Your Austin
Business Deserves Better.
Most Austin businesses overpay on taxes because their CPA is reactive — filing returns instead of building strategy. We work with you year-round to optimize your entity structure, minimize self-employment tax, and keep more of what you earn.
Built for Austin Business
Austin is the epicenter of Texas tech, creative industries, and entrepreneurship. From software developers and digital agencies to musicians, filmmakers, and coffee shop operators, Austin's economy is dynamic and diverse. "Keep Austin Weird" supports a vibrant small business culture. Texas has no state income tax, which is a massive advantage for Austin founders and entrepreneurs.
The Texas franchise (margin) tax applies to most businesses earning over $1.23M in revenue. Many Austin entrepreneurs focus on growth and miss tax optimization opportunities. We help you structure your business to maximize federal deductions while keeping franchise tax manageable as you scale.
Austin's cost of living is rising, but the business landscape remains entrepreneurial. We work with tech founders, freelancers, creative professionals, and service providers to optimize entity structure, maximize depreciation, and ensure your tax strategy supports your growth goals.
Music, Art & Creative Industries
Musicians, producers, visual artists, designers, and content creators. We handle royalty income, equipment depreciation, copyright strategies, and quarterly estimated tax planning.
Learn moreTech & Digital Agencies
Software developers, web agencies, UX/UI designers, and digital marketing firms. We optimize contractor costs, depreciation on tech equipment, and structure growing teams.
Learn moreFood & Beverage
Coffee shops, restaurants, food trucks, and breweries. We manage food cost accounting, point-of-sale integration, inventory tracking, and sales tax compliance.
Learn moreConsultants & Freelancers
Independent consultants, coaches, and service providers. We optimize self-employment tax, manage quarterly payments, and plan for business growth.
Learn moreStrategies That Save Real Money
S-Corp Election
The single most impactful strategy for profitable businesses. By electing S-Corp status and setting reasonable W-2 compensation, most Austin business owners save $8,000–$25,000+ annually in self-employment tax alone.
Learn more100% Bonus Depreciation
Equipment, furniture, tech tools, and production gear placed in service qualify for immediate 100% depreciation. For creatives and tech firms, this can shelter $20,000–$150,000+ of taxable income in the year of purchase.
Learn moreHome Office Deduction
If you run your business from home, the simplified home office deduction ($5 per square foot, up to 300 sq ft) provides quick deductions. We also calculate the actual expense method if it's more beneficial.
Learn moreQuarterly Estimated Tax Planning
Freelancers and consultants often under-withhold on estimated taxes. We calculate exact quarterly payments so you avoid penalties and have accurate cash flow forecasts.
Learn moreTexas Franchise Tax Threshold Planning
Structure your gross revenue and taxable income to stay below the $1.23M franchise tax threshold or minimize exposure if you're subject to the tax.
Learn moreSpouse & Family Business Structuring
For family-owned businesses, we structure entities to optimize income splitting, maximize deductions, and plan for succession.
Learn moreStop Guessing. Start Saving.
Schedule a free 30-minute strategy call to see how much you could save this year. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear picture of what proactive tax planning looks like.
Schedule Your Free CallHow We Work Together
Free Strategy Call
A complimentary 30-minute meeting to discuss your Austin business, revenue model, and current tax structure. We explore S-Corp opportunities and depreciation potential.
Business Tax Diagnostic
We review your prior returns, identify missed deductions, analyze your entity structure, and assess franchise tax exposure. We also review contractor 1099s and expense documentation.
Implementation & Election Filing
S-Corp election submission, bonus depreciation elections, quarterly estimated tax calculations, and franchise tax projections. We integrate with your accounting software.
Year-Round Partnership
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly financial check-ins, tax projections, and strategic planning sessions. We stay ahead of rate changes and growth opportunities.
Real Results
Austin Web Agency (S-Corp + Equipment Depreciation)
A digital marketing agency with $1.1M revenue and $380K net profit. By electing S-Corp with $95K W-2 salary, the owner saves $21,700 in self-employment tax. Equipment purchases of $60K (computers, software licenses) qualify for 100% bonus depreciation. Combined annual savings: $26,300.
Annual Savings
$26,300
Austin Coffee Shop (Home Office + Franchise Tax)
A coffee shop with $850K revenue and $120K net profit. The owner also runs a home-based consulting side business netting $85K. By structuring the consulting as an S-Corp and using the home office deduction, total combined savings: $14,200.
Annual Savings
$14,200
Music Producer & Artist (Royalty Income + Depreciation)
An Austin music producer earning $250K from royalties and production work. By electing S-Corp ($80K salary) and depreciating studio equipment ($85K), they save $23,400 in self-employment tax plus $8,500 from depreciation.
Annual Savings
$31,900
Resources
S-Corp Tax Savings Calculator
See how much you could save by electing S-Corp status.
S-Corp Election Guide
Everything you need to know about S-Corp election.
LLC vs. S-Corp Guide
Understand the tax differences between LLC and S-Corp structures.
Marginal Tax Rate Calculator
Calculate your federal tax rates.
Accountable Plans Explained
How to reimburse yourself tax-free for business expenses.
QBI Deduction Guide
Understand the 23% qualified business income deduction.
Tax Services for Austin Business Owners
Every Austin engagement starts with the same proactive playbook. Explore the core services that drive most of our clients’ tax savings.
Proactive Tax Planning
Year-round strategy — projections, entity moves, and quarterly check-ins for Austin business owners.
Tax Preparation & Filing
Federal, state, and multi-state returns prepared by a CPA who already knows your strategy.
Outsourced Bookkeeping
Monthly closings, clean financials, and a single source of truth for your tax filings.
S-Corp Election & Reasonable Comp
When the S-Corp election makes sense, what salary to set, and how to avoid IRS scrutiny.
Cost Segregation
Accelerate depreciation on commercial property and rentals — pairs well with bonus depreciation.
CPA for Business Owners
Full-service tax and advisory built for Austin entrepreneurs scaling past $250K in revenue.
Serving Austin
We serve clients remotely across the Austin metro area and beyond with proactive tax strategy and year-round advisory.
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Austin Small Business CPA Questions
Yes. At $120K net income, an S-Corp election can save you $12,000–$15,000 annually in self-employment tax. You'd set your W-2 salary at approximately $70K–$75K and take the remainder as distributions, which aren't subject to self-employment tax.
Yes. You can use the simplified method ($5 per square foot, up to 300 sq ft = $1,500 max deduction) or calculate actual expenses (rent, utilities, internet, insurance). We calculate both and use the larger deduction.
Only if your gross revenue exceeds $1.23M. Below that threshold, you're exempt. If you're subject to the tax, it's 0.375% on margins for most businesses. We structure your entity to minimize exposure as you scale.
Computers, software, office furniture, equipment, and machinery all qualify. Under 100% bonus depreciation, you can deduct them fully in the year of purchase. This is a huge benefit for tech firms making equipment investments.
The IRS requires a "reasonable salary" for services rendered. For most service businesses, this is 50–75% of net profit. We determine a defensible salary amount that satisfies IRS scrutiny while minimizing self-employment tax.
Yes, but tax complexity increases. We help you structure each income stream, file appropriate tax returns, and manage quarterly estimated payments so you don't face penalties or overpay.
Stop Overpaying. Start Planning.
Austin business owners who work with a proactive CPA save an average of $15,000–$40,000 annually compared to basic compliance-only firms. Book a free 30-minute strategy call to see what you are missing.