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Austin's technology, semiconductor and software companies and the employees who hold their stock need advice on research credits, equity compensation and growth across state lines. We serve Austin clients remotely, with on-site visits as needed.
Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Texas.
What we handle
Startups and software companies often qualify for the federal research credit under section 41 and can deduct domestic research costs immediately under section 174A. Early-stage companies can use up to $500,000 a year of credit against payroll taxes. Founders and investors in C corporations may exclude gain under section 1202 if the stock and company meet the qualified small business stock rules.
Employees at Austin tech companies receive RSUs, incentive stock options and ESPP shares, each with different tax timing, withholding gaps and AMT exposure. Companies hiring remotely in other states also need payroll registration and nexus planning, and Texas companies must manage the franchise tax as they grow.
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Credits, entity choice and investor reporting.
R&D credits, 174A and multi-state payroll.
RSU, ISO and ESPP planning and returns.
Contractors serving Texas agencies from Austin.
Our approach
A senior advisor reviews your situation.
Scope, fees and timeline in an engagement letter.
Secure document exchange and video meetings.
Filings, credits and year-round planning.
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Our offices are in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and New York. We serve Austin clients remotely and visit on site when an engagement needs it.
Often yes. A qualified small business can apply up to $500,000 a year of research credit against the employer share of payroll taxes.
Section 1202 lets eligible shareholders exclude gain on qualified small business stock in a C corporation. For stock issued after July 4, 2025, partial exclusions start after three years and the full exclusion after five, subject to caps and company requirements.
Employers often withhold federal tax on RSUs at a flat supplemental rate that is lower than your actual bracket, so many employees owe more at filing.
Most entities with limited liability do once revenue exceeds the no-tax-due threshold.
Latest updates
Authorized representatives can now make balance-due, amended return, extension, proposed assessment and federal tax deposit payments for business clients online. Appropriate authorization for the client and tax matter is required.
Source: IRS (IR-2026-134)
For 2027 the joint-return standard deduction rises to $33,200, the estate tax basic exclusion to $15,480,000, the annual gift exclusion to $20,000 and the Section 179 expensing limit to $2,640,000. Our advisors recommend revisiting year-end gifting and equipment purchase plans with these figures in mind.
Source: IRS (IR-2026-133)
All 6,576 nominated census tracts, including 2,594 rural tracts eligible for enhanced benefits, become Opportunity Zones on January 1, 2027 for ten years. Investors with capital gains should review the new map before committing funds.
Source: IRS (IR-2026-132)
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