CPA & Business Accounting Services for Houston, TX

Houston's business landscape is complex—from energy sector contractors to medical practices, real estate investors to tech startups. You need a CPA who understands Houston's unique tax environment and can keep your business financially clear, compliant, and ready to grow.

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Houston Business Landscape

Why Houston Businesses Choose Us

Energy Sector Expertise

Many Houston businesses have energy sector clients or contractors. We understand the unique tax deductions, compliance challenges, and cash flow patterns of energy-related work.

Medical & Professional Services

Houston has a thriving medical district and professional services cluster. We specialize in tax optimization for physicians, surgeons, and high-income professionals.

Real Estate & Investment Strategy

Houston's real estate market is booming. We help real estate investors, rental property owners, and development companies optimize their tax position and cash flow.

Tech Startup Growth

Houston's tech scene is expanding. We provide fast, proactive tax and accounting support for founders and tech startups planning equity, funding rounds, and exit strategies.

Multi-State Compliance

Many Houston businesses serve clients nationally or have operations in other states. We handle multi-state tax reporting, sales tax, and payroll compliance.

Same-Day Response

We're local, we're responsive, and we think like Houston business owners. No call centers—you get direct access to Darshi and her team.

Our Services

Tax, Accounting & Business Solutions for Houston

Same six core services you'd get anywhere—but built specifically for Houston's business ecosystem.

Bookkeeping

Monthly cloud-based bookkeeping with reconciliation, bank connections, and financial statements. Perfect for Houston service providers and small manufacturers.

  • Bank reconciliation & transaction review
  • Financial statement prep (P&L, Balance Sheet)
  • CPA review and analysis
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Tax Preparation & Planning

Year-round tax planning with a focus on Houston's unique opportunities—from energy sector deductions to real estate tax optimization.

  • Proactive tax strategy (before year-end)
  • IRS representation & audit defense
  • Multi-state tax compliance
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Payroll Services

Full-service payroll with Texas and multi-state tax compliance. Ideal for Houston-based contractors, consultants, and growing companies with employees.

  • Weekly/biweekly/monthly payroll processing
  • Federal & state tax withholding
  • Year-end W-2 and 1099 reporting
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Outsourced CFO Services

Strategic financial planning and advisory for Houston business owners. Monthly reporting, cash flow analysis, and growth strategy.

  • Monthly financial reporting & analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Equity planning & exit strategy
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Business Formation

LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and sole proprietor setup with personalized tax advice. Perfect for Houston entrepreneurs ready to launch or restructure.

  • Entity selection & formation
  • Operating agreement drafting
  • Tax strategy & ongoing compliance
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Xero Setup & Training

Xero cloud accounting platform setup, configuration, and training. We'll migrate your QuickBooks data and get your team up and running.

  • QuickBooks to Xero migration
  • Bank & credit card connections
  • Custom report setup & team training
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Client Stories

What Houston Business Owners Say

Adam Alonso

Individual

"I have been working with Darshi for 5 years now and she has been great! Very responsive and helpful not just during tax season but throughout the year with any questions and concerns I have. She makes the process easy to upload and submit documents as well. Highly recommend!"

Raul Rodriguez

Business

"I reached out to Darshi by phone after finding her through Xero. Since our initial phone contact, she has been incredibly communicative and has provided me with an incredibly high level of service. Although I've only been working with her for a short time but she's already proven to be quite knowledgeable and I am already completely impressed with her professionalism and am looking forward to continuing to work with her in the future. Her professionalism and attention to detail really shines through and I already feel comfortable whole-heartedly recommending her."

Amy Cokenour

Business

"Darshi was great with helping me file taxes for 2018. She explained everything thoroughly when I asked and was very timely in filing the paperwork. I will definitely be using her again in the future!"

Houston Resources

Official Houston & Harris County Links

City of Houston Business Portal ↗

Official business licenses, permits, and resources

Harris County Tax Assessor ↗

Property tax information and appeals

Harris County Government ↗

County permits, licensing, and services

Houston Chamber of Commerce ↗

Business networking and advocacy

SBA Houston District Office ↗

Small business lending, training, and support

Texas General Land Office ↗

Economic development and business resources

Houston Business Owner Questions

The questions we get most often — answered honestly.

The Texas franchise tax applies to most business entities with revenues over $1.231 million. We handle franchise tax computation, planning, and compliance for Houston-based companies. Many businesses can optimize their filing approach to minimize tax burden.
If you do business nationwide or have clients in multiple states, you may owe sales tax, income tax, or have apportionment requirements. We help Houston businesses understand nexus, filing thresholds, and tax planning across state lines.
Yes. Energy-related work often qualifies for deductions around equipment, fuel, and specialized services. We stay current on energy sector tax changes and make sure Houston energy contractors aren't leaving money on the table.
High earners have options: S-Corp election, retirement plan contributions, business expense deductions, and strategic charitable giving. We'll model scenarios to find your best tax year strategy.
Pricing depends on complexity: bookkeeping is typically $300–$1,500/month, tax prep $1,500–$5,000, and CFO services start at $1,500/month. We offer transparent pricing and flexible engagement models—no surprises. Free initial consultation to discuss your specific needs.
Absolutely. We work with business owners on exit planning, valuation, tax-efficient sale structures, and post-sale strategy. Whether you're thinking 2-3 years out or ready to explore buyers now, we'll help you maximize after-tax proceeds.

Ready to Get Financially Clear?

Houston business owners trust Darshi Kasotia CPA for tax strategy, bookkeeping, and CFO-level financial planning. Let's build a plan that keeps your business compliant, tax-smart, and ready to grow.