Austin CPA Firm for S-Corps & Small Businesses
With 18+ years of experience helping business owners across the country, I bring specialized expertise to Austin’s Technology, Government, Healthcare economy. Whether you’re managing rapid scaling in a competitive tech economy with high employee turnover or capitalizing on Texas’s zero state income tax attracting tech company relocations from California, SDO CPA provides the virtual accounting support your business needs.
We offer cloud-based tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and fractional CFO services designed for Austin business owners who want proactive guidance — not just annual tax filing.
Key Takeaways: Austin CPA Services
- Virtual CPA services — Full tax, bookkeeping, and advisory support without geographic limitations
- Texas tax expertise — Texas has no state income tax, but franchise tax (margin tax) applies to most businesses planning and multi-state compliance
- Industry focus — Specialized experience with Technology, Government, Healthcare
- Transparent pricing — Upfront estimates starting at $300/month; if scope changes, we discuss it first
- Responsive support — Direct CPA access, same-day responses
Accounting & Tax Services in Austin, TX
Austin’s tech corridor stretches along the I-35 and MoPac corridors, anchored by Dell Technologies in Round Rock, Tesla’s Gigafactory in southeast Travis County, and Oracle’s relocated headquarters downtown. Thousands of startups cluster in the Domain and East Austin innovation districts, drawing venture capital and talent from across the country. The city’s population has grown 21% in the last decade, and over 65,000 small businesses now compete in one of the country’s most dynamic markets.
Texas franchise tax catches many Austin startups off guard as they scale past the $2.47 million revenue threshold. A company that launched in a coworking space on South Congress can cross that line within two years of product-market fit, triggering a filing obligation they didn’t plan for. Multi-state nexus is another major issue for Austin tech companies selling SaaS products nationwide — each state where they have customers or remote employees can create additional income or sales tax obligations.
SDO CPA helps Austin businesses with S-Corp elections, multi-state compliance, and proactive tax planning during rapid growth phases. Whether you’re a bootstrapped startup in East Austin or a Series B company expanding in the Domain, we provide monthly bookkeeping, fractional CFO services, and entity structuring scaled to your stage of growth.
Texas Tax Planning Tip
Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, but the Texas franchise tax (margin tax) applies to businesses with revenue above $2.47 million. Austin tech startups that scale quickly often cross this threshold unexpectedly. S-Corp and partnership owners should analyze whether the E-Z Computation rate (0.331% of revenue) or the standard rate (0.75% of margin) produces a lower tax bill.
CPA Services for Austin Businesses
Business Tax Preparation
Federal and Texas business tax returns for LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and financial statements using QuickBooks or Xero.
Payroll Services
Full-service payroll processing, tax deposits, and quarterly filings through Gusto integration.
Tax Planning & Strategy
Proactive tax planning to minimize liability through entity selection, retirement contributions, and timing strategies.
Fractional CFO
Cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy for growing Austin businesses.
S-Corp Tax Services
Reasonable compensation analysis, QBI optimization, and S-Corp election guidance for Austin business owners.
Common Challenges for Austin Business Owners
Challenge
Austin businesses often face rapid scaling in a competitive tech economy with high employee turnover, making tax planning and cash flow management more complex than standard approaches allow.
Our Approach
We provide proactive tax planning and fractional CFO services tailored to Austin’s business environment, helping you handle rapid scaling in a competitive tech economy with high employee turnover with confidence.
Challenge
Many Austin business owners struggle to get timely responses from their CPA, especially during busy seasons when questions are most urgent.
Our Approach
SDO CPA provides direct access to your CPA team with same-day response times. No call centers, no waiting weeks for answers.
Challenge
Tax preparation alone doesn’t help Austin business owners understand their financial position or make informed decisions throughout the year.
Our Approach
We deliver monthly financial reports with actionable insights, helping you understand cash flow, profitability, and tax liability before year-end.
“When our SaaS company hit $3M in revenue, SDO CPA helped us restructure from an LLC to an S-Corp and saved us over $24,000 in self-employment taxes the first year.”— David K., SaaS company founder in Austin
How to Get Started With SDO CPA
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Book a call to discuss your Austin business, current financial setup, and goals.
Get Your Custom Proposal
Receive a clear proposal with upfront estimates — if scope changes, we discuss it first.
Seamless Onboarding
We connect to your QuickBooks or Xero and organize your books within 30 days.
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly reports, proactive tax planning, and year-round CPA access.
Why Austin Business Owners Choose SDO CPA
Texas Tax Expertise
We understand Texas has no state income tax, but franchise tax (margin tax) applies to most businesses and help Austin businesses maximize tax advantages while managing federal obligations and multi-state complexity.
Transparent Pricing
Clear monthly estimates for standard services. We scope your needs upfront and communicate before any additional work. See our pricing.
Cloud-Based & Virtual
Access your financials anywhere. We work with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gusto, and Ramp to keep your Austin business running smoothly.
S-Corp & Partnership Specialists
Our clients are pass-through entity owners. We handle reasonable compensation analysis, K-1 preparation, QBI optimization, and entity selection.
Responsive Communication
Get answers when you need them. Our team responds within one business day, and you’ll have direct access to your CPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for Austin Business Owners
Also Serving Central Texas
SDO CPA provides virtual CPA services to businesses throughout Central Texas and Texas.
Ready to Work With a CPA Who Understands Austin Businesses?
Schedule your free consultation today. We’ll analyze your tax situation and provide an upfront estimate with no obligation.
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