Seeking: Austin/Central Texas CPA for advice and tax prep

Investor · Temple, TX · Member since 2015 · 111 posts · 80 votes

Hi, all! Looking for a CPA in Austin/Central Texas who focuses on helping us real estate investors keep more of our money. I need tax advising and preparation, and I'd like to be able to meet someone face to face and for it to be someone who knows the local market.
Thank you in advance for your help with this!

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Basit SiddiqiBusiness Member

Accountant · New York, NY · Member since 2015 · 8k+ posts · 3k+ votes

Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate

1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA
2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA
3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.
4) Verify that your CPA is licensed. Many 'tax professionals' lie that they are a CPA.

Here is a link that you can use to verify that your CPA is licensed within the state of Texas

https://www.tsbpa.texas.gov/ge...

While @Michael Plaks is not located in Austin - He is located within Texas which is a huge plus as he can help maneuver through the complex Texas LLC Tax Laws(if it is applicable to you). Just be mindful that he has his practice set up remotely.

Best of luck to you in your search.

[email protected]917-280-8544

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Michael PlaksPro Member
Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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@Laura Sulak
You may want to ask in the Austin forum: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
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Laura Sulak
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Investor · Temple, TX · Member since 2015 · 111 posts · 80 votes
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Michael Plaks, thank you!
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Basit SiddiqiBusiness Member
Accountant · New York, NY · Member since 2015 · 8k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate

1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA
2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA
3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.
4) Verify that your CPA is licensed. Many 'tax professionals' lie that they are a CPA.

Here is a link that you can use to verify that your CPA is licensed within the state of Texas

https://www.tsbpa.texas.gov/ge...

While @Michael Plaks is not located in Austin - He is located within Texas which is a huge plus as he can help maneuver through the complex Texas LLC Tax Laws(if it is applicable to you). Just be mindful that he has his practice set up remotely.

Best of luck to you in your search.
[email protected]917-280-8544
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Ryan KellyBusiness Member
Real Estate Broker · Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Laura Sulak I sent you a DM with info.
[email protected]512-674-5478
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Laura Sulak
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Investor · Temple, TX · Member since 2015 · 111 posts · 80 votes
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@Basit Siddiqi @Michael Plaks Thank you for the great advice!

@Ryan Kelly Thank you for the DM. I've replied. I do appreciate the helpful input from all of you!
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