Williamsburg Tax Preparation -
Local preparation for personal and business returns.
Is Your Tax Preparer Leaving Money on the Table?
A basic W-2 return may be straightforward. If you're military, a federal employee, a defense contractor, or a small business owner, the return may involve residency, benefits, business income, or deductions that need a closer review.
Griffin & Johnson Tax Prep has served Williamsburg since 2020, with 21+ years of tax experience, more than 50 Google reviews, BBB Accreditation, Williamsburg Chamber membership, and recognition on Thumbtack. Our work includes SCRA, MSRRA, PCS moves, combat pay, VA disability, HII employees, federal retirees, and remote professionals with multi-state returns.
We explain the expected fee and scope before preparation begins. If the IRS sends a notice about a return we prepared, we can help you understand it and organize a response. Matters requiring licensed representation may need a referral.
By appointment at 4923 Settlers Market Blvd with remote preparation available for eligible clients.
Book an appointment to discuss your return.
Trust Isn't Claimed.
It's Earned - Return
by Return
Our reviews describe how Williamsburg clients experienced the preparation process. They discuss communication, organization, explanations, and the care given to their returns. The comments below are from clients of the Williamsburg office.
No Two Returns Here
Look the Same.
That's Why We Built
the Practice This Way.
The Historic Triangle attracts an unusually diverse mix of income situations - and each one deserves a preparer who knows the specific rules that apply to it. We're not a volume shop that processes every return the same way. We sit with your situation before we open a single document.
Pension, Social Security & Investment Income
RMDs, IRA distributions, Social Security benefit taxation thresholds, capital gains, and pension income - retirement returns have more complexity than most people expect, and the stakes of getting it wrong compound over time.
SCRA · MSRRA · PCS · VA Disability
Connected to NAS Oceana, Langley-Eustis, Naval Station Norfolk, and other regional installations - military families in the Williamsburg area deal with PCS moves, combat pay, SCRA protections, and veteran-specific questions we handle routinely.
Schedule C · S-Corp · Quarterly Estimates
We prepare Schedule C, LLC, partnership, and S corporation returns for Williamsburg-area owners. Business deductions and quarterly estimates are reviewed when they apply.
Life Events · Credits · Rental Income
A new job, a new child, a home purchase, a rental property - each one reshapes the return. We ask what changed this year before we open a single document, because your year matters more than your forms.
W&M · Fellowship Income · Multi-State
Faculty, staff, and graduate researchers at William & Mary may have fellowship income, multi-state filing questions, and several retirement-plan documents. We review how each item should be reported.
Multi-State · DC / MD Reciprocity
Williamsburg residents who work remotely for employers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or other states may have withholding or multi-state filing questions. We review residency, work location, and the type of income involved.
Real Reviews From
Your Neighbors
“Robert helped get me back on track without judgement or hesitation. In today's world and when it comes to money it's always hard to know who to trust but you can trust his experience and relax knowing he's trying to help. Robert is very knowledgeable, quick, and is always at the other end of the line when you give him a call. Smart accounting that you can rely on being correct. Thank You Robert!”
“I've had the pleasure of working with Robert Swift from Griffin and Johnson for the past 3 years, and I couldn't be happier with the service I've received. Robert's expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable to me, and his ability to explain complex financial concepts in a way that's easy to understand has put my mind at ease. What sets Robert apart is his proactive approach and dedication to his clients. He's always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and his commitment to finding the best solutions for my financial situation has been exceptional.”
“BLUF. Mr. Swift is a gem and no need to search for any other tax professional. I just started googling tax pros in Williamsburg area and Griffin and Johnson Tax Prep popped up with great reviews. Robert listened to my story, was interested in not just my tax situation, but about me and my family. And he's phenomenal when it comes to the tax work too! Insanely responsive and goes well above and beyond anything I could have ever dreamed.”
Everything Your Return
Could Possibly Need
Williamsburg clients can receive individual, military, multi-state, and small business tax preparation. If a matter requires credentials or services outside our scope, we will explain that and recommend the appropriate next step.
Individual & Family
- ✓W-2 and 1099 income
- ✓Itemized deductions
- ✓Education credits & 529 plans
- ✓Rental property income
- ✓Crypto & digital assets
- ✓Stock options & RSUs
Business & Self-Employed
- ✓Schedule C preparation
- ✓S-Corp & LLC returns
- ✓Quarterly estimated taxes
- ✓Business deduction review
- ✓Contractor & freelance income
- ✓Small business planning
Military & Veteran Tax
- ✓Combat pay exclusions
- ✓PCS move deductions
- ✓SCRA & MSRRA protections
- ✓TSP tax-exempt tracking
- ✓VA disability coordination
- ✓Multi-state military filings
Complex & Specialty
- ✓Multi-state filings
- ✓Amended returns & back filing
- ✓IRS notice response
- ✓ITIN applications
- ✓FBAR & international reporting
- ✓Year-round tax planning
The Shipyard That Anchors
Hampton Roads -
We Know Its Workforce.
Newport News Shipbuilding - part of Huntington Ingalls Industries - is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and one of the defining economic landmarks of Hampton Roads. Its workforce of tens of thousands of engineers, skilled tradespeople, and defense professionals represents one of the most concentrated groups of defense-adjacent taxpayers in the region.
Griffin & Johnson proudly serves individuals and families throughout Newport News, including employees of Newport News Shipbuilding, Fort Eustis, and businesses across Oyster Point, City Center, and Patrick Henry. Shipbuilding employees carry a distinct tax profile - W-2 income with union benefits, defense contractor nuances, and multi-state filings - and we handle all of it correctly.
Tens of thousands of workers - engineers, welders, electricians, and defense professionals - making it the single largest driver of employment in the Newport News economy.
Building and repairing U.S. Navy vessels since 1886. Every aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet has been built or overhauled here - a civic institution that shapes the tax landscape of an entire region.
Defense contractor W-2s, union benefit packages, multi-state filings, and overtime income all require specific handling. We know the nuances and apply them to every return.
Located in Settlers Market -
Convenient to All
of James City County
Griffin & Johnson Tax Prep
Williamsburg Office
- 📍4923 Settlers Market BlvdWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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- 🕐Mon–Fri 9am–6pmSaturday 10am–3pm · Sunday Closed
- 💻Remote preparation available for eligible clients
What Williamsburg Clients
Ask Before Reaching Out
Straight answers - no runaround, no jargon.
How Virtual Filing Works.
Three steps. No office visit. Everything handled securely from your home.
Upload your tax documents through our secure client portal — W-2s, 1099s, investment statements, whatever you have. No printing, no driving, no waiting room.
Your dedicated preparer reviews everything, asks any follow-up questions by video or message, and prepares your return with the same care as an in-office appointment.
We walk you through the completed return, answer any questions, and e-file once you approve. You receive your copy digitally — done, without leaving home.