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Tax Preparation & Planning
Individual, corporate, partnership, S corporation, estate, and trust tax preparation—plus year-round planning.
DeSoto CPA · Dallas–Fort Worth · Remote Services
Tax preparation.
Business accounting.
Your DeSoto CPA.
CPA-led business and financial statement audits, IT audits, tax preparation, business accounting, bookkeeping, and fractional Controller support for individuals and business owners throughout Dallas–Fort Worth and across the United States. Work with a Texas CPA remotely, or meet at our DeSoto office by appointment. Start with an email about what you need.
Texas CPA practiceBusiness & individual taxQuickBooks accountingController-level advisory
What we do
Services built around your financial needs.
From getting your books in order to navigating tax questions and making informed business decisions, we provide the expertise you need at every stage.
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Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping
Transaction review, account reconciliation, financial statements, and reliable ongoing accounting support.
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Fractional Controller & CFO
Financial oversight, cash-flow planning, reporting improvements, and decision support without a full-time hire.
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QuickBooks Consulting
QuickBooks Online and Desktop setup, accounting cleanup, workflow improvements, and one-on-one support.
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IRS Tax Resolution
Assistance with IRS notices, past-due returns, payment arrangements, penalty relief, and tax compliance questions.
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Business & Financial Advisory
Business formation guidance, management reporting, financial systems, and enterprise accounting process support.
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Business & Financial Statement Audits
Independent financial statement and balance sheet audit engagements for businesses, lenders and other report users.
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IT Audits & Internal Controls
Examine technology controls, system access, data protection and business continuity, with findings tailored to your business.
Location should not limit your options
Work with your CPA from where you are.
Whether you need an individual return prepared, a clearer set of books, or regular financial oversight, the first step can happen by email. Tell us about your needs and where you are located; we will confirm whether the firm can accept your engagement.
How remote services work ↗Clear communication. Defined next steps.
- Start with a written inquiry at your convenience
- Agree on deliverables, responsibilities, and fees
- Receive instructions for authorized access and secure document delivery
- Use a communication schedule suited to your engagement
Service availability depends on your needs, the jurisdictions involved, and the firm's capacity. State-specific work is confirmed before acceptance.
Experienced. Independent. Accountable.
“Sound financial decisions begin with accurate information and thoughtful advice.”
Meet the firm
Professional guidance. Personal attention.
In business since 1988, Howard Terrell brings 38 years of business experience to his work with individuals and business owners.
Howard Terrell CPA Firm PLLC is a Texas-based practice for people who want a direct relationship with their CPA. You do not need to live near our office to inquire about tax preparation, accounting cleanup, monthly reporting, or financial oversight. We begin with your goals, confirm that we can handle the engagement, and agree on the scope and fees before work starts.
- Direct attention from a CPA
- Support for individuals and closely held businesses
- Accounting systems and financial statement expertise
- Remote collaboration with clearly defined responsibilities
How we work
Clear steps. Better outcomes.
We begin by understanding what you need, then develop a practical scope of services and a path forward.
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Discuss your goals
Tell us by email about your business or tax needs, your state, and your timeline. We will arrange the next step.
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Define the engagement
We review available records, clarify responsibilities, and establish the scope and fees before work begins.
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Move forward with confidence
Receive focused analysis, reliable deliverables, and guidance tailored to your situation.
For existing clients
Your client document portal.
Sign in with your approved email address and authenticator app to share documents with our office.
- Upload documents after the firm approves your account
- Access shared documents, when enabled by the firm
- Keep confidential files out of ordinary email attachments
Portal access requires office approval and authenticator verification. Please use the portal for confidential documents.
Confidential client document exchange
Your financial records deserve a secure place.
Ready for a clearer financial picture?
Local or out of state, start with an email. We will confirm service availability, scope, and fees for your situation.
Get in touch
Let's talk about what you need.
Tell us where you are located and what help you need. Remote inquiries are welcome from across the U.S.; in-person meetings at our DeSoto office are by appointment.
Texas office · In-person appointments1700 North Hampton Road, Suite 102
DeSoto, TX 75115
Meetings by appointment only
DeSoto, TX 75115
Meetings by appointment only
Telephone(469) 941-4367
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Local offices. A wider reach.
A CPA for Dallas–Fort Worth and beyond.
Get tax preparation and business accounting support from our DeSoto office, with in-person meetings by appointment and remote collaboration for clients across the metroplex. We welcome inquiries from Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Plano, Frisco, Grand Prairie, DeSoto, Southlake, and neighboring communities.
Outside North Texas? Many tax and accounting engagements can be coordinated remotely. Tell us your state, business locations, return types, and timeline so we can confirm service availability and agree on scope and fees.
Our other Texas location: Southlake CPA office.
QuickBooks cleanup in DeSoto
Unreconciled accounts or a bookkeeping backlog? Review our cleanup process, what to prepare and how project work can connect with ongoing monthly accounting.