26 Years of Tax Experience. One Monthly Retainer.
Year-round tax strategy and accurate bookkeeping on a predictable monthly retainer — so you stop paying once a year and start saving all year long.
Serving small and mid-sized businesses across Maryland and beyond — with the same expert, every time.
Real relationships, real results.
A handful of the business owners Burke's Bookkeeping has served across Maryland.
“Burke's did a wonderful job cleaning up my books. Tax savings are what matter most to me — small changes in the business put 20% more income in my pocket and my employees'.”
“Burke's Bookkeeping has helped me cut costs and track the smaller things that add up to more income. The solutions they're putting in place for my farm will pay off for years to come.”
“We've been working with Burke's Bookkeeping since early on — and while the beginning needed a lot of ironing out, the operation is running very smoothly now. The insight and guidance they've given us has helped us get the most out of the business. Highly recommend.”
A retainer built for how your business actually works.
Four pillars, one monthly relationship — scaled to the size and complexity of your business.
Two retainer tiers. Same hands-on advisor.
Pick the tier that matches your annual revenue — final quote after the consultation.
Professional bookkeeping and tax advisory on a predictable monthly retainer.
- Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
- Annual tax preparation & filing
- Quarterly estimated tax planning
- Year-round advisory access
- IRS correspondence support
- Financial statement preparation
Deeper advisory, proactive tax planning, and financial oversight for growing businesses with more complexity.
- Everything in the Standard tier
- Multi-entity tax structuring
- Strategic tax minimization planning
- Cash flow forecasting & analysis
- Growth and acquisition advisory
- Priority response & dedicated support
Not a franchise. Not a platform. A real advisor.
| What matters | H&R Block / Franchise | Bench / Pilot / Platform | Burke's Bookkeeping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor relationship | Rotating seasonal staff | Software + ticket support | Scott L Burke — same expert, every time |
| Access | Primarily tax season | Self-service portal | Year-round, anytime you need it |
| Strategy | Templated, compliance-focused | Automated categorization | Proactive, personalized tax planning |
| Billing model | Annual per-filing fees | Monthly subscription + add-ons | Predictable monthly retainer |
| Experience | Brand training programs | Algorithm-driven | 26 years hands-on tax expertise |
26 years. One focus.
Scott L Burke founded Burke's Bookkeeping after more than two decades in hands-on tax preparation — the kind of experience that only comes from working through real IRS situations, helping real business owners, year after year.
The monthly retainer model was a deliberate choice: most small businesses only speak to their accountant once a year at filing time. That means paying for reactive compliance, not proactive strategy. Burke's clients get year-round access to someone who knows their business — and knows tax law — so the decisions made throughout the year are always tax-smart.
As IRS complexity grows and AI tools commoditize basic bookkeeping, the need for a trusted human advisor has never been greater. Burke's Bookkeeping serves clients across Maryland and beyond — businesses that want more than a platform and more than a franchise.
Tax law grows more complex every year — and AI won't save you.
The IRS issues thousands of rule changes annually. Pass-through entities, depreciation schedules, quarterly estimates, and deduction strategies are constantly shifting. A once-a-year appointment doesn't leave room to catch what you're missing before the damage is done.
- Annual filing is too late
By the time your accountant sees your books in April, the decisions that could have reduced your tax burden have already been made — or missed. Year-round strategy changes the math.
- AI tools handle categories, not strategy
Platforms like Bench and Pilot automate data entry well. They do not advise on entity structure, timing of deductions, or how to plan for a profitable year. That requires a human expert.
- Your business deserves more than a template
Franchise operations run on standardized checklists and rotating staff. Burke's Bookkeeping builds an ongoing understanding of your business — the kind that only comes from a real relationship over time.
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