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Mike Raitt, CPA Since 1985, Mike Raitt, CPA has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local ind

Mike Raitt, CPA provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. At Mike Raitt, CPA, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. Our professional services include:

Tax Management Services
Estate and Trust Planning and Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping/Write-up
QuickBooks Accounting Help and Assistance
Employee Benefits, Pension, and Profit-Sharing Plans
Financial Projections and Forecasts
Accounting Services
Financial and Retirement Planning
Entity Selection and Restructuring
Payroll Services
Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis
Tax Management Services



At Mike Raitt, CPA, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities. Our expertise, experience, analysis and thorough research allow us to optimize financial opportunities to be found in existing as well as recently altered tax laws. Request information about Tax Management Services below
Accounting Services



From start-ups to established enterprises, businesses rely on accurate and insightful financial information in order to maintain profitability and capitalize on new opportunities. Mike Raitt, CPA accounting services steer you closer to these goals with accurate record-keeping and reporting as well as support on financial issues such as initial accounting system setup, cost-containment, tax planning, investments, and employee benefit and profit-sharing plans. These services include but are not limited to:

General ledger and financial statement preparation
Bookkeeping (Monthly, quarterly, or annual)
Accounting system setup and support
Payroll processing
Cash flow budgeting and forecasting
Personal financial statements
Employee benefit and profit-sharing plans
Corporate tax planning and return preparation
Litigation support
Request information about Accounting Services below
Estate and Trust Planning and Tax Preparation

Effective estate and trust planning can ensure financial security for loved ones. For businesses, it can maintain a smooth succession of ownership. Mike Raitt, CPA's role is to help you navigate the complex and shifting tax laws to facilitate the transfer of assets and minimize the tax liability of your beneficiaries. Everyone should have a well-thought-out plan as to how to distribute the assets left in one's estate so as to avoid complications and to be sure that the individual’s wishes are followed. Having your taxes and estate thoroughly and carefully planned will ensure that your loved ones don't have any complications to deal with during a time of loss. Request information about Estate and Trust Planning and Tax Preparation below
Financial and Retirement Planning




Mike Raitt, CPA's goal is to help you reach your financial goals and maintain financial independence through a comfortable retirement. We can guide you through tough decision-making processes such as asset allocation, investment performance monitoring, college education funding, retirement plans, insurance, and tax, estate, and business succession planning. Whether you are developing an investment strategy or evaluating current investments, Mike Raitt, CPA can ensure that your portfolio will take into account tax implications for an advantageous after-tax return. The road to retirement is a long one and we can help you to take the proper steps to reach your goals. Request information about Financial and Retirement Planning below
Bookkeeping/Write-up



Accurate record-keeping is essential to a successful business yet can also be complicated and time consuming. Mike Raitt, CPA can help you with the organization and day-to-day tasks of bookkeeping so that you can focus on your core business. Request information about Bookkeeping/Write-up below
Entity Selection and Restructuring



Your business entity has a large impact on your taxes and other liabilities. From your company's inception through its growth and development, Mike Raitt, CPA can advise you on choosing an entity type and later restructuring if advantageous. With our knowledge and expertise, you will always be receiving the most advantageous entity type for the functions your business performs. Request information about Entity Selection and Restructuring below
QuickBooks Accounting Help and Assistance



QuickBooks can provide useful and timely information in the form of financial statements, reports and graphs. However, it can only provide this information if you purchase the right product and then install, setup and use it properly. We don't just help you use the software, we help you use it more efficiently and more effectively. Mike Raitt, CPA offers the following solutions to help meet your QuickBooks needs:

Personal Training

We train you personally! Either one-on-one or several individuals within your organization at your company's location. Installation

We install QuickBooks on your stand alone computer or in a network environment, in either single- or multi-user mode. Setup

We assist new QuickBooks users with initial setup including: EasyStep Interview, Preferences, Lists, Customers, Vendors, Employees, Banking and Reports. We also help experienced users manage their businesses more effectively by improving their current setup. Many users experience problems and lack the ability to generate and track important information as a result of inadequate setup. Support

Our QuickBooks support service can assist you with any installation, setup or operation assistance you might need. In addition, our support is not limited just to the software part of it, but we can also provide accounting and payroll assistance. Review

Our QuickBooks review service helps companies that have the human resources to perform daily accounting and payroll tasks, but need an accounting and payroll expert to review your transactions, accounts and reports. This review ensures that you receive timely, relevant and reliable financial information. We also inform you of any corrections, adjustments or reclassifications necessary to ensure that the financial information you receive reflects the correct financial condition of your business. Reviews may be conducted at any time, but monthly reviews provide you with up-to-date information and feedback about your business. Request information about QuickBooks Accounting Help and Assistance below
Payroll Services



Mike Raitt, CPA's payroll services can help you reduce the time spent on administration through developing and implementing a computerized payroll system that will facilitate processing, timely payment and preparation of tax returns. Request information about Payroll Services below
Employee Benefits, Pension, and Profit-Sharing Plans



Choosing and administering benefit plans for your employees is often a complex process. Mike Raitt, CPA can help you develop, implement, and administer your benefit, retirement, and profit-sharing plans with an eye toward maximizing tax advantages. Request information about Employee Benefits, Pension, and Profit-Sharing Plans below
Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis



Good cash management can improve a company's liquidity, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Mike Raitt, CPA can help you maintain optimal cash flow levels by tracking sources and uses, forecasting, and budgeting accordingly. Request information about Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis below
Financial Projections and Forecasts



No one can predict the future perfectly, but we can all benefit from planning for it. Mike Raitt, CPA combines expertise and experience with a gained understanding of your business to produce financial projections that can help you manage your business plan and spending. Depending on your needs, our work can range from top-level reports to detailed financial models. Request information about Financial Projections and Forecasts below

If your business offers employees a 401(k) plan, be sure to comply with all applicable regulations. Misunderstanding or ...
10/21/2026

If your business offers employees a 401(k) plan, be sure to comply with all applicable regulations. Misunderstanding or inadvertently ignoring eligibility rules — for example, when workers must be allowed to start participating — can result in IRS penalties. It can also harm employees who are mistakenly excluded. Contact us at (972) 964-5100 with questions.

