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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Darshi Kasotia CPA, PLLC is a Texas-licensed CPA firm serving Houston small businesses, professionals, and families across Harris County and Greater Houston. Whether you need a certified public accountant in Houston for tax preparation and monthly bookkeeping, or year-round strategy for a growing company, you work with one licensed CPA who knows your file. Not a call center, not a seasonal storefront.

We handle the whole picture: bookkeeping, business and personal tax preparation, payroll, outsourced CFO advisory, and new business formation, all on fixed monthly pricing with no billable-hour surprises. We work with clients across that full range, from first-time small-business owners to established companies and real estate investors.

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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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!"

Official Houston & Harris County Links

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Harris County Tax Assessor ↗

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Greater Houston Partnership ↗

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Texas General Land Office ↗

Economic development and business resources

FAQ

Houston Business Owner Questions

The questions we get most often - answered honestly.

The Texas franchise tax (margin tax) applies to most business entities, but the no-tax-due threshold is $2.47 million in gross revenue - below that, no tax is owed, though a report is still required. 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 typically runs $250-$5,000/month, tax prep $500-$4,000, and outsourced CFO services $1,500-$5,000/month. We offer transparent, fixed-price engagements and flexible service 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.

Tax & Business Insights

Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Houston Small Businesses

Clean books don't happen by accident. Follow the same 12-point monthly checklist our CPA team runs for Houston-area clients to keep every account reconciled and audit-ready.

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Year-End Tax Checklist for Houston Small Businesses (2026 Edition)

December 31st is a hard deadline for most year-end tax moves. This checklist walks through the 11 things every Houston small business should handle before midnight, and which ones can wait until April.

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Starting a Business in Houston: 7 Steps Before You Open Your Doors

Before you take your first dollar, seven legal and tax decisions shape everything that follows, from entity type to your sales tax permit. Get the right order for launching in Texas.

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LLC vs. S-Corp for Houston Business Owners: The Real Difference (With Numbers)

Most comparisons skip the math. We ran the real numbers on a $150K-profit Texas business to show the actual self-employment tax savings and total cost difference of electing S-Corp.

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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.

Last reviewed: August 2026