CPA & Business Accounting Services for Richmond, TX
Richmond is home to contractors, family-owned businesses,
home-based entrepreneurs, and new LLC founders. You need a CPA who
understands Richmond's fast-growth communities-contractor tax
complexity, home-office deductions, multi-year cleanup
scenarios-and keeps your books clear, compliant, and
tax-optimized.
Darshi Kasotia CPA, PLLC is a Texas-licensed CPA firm serving Richmond
small businesses, professionals, and families across Fort Bend County.
Whether you need a certified public accountant in Richmond for tax
preparation and monthly bookkeeping, or year-round strategy for a
growing business, 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 established companies and real
estate investors.
Richmond Community
Why Richmond Businesses Choose Us
Contractor & Trades Expertise
Richmond's construction and trade businesses need specialized
accounting. We track labor vs. materials, manage job costing,
handle subcontractor 1099s, and optimize vehicle and equipment
depreciation. Contractors often leave thousands in deductions on
the table-we make sure you don't.
Home-Based Business Accounting
Running a business from home in Pecan Grove, Aliana, or elsewhere
means home office deductions, internet, supplies, and equipment
write-offs. We set up systems that capture every eligible
deduction and keep you IRS-compliant-whether you're using the
simplified or actual expense method.
LLC Formation & Setup
New Richmond LLCs need guidance on entity structure, tax
classification, EIN filing, and initial bookkeeping setup. We
handle the accounting side and make sure you start with clean
books, proper categorization, and a tax plan that works from day
one.
Multi-Year Cleanup & Recovery
Many Richmond business owners come to us with years of
disorganized records or incomplete accounting. We reconstruct your
history, file amendments if needed, set up compliant systems going
forward, and help you get current with the IRS without stress or
surprises.
Real Estate Investor Tax Planning
Richmond investors managing rental properties face depreciation,
cost segregation, and repair vs. improvement decisions. We audit
for missed deductions, model tax-efficient strategies, and
coordinate with your investment portfolio for long-term growth.
Fort Bend County Compliance
Richmond operates under Fort Bend County regulations. We stay
current on local licensing, property tax deadlines, and sales tax
requirements. We manage quarterly payments, track county
compliance, and ensure you're never blindsided by a filing
deadline.
What We Offer
Services for Richmond Businesses
LLC Formation & Structuring
New LLC setup with tax planning, entity classification guidance,
and initial bookkeeping configuration for Richmond entrepreneurs.
"As a contractor, tracking jobs and subcontractor payments was a
nightmare. Darshi set up a system that separates revenue by
project, manages my 1099s, and caught depreciation deductions I'd
completely missed. My tax bill is way lower, and my books are
finally clear."
Lisa K.
Home-Based LLC Owner, Pecan Grove
★★★★★
"I was running my home business without formal accounting. Darshi
helped me form an LLC, set up bookkeeping, and showed me all the
deductions I could claim-home office, internet, supplies,
equipment. My first clean tax filing saved me thousands."
James P.
Multi-Year Cleanup Client, Aliana
★★★★★
"Three years of scattered receipts and incomplete records. I was
terrified of an audit. Darshi reconstructed everything, filed
amendments where needed, and got me current with the IRS. Her
professionalism and thoroughness gave me back my peace of mind."
Regional chamber of commerce - Darshi Kasotia CPA is a proud
member.
FAQ
Richmond Business Owner Questions
The questions we get most often - answered honestly.
LLC formation requires filing with the Texas Secretary of State,
obtaining an EIN from the IRS, and setting up proper bookkeeping
from day one. We handle the accounting side: entity structure
guidance, initial tax classification decision (sole proprietor,
partnership, or S-Corp election), and ensuring your books are
ready for tax time. Many new Richmond LLCs avoid expensive
mistakes by working with us upfront.
Contractors track labor vs. materials, manage multiple job sites,
handle subcontractor payments, and deal with quarterly estimated
taxes. We set up systems that separate revenue by job, track
subcontractor 1099s, manage vehicle and equipment depreciation,
and flag deductions many contractors miss-from home office to tool
write-offs to job-site meals.
A multi-year cleanup doesn't have to be painful. We gather your
historical records, reconstruct income and expenses, file amended
returns if needed, and set up clean systems for the future. Most
home-business owners are surprised by deductions they've
missed-home office, utilities, supplies, internet, vehicle-that
compound over years. We'll audit your situation and make it right
with the IRS.
Home-based businesses in Richmond can claim either simplified home
office ($5 per sq ft up to 300 sq ft) or actual expenses
(rent/mortgage interest, utilities, insurance, repairs
proportional to business use). Beyond home office, you can deduct
supplies, equipment, internet, phone, business software, and
vehicle mileage. We'll calculate which method saves you the most
and ensure every deduction is IRS-defensible.
Fort Bend County businesses need to stay current on local business
licensing, property tax deadlines, and sales tax requirements. As
a contractor or retailer, you may owe sales tax on services or
goods. We monitor Fort Bend deadlines, manage quarterly tax
payments, and ensure you're compliant with county permitting and
licensing requirements.
Family businesses often benefit from S-Corp election, strategic
salary planning, and pass-through entity deductions. If you employ
family members, there are special rules for wages and benefits. We
help structure your family business to minimize taxes while
staying compliant, and we handle the documentation required by the
IRS.
Many Richmond contractors are transitioning from 1099 to W-2
business owner. This involves LLC formation, payroll setup,
liability insurance coordination, and tax planning. We'll help you
understand the difference between sole proprietor and LLC, whether
an S-Corp election makes sense, and how to structure payroll
efficiently.
Tax & Business Insights
Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Richmond Small Businesses
Books don't stay reconciled on their own. This is the 12-point
monthly process our CPA team runs for clients throughout
Richmond and Fort Bend County, and the reason each step
matters.
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Year-End Tax Checklist for Richmond Businesses (2026 Edition)
Several tax moves have a hard December 31st deadline. This
checklist lays out what Richmond business owners should handle
before year-end closes, and what can wait until April.
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Starting a Business in Richmond: 7 Steps Before You Open Your
Doors
From entity type to your sales tax permit, seven early
decisions set the tone for everything after. Here's the order
we recommend before a Richmond business opens its doors.
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LLC vs. S-Corp for Richmond Business Owners: The Real
Difference (With Numbers)
Most guides skip the actual math. We modeled a $150K-profit
Texas business to show the real self-employment tax savings,
and what an S-Corp election costs to maintain.
Read more →
Ready to Get Your Richmond Business Organized?
Richmond contractors, home business owners, and new LLCs trust Darshi
Kasotia CPA for LLC formation, contractor accounting, home-office
deductions, and multi-year cleanup. Let's build a plan that gets you
compliant, tax-smart, and ready to scale.