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Tax Preparation in DeSoto
Howard Terrell CPA Firm PLLC helps individuals and business owners prepare tax returns with a clear understanding of the records, filing years, and questions involved. Work directly with a Texas CPA in DeSoto or coordinate your engagement remotely.
Personal tax returns and self-employment
Discuss wages, retirement income, self-employment, rental activity, investment reporting, and changes in your household or business. We review the complexity of your return and identify the information needed before preparation starts.
Business, trust, and estate returns
Services include Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041 when appropriate to the engagement. If business books need reconciliation or cleanup, we discuss that work separately so the tax return is supported by usable accounting records.
Tax planning and IRS correspondence
Year-round discussions can address estimated payments, business changes, and upcoming transactions. If you have IRS notices or unfiled years, tell us the notice number, tax periods, and response deadline in your initial inquiry without attaching confidential records.
What should I have ready?
- Your most recent filed return and a list of years needing preparation.
- A summary of income sources, entities, states, and major changes.
- For business returns, your accounting system and the last month reconciled.
- Any upcoming deadlines or notices requiring attention.
Serving southern Dallas County and beyond
Our DeSoto office welcomes clients from Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Lancaster, Dallas, Grand Prairie, and the wider DFW area. Remote engagements are available when appropriate; state-specific work is confirmed before acceptance.
Start with your needs and timeline
Email a brief description of the help you need, your location, and your deadline. We confirm fit, scope, and fees before work begins. Meetings at 1700 North Hampton Road, Suite 102, DeSoto, TX 75115, are by appointment.
Call (469) 941-4367 or email hterrell@htcpafirm.com. Request secure delivery instructions before sending tax records or confidential documents.