A B.S. in finance, qualified to be a CPA, a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor and 25 years in banking. Bob Lockwood, the owner of Essential Accounting has been serving the Salisbury, MD community for over 30 years. Whether you need assistance on your personal income taxes, long-term financial planning, ongoing bookkeeping, payroll and tax filing support for your LLC, corporation or business partnership; you won't find any other service on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that offers a better, more personalized and affordable service than Essential Accounting of Salisbury, MD.

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Tax Preparation Services Report

Bob Lockwood has earned the designation of Accredited Tax Preparer issued by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, recognized as such by the IRS. The IRS intended to "vet" all tax preparers thru its Registered Tax Preparer Program (RTRP); however, a judge sidelined that effort in Loving v. IRS, where the judge found that tax return preparation is not "presenting a case" before the IRS.

Personal Finances and Tax Preparation Report

Let Essential Accounting help you maximize your refund or reduce your tax liability as much as legally possible. We stay abreast of every new tax law and work hard to help you retain as much of your earnings as possible. When it's time to work on long range plans for saving for your child's college education or for buying a new home or saving for retirement, Essential Accounting can help you navigate financial challenges during any life changes to make sure you're always on target for a bright future.

Business Finance Report

Let Essential Accounting handle the tax preparation and filing needs for your business, whether you're a sole proprietorship, an LLC, a corporation or a partnership. Spend your time running your business while we make sure your financial affairs are accurate and filed on time according to all requirements.

Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Report

Quickbooks and Quicken are great tools to have when used correctly. Bob Lockwood of Essential Accounting is a Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor and will help you make proper use of these powerful tools. QuickBooks and Quicken are two of the most most popular accounting software programs on the market.

K. M. Hj

Jun 10, 2019

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I have known Bob since grammar school and trust him with every aspect of his vast experience in accounting. On one occasion, Bob took up my fight with the IRS and it was settled to my benefit. I will continue to rely on Essential Accounting and would give Bob more than the 5 stars allowed!

Layton Parsons

Jun 10, 2019

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Accurate and detailed. Best of all. Service after all is complete.

Michael Pollaci

Dec 15, 2018

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Bob has been a wonderful part of our business for many years now. He not only acts as our accountant he is a valued confidant and advisor. He always goes the extra mile to be sure we are optimizing our income and paying our taxes in a fair, above board manner. LOVE THIS GUY!