Reconstructing business mileage records months after the fact can be frustrating — and unreliable. If you or your employ...
10/20/2026

Reconstructing business mileage records months after the fact can be frustrating — and unreliable. If you or your employees use personal vehicles for business, establish a system for logging trips as they occur. QuickBooks users can take advantage of mobile tools that automatically track trips and classify business vs. personal mileage. Other mileage apps or a well-maintained manual log can also work. As year end approaches, make sure your records include key details, such as mileage and business purpose. Timely, accurate documentation is essential for bookkeeping, employee reimbursements and tax reporting. Call us at (972) 964-5100 for help improving your mileage tracking process.

If you own a life insurance policy and your estate exceeds the gift and estate tax exemption amount, a portion of its pr...
10/19/2026

If you own a life insurance policy and your estate exceeds the gift and estate tax exemption amount, a portion of its proceeds could be lost to estate tax. If you don’t own the policy, the proceeds won’t be included in your taxable estate. Using an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can keep life insurance policies out of your estate. An ILIT owns one or more policies on your life, and it manages and distributes policy proceeds according to your wishes. You aren’t allowed to retain any powers over the policy, such as the right to change the beneficiary. Contact us at (972) 964-5100 to discuss whether an ILIT might be appropriate for your situation.

If you’re responsible for collecting, accounting for or remitting federal taxes withheld from employee paychecks, beware...
10/16/2026

If you’re responsible for collecting, accounting for or remitting federal taxes withheld from employee paychecks, beware of the trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP). As a responsible individual, you may be personally liable for a 100% penalty on income and employment taxes your business either fails to collect or fails to remit to the IRS. Your actions must be “willful,” meaning you’ve been, or should have been, aware of the responsibility and either intentionally disregarded the law or were indifferent to it. According to the IRS, no “evil intent or bad motive” is required. Call us at (972) 964-5100 if you receive a letter from the IRS about the TFRP or for help with tax compliance.

We’re more than just tax and accounting professionals. We’re your partners in business growth. Beyond preparing your tax...
10/14/2026

We’re more than just tax and accounting professionals. We’re your partners in business growth. Beyond preparing your tax returns and keeping your books in order, we can help you improve cash flow, safely plan for expansion and make smarter financial decisions. Let’s talk about how our advisory services can strengthen your strategic planning, streamline operations, and uncover new opportunities for long-term growth and success. Call us today at (972) 964-5100 to schedule a consultation.

Many businesses allow customers to pay with credit and debit cards, payment apps, and other electronic payment methods. ...
10/13/2026

Many businesses allow customers to pay with credit and debit cards, payment apps, and other electronic payment methods. Payment processors and platforms often deduct their fees before transferring funds, but you generally shouldn’t report the net amount as revenue. Instead, record the full amount of each sale as revenue and post the processing fee as an operating expense. Keeping these amounts separate shows how much you’re spending to accept electronic payments and whether rising processing costs are eating into your profits. Contact us at (972) 964-5100 for help reconciling processor statements with your accounting records and evaluating your payment mix.

Severe weather and other threats to a business’s ability to operate can occur at any time. Although you can’t foresee ev...
10/12/2026

Severe weather and other threats to a business’s ability to operate can occur at any time. Although you can’t foresee every disaster, you can put together a comprehensive business continuity plan that addresses most potential threats. If you don’t have a plan in place, implement basic protections immediately, such as an evacuation strategy and insurance. But, from there, take your time to get it right. Call us at (972) 964-5100 for help identifying and managing the costs associated with a business continuity plan.

If you’re sending money abroad, beware of a possible 1% excise tax. This new tax generally applies to transfers of cash,...
10/09/2026

If you’re sending money abroad, beware of a possible 1% excise tax. This new tax generally applies to transfers of cash, money orders or cashier’s checks from U.S. senders to foreign recipients via certain remittance transfer providers such as Western Union and MoneyGram. But transfers made via credit or debit card, bank account transfer, or digital wallet aren’t subject to the excise tax. Essentially, the tax doesn’t apply to transfers from accounts in financial institutions subject to Bank Secrecy Act requirements or to credit or debit cards issued in the U.S. So to avoid the extra expense, consider using a card or ACH transfer from your own bank account. Contact us at (972) 964-5100 to learn more.

How much should you budget for retirement expenses? One common guideline says 60% to 70% of your current income. Some ex...
10/07/2026

How much should you budget for retirement expenses? One common guideline says 60% to 70% of your current income. Some expenses might decrease or disappear (commuting costs, mortgage payments), while others are likely to increase (health care, property taxes). Specificity, not to mention incorporating inflation into your calculation, is important. We can help — call us at (972) 964-5100.

Accurate financial records are essential for your company’s success. However, many small business owners struggle with a...
10/06/2026

Accurate financial records are essential for your company’s success. However, many small business owners struggle with accounting and bookkeeping tasks. We can handle these chores for you, so you can focus on running your business. Call us at (972) 964-5100 to schedule a consultation.

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1800 PRESTON PARK Boulevard STE 145
Dallas, TX
75093

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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