offices, or enjoy convenient virtual appointments from wherever you are.

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  • Certified Public Accountant
  • In-Person & Virtual Appointments
  • Proactive Guidance
  • Trusted Relationships

Filing calendar

Your next filing deadline

General information only, and these dates can change. Your own filing dates depend on your entity, your year end and any extension already filed — ask the firm.

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S Corps & Partnerships

150 Days
06 Hrs
21 Min
50 Sec

Extension deadline:

Individuals & Other Returns

181 Days
06 Hrs
21 Min
50 Sec

Extension deadline:

An extension to file does not extend the time to pay tax due.

Services

Accounting, Tax & Business Advisory

Three service areas. One coordinated approach. From accurate financial reporting and tax compliance to proactive planning and business guidance, we help you understand where you are today and prepare for what comes next.

Accounting

Reliable accounting. Clear financial information. Better business decisions.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Financial Reporting
  • Controller Support
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Tax

Proactive tax planning. Accurate tax compliance. We help individuals and businesses meet their filing obligations, understand their tax position, and plan ahead for the decisions that can affect their taxes.

  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Preparation
  • Business Tax
  • Individual Tax
  • IRS & State Representation
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Business Advisory

Better decisions start with better financial information. We help business owners evaluate opportunities, navigate challenges, and plan confidently for growth.

  • Business Formation
  • Entity Selection
  • Business Consulting
  • Strategic Business Guidance
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Sectors

Industries We Serve

Industry experience that goes beyond the numbers. Every industry has its own financial challenges, tax considerations, and opportunities. We bring industry-specific accounting, tax, and advisory experience to help our clients stay compliant, understand their numbers, and make informed decisions.

Two people going through paperwork together at a laptop Individuals A shop owner standing in the doorway of her business Small Business Owners The United States Capitol dome beneath a flag Government Contracting Hard hats and rolled drawings on a table before a building site Architecture, Engineering & Construction Wine glasses and a set table in a restaurant at dusk Hospitality A quiet desk with a laptop and a coffee cup by a window Professional Service Firms A veterinarian in scrubs with a golden retriever Veterinary Several hands joined together in the centre of a group Nonprofit Organizations A stethoscope resting on a clipboard beside a plant Healthcare A row of townhouses along a tree-lined street Homeowners Associations An insurance policy and a pen on a desk beside a laptop Insurance A tree-lined street of new houses and low apartment buildings at sunset Real Estate & Property Investors

Industry Knowledge. Personalized Guidance.

Accounting, tax, and advisory services built around the needs of your business, organization, or financial situation.

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Why Akato & Associates

Four commitments behind every engagement.

They are the reason clients stay with the firm through growth, transitions and the years in between.

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Proactive Guidance

Helping clients plan ahead, not just meet deadlines.

Personalized Service

Solutions tailored to each client's goals and circumstances.

Technical Excellence

Expert accounting, tax, and advisory services clients can rely on.

Trusted Relationships

A long-term partner committed to our clients' success.

The Firm

Built on Trust.
Focused on Relationships.

A licensed CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners associations, and individuals throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

The firm serves clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, with in-person appointments available at our Ruther Glen and Fredericksburg offices and convenient virtual service throughout the region.

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Serving Virginia • Maryland • Washington, DC

Resources

Insights for Better Decisions

Short, practical notes written for owners and finance teams — not for other accountants.

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