Austin Area Tax

09/04/2026

If your first question is “Who can prepare my return for the lowest price?” Austin Area Tax may not be the right firm for you.

And that's okay.

Austin Area Tax is designed for clients who place a higher value on:

• Working directly with an experienced CPA
• Personalized attention
• Clear explanations
• Continuity from year to year
• Tax planning when needed
• Having a CPA who understands their overall tax situation

Individual tax-preparation engagements start at $895, with pricing increasing based on complexity.

S-corporation + personal tax-return engagements start at $1,295.

If you're looking for a long-term CPA relationship rather than commodity tax preparation, 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.

09/02/2026

Driving for your business? Don't wait until tax season to figure out your mileage.

Business mileage is one of the most common deductions self-employed clients ask about.

The important part isn't just knowing that mileage may be deductible.

It's having records that show the business purpose and support the deduction.

Trying to reconstruct an entire year's driving from memory during tax season is much harder than maintaining good records throughout the year.

If you're self-employed and have questions about expenses such as mileage, home office costs, meals, or health insurance, Austin Area Tax may be a good fit.

Schedule a New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com



General information only. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.

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

08/31/2026

Tax preparation looks backward. Tax planning looks forward.

Tax preparation tells us what happened during the year and reports it correctly.

Tax planning gives us an opportunity to discuss what is happening before the year is over.

For clients who want more proactive guidance, Austin Area Tax offers three levels of service:

• Tax preparation
• Tax preparation + annual planning
• Tax preparation + quarterly planning

Not every client needs quarterly tax planning.

But for business owners and taxpayers whose financial situations are changing, having scheduled opportunities to look ahead can be valuable.

Learn more or 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.

08/28/2026

I've been a CPA since 2005 and have focused on tax since 2013, with prior experience at Deloitte.

Today, Austin Area Tax is a solo CPA practice where I work directly with every client.

My goal isn't to process the largest number of tax returns possible.

It's to work with clients who value experience, knowledge, thoughtful answers, and a CPA relationship that can continue from year to year.

Austin Area Tax primarily serves Texas residents who are self-employed, own closely held S corporations, or own rental property.

If that's the kind of tax relationship you're looking for, schedule a 30-minute New Client Consultation at www.AustinAreaTax.com.

— Shelia Williams, CPA

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

08/26/2026

How much salary should an S-corporation owner pay themselves?

It's one of the most common questions I receive from S-corp owners.

There isn't one payroll number that works for every owner.

An owner who performs services for the corporation generally needs to consider reasonable compensation based on the work being performed and the circumstances of the business.

That's also why choosing the smallest possible paycheck simply to reduce payroll taxes isn't a sound tax strategy.

Austin Area Tax helps S-corporation owners understand how payroll, distributions, business profit, and their personal tax return work together.

If you own an S corporation and want more personalized guidance, 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.

08/24/2026

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.