The Most Defense-Dense Metro in America
Hampton Roads is home to more military installations, defense contractors, and active-duty personnel than any other metropolitan area in the United States. Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station. Newport News Shipbuilding is Virginia's largest industrial employer. Joint Base Langley–Eustis is one of the Air Force's most strategically significant installations.
That concentration creates a tax environment unlike any other market. A disproportionate share of returns involve combat pay exclusions, PCS move deductions, SCRA and MSRRA protections, TSP tax-exempt tracking, VA disability coordination, security clearance expense deductions, and W-2 income from federal defense contractors. These are not edge cases here. They are the norm - and Hampton Roads Tax Preparation demands a specialist who handles them every day.
Griffin & Johnson was built for this community. Our Williamsburg office is positioned at the center of the Hampton Roads defense corridor - and we serve clients across the entire region, virtually and by appointment.
Every Major Hampton Roads Installation
If you work at, live near, or recently transferred from any of these installations, we know your tax situation.
Virginia's Largest Industrial Employer
Newport News Shipbuilding - operated by Huntington Ingalls Industries - employs more than 25,000 people and is the only shipyard in the United States capable of building and refueling nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. It is one of the defining landmarks of Hampton Roads and a cornerstone of the regional economy.
HII/NNS employees carry tax situations that general preparers frequently miss: union dues and tool deductions, shift differential income, 401(k) and pension contributions, 1099 consulting income, and multi-state filings. Many NNS employees also hold Guard or Reserve commissions - adding a military W-2 layer that requires its own treatment.
Hampton Roads Defense FAQ
What defense workers and military families ask before reaching out.
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Tell us about your situation and we'll help you find the right path forward for your Hampton Roads Tax Preparation. Virtually or by appointment - wherever you are in the region.