STATES · MARYLAND
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Ellicott City clients, delivered remotely
If you do business in Ellicott City, Maryland, the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 hold 172 restaurants with paid employees, according to Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps books for Ellicott City business owners.
Sound familiar?
You own an S corporation or a partnership.
The business return and each owner’s return depend on each other. Preparing them together keeps the figures consistent.
10% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ellicott City).
You want a clearer picture of each property.
Books kept property by property show what each one earns and costs — and carry straight through to your return.
Properties held in partnerships or LLCs.
Coordinate the returns and reporting required for your properties and entities with your individual tax return.
Last year’s tax bill came as a surprise.
Planning through the year gives you a view of where the year is heading before it ends, while there are still choices to make.
Your situation isn’t on this list? Tell us about it — every engagement starts with a conversation.
Services and starting prices.
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Monthly Accounting
From $400/moTransaction categorization, account reconciliations, financial statements and regular accounting support.
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Tax Preparation
From $300Individual returns (federal and one state) from $300; business returns from $750.
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Accounting + Tax + Planning
From $900/moMonthly accounting and reporting, business and owner tax returns, proactive tax planning and year-round CPA access.
Founding Client Rate: $825/month for your first 12 months when you engage by March 31, 2027. Terms
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Law Firm Accounting
From $900/moFor solo attorneys and small law firms: monthly accounting, financial reporting, business and owner returns, tax planning and CPA consultation.
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Work directly with Brent.
Licensed CPA · 10+ years in public accounting · Member, AICPA and MICPA
You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
Brent Tucker is a CPA licensed in Michigan and serves clients in other states under applicable CPA mobility provisions.
More about BrentEllicott City at a glance
2,325
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
43,760
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ellicott City
35
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
81
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
107
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 21042 and 21043 that serve Ellicott City
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Ellicott City, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Ellicott City itself.
Tax offices in Ellicott City
Howard County Office of Assessments (SDAT)
County property assessment.
3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 (District Court Multi-Service Center)
Phone (410) 480-7940
Howard County Department of Finance
County property tax collection.
Phone (410) 313-2195
Comptroller of Maryland, Taxpayer Services Division
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 410-260-7980
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Baltimore
Federal tax help in person.
31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone (443) 853-5660
Ellicott City is unincorporated; Howard County handles local property tax.
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It has no city government of its own, so the county serves it. Howard County Office of Assessments (SDAT) assesses property, and Howard County Department of Finance collects property tax.
Comptroller of Maryland, Taxpayer Services Division is the state office. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Baltimore is the federal office. The same ZIP codes hold 107 real estate firms and 81 physician offices with paid employees.
Brent Tucker, CPA, helps Ellicott City households and businesses see what each property earns and costs, with books kept property by property.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Ellicott City?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Ellicott City and no local offices elsewhere; Brent works with clients remotely. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Can a remote CPA handle taxes and books for households and businesses in Ellicott City?
Yes. You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
What does a CPA cost?
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Sources
- Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023: establishments with paid employees, by ZIP code.
- IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ellicott City.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Ellicott City census-designated place, Maryland.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
- IRS, “State government websites”: the state tax agency link.
GET STARTED
Let's talk about your numbers.
Tell us a little about your business or situation, and Brent will reply personally. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Call 888-762-4370 · Email brent@brenttuckercpa.com · Prefer to pick a time? Book a consultation online