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    Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services for law firms and professional service practices in Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

    Law Firm & Professional Services Accounting

    Northern Virginia and DC are full of professionals—law firms, consultants, agencies, and other expert-led businesses. You sell your time and expertise.

    Hollins & Hur is a small business CPA firm based in Manassas, VA, serving law firms and professional service businesses across Northern Virginia and DC.

    Who We Help

    We work with a range of professional service firms

    Law firms (solo attorneys, small firms, and boutique practices)
    Consulting firms and advisory practices
    Marketing, design, and creative agencies
    Other expert-led professional service businesses

    Our typical clients:

    Sell time and expertise rather than physical products
    Have partners, associates, staff, or contractors to pay
    Want more clarity around profitability, cash, and owner/partner compensation

    Common Financial Challenges

    We hear variations of the same themes

    Unclear profit and partner pay. Revenue is coming in, but it's not obvious what's left after overhead or how much each partner can take home.
    Messy or inconsistent bookkeeping. Trust accounting, retainers, WIP, or project-based work are not reflected cleanly in the books.
    Mix of W-2 and 1099. You're managing employees, of counsel attorneys, or contractors, and the picture feels scattered.
    Multi-entity or multi-state exposure. You may have activity in Virginia, DC, and other states, with more than one entity involved.
    Surprise tax bills. Your prior accountant mostly showed up at tax time, and planning conversations were limited or rushed.

    Our role is to bring structure and clarity so you can run a financially sound firm—not just a busy one.

    How Hollins & Hur Supports Professional Service Firms

    We provide tailored financial support for law firms, consultancies, and other expert-led professional service businesses.

    Monthly Bookkeeping Built for Service Firms

    We keep your books accurate and up to date so you can trust the numbers:

    Monthly reconciliations in QuickBooks Online
    Proper categorization of revenue, operating expenses, payroll, and owner/partner draws
    Clear separation of business and personal expenses
    Support for handling retainers, client advances, and project-based work
    Straightforward monthly P&L and balance sheet with explanations in plain English

    Learn more about our Bookkeeping & Monthly Accounting services.

    Tax Preparation for Firm and Owners

    We handle tax for the business and the owners so the whole picture fits together:

    Business returns (LLC, partnership, S corp, or PC)
    Owner and partner personal returns, including K-1s
    Multi-state and DC filings where required
    Coordination across multiple entities if you own both the firm and related entities

    Learn more about our Small Business Tax Preparation services.

    Year-Round Tax Planning

    We help you move away from "I hope this is enough" toward a clear plan:

    Estimates of how much to set aside for taxes during the year
    Guidance on owner and partner compensation, draws, and distributions
    Planning for bonuses, profit-sharing, and hiring decisions
    Strategies around retirement contributions and long-term tax efficiency

    We lay out the tradeoffs and options so you can choose what fits your firm's goals.

    Clarity on Cash, Profit & Partner Pay

    You shouldn't have to guess:

    "Can we afford to hire another associate or consultant?"

    "Are we actually profitable, or just busy?"

    "How much can I or my partners safely take home this year?"

    We help you answer those questions with:

    Reporting focused on cash, profit, and owner/partner pay
    Short check-ins where we walk through the numbers and trends
    Clear next steps if something doesn't look right

    How Our Process Works

    We respect your time and keep the process simple, with a consistent point of contact who gets to know your firm.

    1

    20-Minute Intro Call

    We learn about your firm, practice areas, and current systems.

    2

    Books & Tax Review

    We review your existing QuickBooks (or other system) and recent tax returns to understand your starting point.

    3

    Cleanup & Setup (If Needed)

    If your books are behind, inconsistent, or not mapped to how your firm actually operates, we quote a one-time cleanup project.

    4

    Ongoing Monthly Rhythm

    We agree on deadlines, communication, and reporting so you know when books will be closed and when to expect updates.

    You get a consistent point of contact who gets to know your firm—not a different person every time.

    Is Hollins & Hur a Good Fit?

    We're usually a great fit if:

    You're an established law firm, consultancy, or professional service business
    You care about quality work and running a financially healthy firm
    You want straight answers and are open to recommendations

    We may not be the right fit if:

    You're looking for the cheapest possible option to just file a tax return
    You prefer to keep everything ad hoc and only think about finances at tax time
    You're not willing to share information or respond to basic requests

    FAQ: Law Firm & Professional Services Accounting

    Do I have to be local to work with you?

    No. We're based in Manassas, VA and serve law firms and professional service businesses across Northern Virginia and the DC area. Most of our work is done virtually using secure tools.

    Can you work with multiple partners or owners?

    Yes. We regularly work with multi-partner firms and coordinate both the firm return and partner-level tax implications.

    Do you also handle partner/owner personal tax returns?

    Yes. In most cases we prepare both the firm return and the owners' or partners' personal returns so everything is aligned.

    Can you help us understand which practice areas or services are most profitable?

    We can't replace full practice management analytics, but we can help structure your books and reporting so you have better visibility into which work is driving profit and cash.

    What if our books are not in great shape right now?

    That's common. We'll review your situation and, if needed, quote a one-time cleanup project so your books are accurate going forward.

    Ready for a Clearer Financial Picture?

    If you're ready to move beyond guesswork and last-minute tax stress, we'd love to hear about your firm.

    Book a Free 20-Minute CPA Call and we'll:

    Learn about your practice areas and goals
    Review where your books and taxes stand today
    Outline a practical plan for cleaner books and fewer surprises
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    Small business accountants in Manassas, VA serving Manasses, Gainesville, Haymarket, and small businesses across Northern Virginia & Washington DC. We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory support so businesses can grow with confidence.

    Phone: (571) 222-4765

    Email: ops@hollinsandhur.com

    Gainesville • Haymarket • Manassas

    8506 Wellington Road, Suite 201

    Manassas, VA 20109

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