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About
Before you settle with the IRS or state tax authority, you want to be sure you have received the settlement or payment plan possible. As both a CPA and attorney, I am able to represent individuals and businesses both administratively, and in US Tax Court, and Maryland Tax Court.
One group of individuals we really enjoy working with are those individuals who are self-employed. There are a lot of ways in which a self-employed business owner can reduce their tax liability and save for retirement.
Mostly I enjoy helping individuals and businesses achieve success by alleviating the stress of maintaining compliance with tax and regulatory authorities. The profession of accounting is about helping people and developing relationships built on honesty and trust.
Overview
Hired 26 times
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19 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Isabella R.
Mar 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had so many issues with my current and previous year's tax returns. Stephen fixed them both! He was fast and gave me confidence that my taxes were all finally done correctly with the best return for myself.
Accounting
Kristen R.
Jun 24, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Stephen did a great job. Definitely was able to take what we provided to him, give us quick, accurate answers about our taxes, and then was able to get everything submitted quickly and efficiently.
Will definitely use him again.
Individual Tax Preparation
Joan J.
Feb 9, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was very happy with the service. Mr. Cromwell is very responsive. I plan to continue to use his services for all my tax needs. I am so glad I found Tumbtack and thereby found Mr. Cromwell.
Individual Tax Preparation
Kevin H.
Jun 2, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Stephen was very efficient in helping me solve my tax issues.
Individual Tax Preparation
Shenetta W.
Jun 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
They are able to listen and understand your problem and proactively do something good about solve it.
Real Estate Attorney
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Generally, most returns start at $350. The pricing of the return will be more depending on the complexity of the return. Based on the information provided by the client and the review of the prior year return we can provide the client with a fairly accurate quote. Of course, this quote will depend on whether additional issues are uncovered during the preparation of the return. The client will be informed if difficulties are encountered during the return preparation process.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Generally for individual returns we need a copy of the prior year return. Technology allows us to work with clients throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. We will obtain the prior year information and enter that information into our tax software. This will generate a tax organizer for the current year. The tax organizer will allow the client to gather information for the current year and double check to see if they have missed anything based on the documentation from the prior year. After the client has gathered their data they are free to make an in-person appointment or scan and send the documentation to us and then we can have a meeting either via telephone or Skype.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant licensed in the State of Maryland. I have been working with taxpayers for over 20 years both compliance and tax controversy matters.
