CPA & Business Accounting Services for Katy, TX

Katy is booming with franchises, retail, restaurants, and real estate investment. You need a CPA who understands Katy's fast-growth business challenges-multi-location complexity, franchise compliance, inventory management-and keeps your financials clear, compliant, and tax-optimized.

Katy, Texas business district

Darshi Kasotia CPA, PLLC is a Texas-licensed CPA firm serving Katy small businesses, franchise owners, and families across Harris and Fort Bend counties. Whether you need a certified public accountant in Katy for tax preparation and monthly bookkeeping, or year-round strategy for a growing franchise or multi-location operation, you work with one licensed CPA who knows your file. Not a call center, not a seasonal storefront.

We handle the whole picture: bookkeeping, business and personal tax preparation, payroll, outsourced CFO advisory, and new business formation, all on fixed monthly pricing with no billable-hour surprises. We work with clients across that full range, from first-time small-business owners to franchise operators, restaurateurs, and real estate investors.

Katy Business Landscape

Why Katy Businesses Choose Us

Franchise & Multi-Location Expertise

Katy has exploded with franchises. Franchise accounting is different-royalties, corporate reporting, multi-unit compliance. We track your franchises, manage royalty deductions, and navigate franchisor-specific tax rules.

Retail & Point-of-Sale Integration

Retail businesses need real-time inventory and sales tracking. We set up Xero or QuickBooks Online with POS integration, category-level profit analysis, and daily reconciliation so you always know your true margin.

Restaurant Accounting & Tax Optimization

Restaurant margins are thin and complex. We design systems to separate food costs from labor, track tips correctly, manage sales tax across multiple revenue streams, and maximize every deduction.

Real Estate Investor Tax Planning

Katy's real estate market attracts investors. We audit portfolios for missed deductions-mortgage interest, depreciation, cost segregation, repairs vs. improvements-and model tax-efficient exit strategies.

Growing Business Structure Optimization

As your Katy business grows, your structure matters. We help you choose between S-Corp, LLC, and other entities based on income and liability, and handle conversion planning if you're scaling fast.

Same-Day Responsiveness

We're local and accessible. No call centers-you get direct access to Darshi and her team. We respond same-day to questions, handle urgent compliance issues, and stay proactive on your behalf.

What We Offer

Services Built for Katy Businesses

Bookkeeping

Real-time cloud-based bookkeeping with inventory, POS, and multi-location integration for Katy retail and franchise owners.

  • Daily transactions & reconciliation
  • Inventory & cost-of-goods tracking
  • Multi-location consolidation
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Tax Preparation & Planning

Year-round tax strategy tailored to Katy business types-franchises, restaurants, real estate, and high-income professionals.

  • Proactive tax planning & modeling
  • Franchise-specific compliance
  • Real estate & depreciation strategies
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Payroll Services

Full-service payroll for multi-location restaurants, retailers, and growing Katy businesses with complex tax withholding.

  • Weekly, biweekly, or monthly processing
  • Tip withholding & reporting
  • Multi-state compliance
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Outsourced CFO

Strategic financial advisory for franchise owners, restaurant operators, and real estate investors planning growth or exit.

  • Cash flow forecasting & analysis
  • Unit economics & profitability
  • Exit strategy & valuation planning
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New Business Formation

Entity setup and tax-efficient structuring for new Katy businesses, franchise launches, and startup founders.

  • LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp guidance
  • Articles of formation & EIN filing
  • Operating agreement & structure planning
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Xero Setup & Training

Cloud-based accounting for growing Katy businesses. We configure, train, and integrate Xero with your entire workflow.

  • System setup & configuration
  • Bank & POS integration
  • Team training & ongoing support
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What Katy Business Owners Say

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Business

"I like the fact that Darshi Kasotia CPA is a local business. The tax worksheet that Darshi provided helped me understand my investments profit and loss. It forces me to sit down and work on the itemization to understand the good and bad areas of expenses. I wish to get more from Darshi's knowledge and services in the future."

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Business

"Darshi has been our CPA for over 2 years now for our business. She has been filing our tax returns and also processes our payroll. She is very responsive, meticulous and prompt. I would highly recommend her services."

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Individual

"Absolutely recommend her for income tax return. She responds very fast, checks all materials carefully, and is very patient to answer your questions. She provides me the same high quality service before and after my payment. Really happy to have her prepared my Amended Tax Return form. Absolutely will work with Darshi for more years. It is my great decision to switch from previous CPA to Darshi."

Official Katy & Harris County Links

City of Katy Business Portal ↗

Business licenses, permits, and development services

Katy Area Chamber of Commerce ↗

Business networking and advocacy

Harris County Tax Assessor ↗

Property tax information and appeals

SBA Houston District Office ↗

Small business lending, training, and support

Harris County Government ↗

County permits and licensing

Texas General Land Office ↗

Economic development and business resources

FAQ

Katy Business Owner Questions

The questions we get most often - answered honestly.

Franchise owners in Katy face royalty tracking, multi-unit compliance, and state-specific franchise regulations. We help owners manage ongoing royalty deductions, coordinate accounting across multiple locations, and navigate franchisor reporting requirements while maximizing tax-efficient structures.
Multi-location payroll requires consistent tax withholding, local compliance tracking, and coordinated reporting. We process payroll across all your Katy and surrounding-area locations from one cloud-based system, ensuring accuracy and compliance while saving you time.
Retail businesses need real-time inventory integration, sales tracking by location or category, and reconciliation of multiple payment methods. We set up Xero or QuickBooks Online with inventory modules, Point-of-Sale integration, and weekly reconciliation to keep your books accurate.
Real estate investors often miss mortgage interest, property tax, depreciation, and expense deductions. We audit your portfolio for every eligible deduction-repairs vs. capital improvements, cost segregation, HOA fees, property management-to minimize your tax liability while staying IRS-compliant.
Restaurants face payroll taxes, sales tax complexity, tip withholding, food cost tracking, and labor law compliance. We design accounting systems that separate food costs from labor, track tips correctly, and manage sales tax across multiple revenue streams to maximize deductions and minimize audit risk.
As your business grows, your structure matters. We help you choose between S-Corp, LLC, and other entities based on income, liability, and tax planning. We also handle conversion planning if you're switching structures, ensuring zero disruption while optimizing your tax position for long-term growth.

Tax & Business Insights

Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Katy Small Businesses

Bookkeeping doesn't stay clean by accident. See the 12-point monthly routine our team runs for clients across Katy and Greater Houston, so nothing slips through the cracks.

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Year-End Tax Checklist for Katy Businesses (2026 Edition)

December 31st is a hard cutoff for several tax moves. This checklist breaks down what Katy business owners need to handle before year-end, and what can safely wait until filing season.

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Starting a Business in Katy: 7 Steps Before You Open Your Doors

Entity type, EIN, registered agent, sales tax permit: seven decisions determine how smoothly your launch goes. Here's the order that keeps new Katy businesses out of trouble.

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LLC vs. S-Corp for Katy Business Owners: The Real Difference (With Numbers)

Most comparisons skip the math entirely. We ran the actual numbers on a $150K-profit Texas business to show what S-Corp election really saves, and what it costs to maintain.

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Ready to Get Financially Clear?

Katy business owners trust Darshi Kasotia CPA for tax strategy, bookkeeping, and CFO-level financial planning. Let's build a plan that keeps your business compliant, tax-smart, and ready to grow.

Last reviewed: August 2026