Jon C. Holmes

CPA, Managing Principal

Jon began his career in public accounting in 2004 and served as a tax manager at a big four, international firm, and as a senior tax manager for a regional firm where he managed a substantial government contractor client base before joining LSWG in 2014.

A specialist in closely-held businesses, partnerships, corporations, and high net-worth individuals, he has served on an international tax rotation in Munich, Germany, and spent two years as a national tax instructor. Jon is a magna cum laude graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he earned a B.S. in accounting in 2003, and an M.S. in accounting and information systems in 2004.  In 2022, Jon was appointed managing principal of LSWG.

Specialized Client Services:

Business consulting, to include:

  • Tax planning & preparation
  • Selection of business entity
  • Mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, liquidations
  • Individual Tax Planning and Preparation

Professional/Civic Memberships and Activities:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Frederick Area Committee for Transportation – Treasurer
  • Frederick Community College Foundation – Board of Directors
  • Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company

“My clients view me as their trusted business advisor. My goal is to help them succeed and excel at what they do; communicating with them on a regular basis and advising them on business strategies to minimize their tax obligation while ensuring they are compliant with applicable tax laws and regulations.”

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