Austin Area Tax

08/24/2026

Rental-property owners: are you confident you're capturing all of your expenses?

Some rental expenses are easy to remember.

Others can be overlooked because they don't arrive as a separate bill.

For example, information related to homeowners insurance or other property costs may appear in mortgage or property records. HOA fees and other expenses also need to be tracked appropriately.

Complete records make tax preparation much easier—and help ensure the return reflects the full picture of the rental activity.

Austin Area Tax works with Texas rental-property owners who want careful, personalized tax preparation.

Schedule a New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com.

08/21/2026

Would becoming an S corporation save you taxes?

Sometimes.

But “S corporations save taxes” is not enough information to decide whether an S-corp makes sense for your business.

Some of the questions that need to be considered include:

• How much profit is the business generating?
• What would reasonable owner compensation look like?
• What additional payroll and compliance costs would you incur?
• How would you take distributions?
• Does the potential tax benefit justify the added complexity?

Austin Area Tax works with Texas business owners who want to understand how an S corporation affects both their business return and personal tax return.

If you're wondering whether an S corporation makes sense for you, start with a New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com.

Virtual CPA tax preparation and planning for Texas self-employed individuals, S-corp owners and rental-property owners. Work directly with Shelia.

08/19/2026

When you hire a CPA firm, do you know who will actually prepare your return?

At Austin Area Tax, the answer is simple.

You work directly with Shelia Williams, CPA for your tax preparation and planning.

Austin Area Tax is a solo CPA firm. There are no junior preparers and no staff handoffs.

That means you don't have to explain your tax situation to a different person every year.

The practice is designed for clients who value experience, knowledge, personalized guidance, and the continuity of working with a CPA who understands their tax situation from year to year.

Looking for that kind of CPA relationship?

Schedule a 30-minute New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com

Virtual CPA tax preparation and planning for Texas self-employed individuals, S-corp owners and rental-property owners. Work directly with Shelia.

08/17/2026

“Can I deduct this?” is one of the questions I hear most often from business owners.

Common questions involve:

• Home-office expenses
• Business mileage
• Meals
• Health insurance
• Equipment and supplies
• Software and subscriptions

The answer isn't always simply yes or no. The tax treatment can depend on why the expense was incurred, how it relates to the business, and whether the documentation supports the deduction.

Good tax preparation involves understanding the activity behind the numbers—not just entering numbers into software.

If you're self-employed and want a CPA who will take the time to understand your business, schedule a New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com.

Virtual CPA tax preparation and planning for Texas self-employed individuals, S-corp owners and rental-property owners. Work directly with Shelia.

08/14/2026

Are you looking for more than basic tax preparation?

Austin Area Tax is a virtual CPA practice primarily serving Texas residents who are:

• Self-employed
• Owners of a one-owner or married-couple S corporation
• Rental-property owners
• Looking for an ongoing relationship with an experienced CPA

When you work with Austin Area Tax, you work directly with Shelia Williams, CPA. There are no junior preparers or staff handoffs.

If you value experience, clear explanations, continuity, and personalized service, we may be a good fit.

Schedule a 30-minute New Client Consultation at www.austinareatax.com

Virtual CPA tax preparation and planning for Texas self-employed individuals, S-corp owners and rental-property owners. Work directly with Shelia.