Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Houston Businesses
Bookkeeping and tax preparation for Houston small businesses. Monthly books, tax returns, and catch-up work for local contractors, restaurants, and service companies.
Bookkeeping for Houston Businesses
Houston has nearly two and a half million people and an economy that touches almost every industry. Energy companies and hospitals get the attention, but the city runs on small businesses. Contractors building houses in Katy. Restaurants in Montrose and The Heights. Auto shops in every neighborhood. Retail stores throughout the Galleria area and beyond. These businesses need accurate books and timely tax returns, not enterprise accounting software and a partner at a downtown firm.
We provide bookkeeping and tax services for Houston small businesses from our office in The Woodlands. Monthly financials, catch-up work when things have gotten behind, and tax preparation that goes smoothly because we’ve kept your records organized all year. Everything handled remotely so you’re not driving across town to drop off documents.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. Financial statements that show where your business actually stands instead of a best guess based on your bank balance.
Tax Preparation
Tax Preparation
Business and personal tax returns prepared from books we’ve maintained all year. Texas Franchise Tax reports filed on time. No scrambling in March to reconstruct what happened last year.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books behind six months? Two years? We’ve seen it. We reconstruct what happened, organize the documentation, and deliver clean books you can work from going forward.
1099 Preparation
1099 Preparation
If you paid contractors or vendors during the year, we prepare and file the required 1099 forms. Deadlines tracked, forms issued, compliance handled so you don’t worry about penalties.
Houston Businesses We Work With
Most Houston business owners we work with started doing their own books. It worked for a while. Then the business grew and the backlog grew with it. Tax season became stressful. Financial decisions got made on gut feel instead of actual numbers. They needed help but didn’t want to pay downtown rates or deal with a firm that treats them like a small client.
We handle business tax preparation and bookkeeping for contractors, restaurants, retail shops, auto shops, salons, and service companies across the Greater Houston area. Businesses doing enough volume to need professional help but not enough to justify hiring someone full-time.
Contractors
Contractors
Houston keeps building. General contractors, home builders, remodelers working across the metro. Construction bookkeeping with job costing that shows which projects make money and which ones don’t.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Houston’s food scene is nationally recognized. Restaurants, bars, food trucks, and catering operations running on tight margins. We track food costs, labor costs, and the daily cash flow that determines whether the month works.
Retail Shops
Retail Shops
Boutiques, gift shops, specialty stores throughout Houston’s shopping districts. Inventory tracking, sales tax compliance, and financials that separate what’s selling from what’s sitting on shelves.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders. Independent tradespeople and small crews handling work across the metro. Books organized for tax time and records that support equipment financing when you need it.
Common Questions
You're based in The Woodlands. Why would a Houston business work with you?
The Woodlands is part of Greater Houston, about 30 miles north on I-45. But location matters less than it used to. Bookkeeping happens through bank feeds and shared documents. We're close enough to meet when it makes sense and available by phone and email the rest of the time.
What types of Houston businesses do you work with?
Contractors, restaurants, retail shops, skilled trades, auto shops, salons, and service businesses. Generally companies doing a few hundred thousand to a few million in revenue that need professional bookkeeping but aren't ready for a full-time accounting hire.
Do you handle Texas Franchise Tax?
Yes. Every Texas business has to file a franchise tax report, even if they don't owe anything. We prepare the report and make sure it's filed on time so you avoid penalties.
What if my books are a mess?
That's a normal starting point. Most business owners we work with have fallen behind while focusing on running their company. We clean up the backlog, get you current, and then keep things organized going forward.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $199 per month based on your expense volume. We quote exact pricing after learning about your business so you know what to expect before we start.
Greater Houston's Small Business Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A Quick Conversation
Tell us about your business and what you need help with. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and give you a straightforward quote.
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