CPA in Richmond, TX | Tax Services for Fort Bend's Growing West Suburb

Richmond is the Fort Bend County seat, sitting about 12 miles west of our Sugar Land office along Highway 59 and the Grand Parkway. The historic downtown core is small, but Richmond's actual footprint stretches across Aliana, parts of Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, and a long band of newer construction along the Grand Parkway out to Foster Road. It is one of the fastest growing parts of greater Houston, dominated by young professional families, established business owners, and a growing population of Houston commuters who moved west for the schools and the lots.

Thuy Nguyen, JD, CPA, CTC, CTRS leads the firm. 24 years of practice, JD from South Texas College of Law, and the Certified Tax Coach plus CTRS credentials. We work with Richmond clients across both downtown and the master-planned subdivisions every season.

Why Richmond residents and business owners hire a CPA

Richmond's tax mix has shifted in the last 10 years as the population has grown. Four scenarios we see most often.

• Two-income professional households commuting to the energy corridor, downtown, or the medical center, with one spouse running a side consulting business, real estate flipping, or rental properties

• Builders, contractors, and trade businesses serving the Aliana, Cross Creek Ranch, and Grand Parkway development boom. Inventory and job costing matter for these clients

• Restaurants, salons, and small retail along Highway 59, FM 762, and the Grand Parkway. Cash management documentation and entity structure are usually the first conversation

• First-generation immigrant families across Aliana and Pecan Grove, particularly Indian and Vietnamese small business owners, who outgrew the strip-mall tax preparer and need a CPA who can plan, not just file

Each of those needs a different starting point.

Services we provide Richmond clients

Tax return preparation

Personal 1040 returns, S-corp 1120S, partnership 1065, and C-corp 1120 returns. Multi-state if you commute to a job outside Texas or own property out of state. Most personal returns from Richmond close in 7 to 14 days. S-corp returns run $700 to $1,800 depending on bookkeeping cleanliness.

Bookkeeping and QuickBooks

Monthly bookkeeping for Richmond businesses runs $300 to $900 per month based on transaction volume. Bank and credit card reconciliations, monthly P and L plus balance sheet, AP and AR coding, and a monthly review call. For builders and contractors we add job-cost reporting which is usually the missing piece in their existing books.

Strategic tax planning

Done before December 31. If you are a Richmond business owner netting $50,000 or more, this is where the legal tax savings live. Entity structure (LLC vs S-corp), reasonable owner compensation, depreciation strategy, retirement plans, and quarterly projections so April does not turn into a surprise.

Tax resolution

Behind on filings? IRS notice on the kitchen counter? Many Richmond clients arrive after a year of putting off mail from the IRS. Thuy holds the CTRS credential. We file back returns, set up installment agreements, file Offers in Compromise where the math works, and handle audit defense.

Business advisory

Fractional CFO work for Richmond businesses doing $500k to $5M revenue. Cash flow forecasting, KPI dashboards, quarterly strategy. Useful when you are deciding whether to hire, expand, take on debt, or buy a building.

Bilingual service

Thuy is fluent in English and Vietnamese. Aliana and the Highway 59 corridor through Richmond have a growing Vietnamese small-business community. We file returns for these owners every season. If Vietnamese is your preferred language for the tougher conversations, you have it.

What makes Richmond different from a CPA's perspective

Richmond is the fastest growing part of our service area. In the last 10 years the population has roughly doubled, the housing stock has shifted from largely older homes to a mix of older homes plus master-planned subdivisions, and the small business mix has flipped from agricultural and trades to professional services and tech-adjacent operations. From a CPA's view that means Richmond returns split into two distinct profiles: long-tenure homeowners with low cost basis on real estate they have owned for decades, and newer residents with W-2 plus equity comp from out-of-area employers.

We see this on the planning side most clearly. The long-tenure Richmond homeowner selling a lot or rental property bought in 1995 has a six-figure capital gains question and often a basis reconstruction problem because records from 1995 are not in a shoebox anymore. The newer Aliana resident commuting to the energy corridor has an RSU vesting schedule that interacts badly with the default federal withholding the employer applies. Two completely different engagements, both common in Richmond.

Office location

12440 Emily Ct Suite 303, Sugar Land, TX 77478. About 12 miles east of Richmond. The drive runs 18 to 25 minutes via Highway 59 or the Grand Parkway depending on time of day. Free parking. Office hours Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.

Most Richmond clients come in for the first consult, then run ongoing work through our secure portal and Zoom. Paper drop-offs accepted during business hours.

Related reading

Our complete pricing structure is at myhoustoncpa.com/post/how-much-does-a-cpa-cost-in-houston-a-2026-pricing-guide. If you are behind on taxes, our Tax Resolution Timelines guide walks through what to expect. Our When to Hire a CPA vs TurboTax post lays out the decision in five questions. And our 5-service Houston CPA comparison helps you see how Nguyen Accounting Group compares to other Houston-area firms.

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept new clients from Richmond, TX?

Yes, year-round. New Richmond clients onboard with a free 30-minute consult, then sign a flat-fee engagement before any work starts.

How far is your Sugar Land office from Richmond?

About 12 miles, roughly 18 to 25 minutes by car along Highway 59 or the Grand Parkway. Most Richmond clients can stop by on a lunch break.

Can I do my taxes virtually if I live in Aliana or Pecan Grove?

Yes. Our secure portal handles document upload, e-signatures, and payment. Zoom for kickoff and review calls. Many Richmond clients never come to the office once their account is set up.

What does a Richmond small business typically pay for CPA services?

An S-corp 1120S plus the owner's 1040 runs $1,000 to $2,500 for tax prep. Add monthly bookkeeping at $300 to $900 per month. Total combined annual investment for most Richmond businesses lands between $5,000 and $13,000.

Do you handle builders, contractors, and trade businesses in Richmond?

Yes. Job costing, percentage of completion vs completed contract accounting, equipment depreciation including Section 179 and bonus depreciation, subcontractor 1099 compliance, and entity structure for the labor liability you carry.

Do you serve Aliana and Cinco Ranch West homeowners?

Yes. Many Richmond clients live in Aliana, Cinco Ranch West, Cross Creek Ranch, or Pecan Grove. Returns are priced based on what is on them, not the subdivision.

Can you help if I have not filed taxes in several years?

Yes. Thuy holds the CTRS (Certified Tax Resolution Specialist) credential. We have helped Richmond clients catch up on 3 to 7 years of unfiled returns and negotiate the IRS down to a manageable installment agreement or, where the math supports it, an Offer in Compromise.

Ready to talk

Free 30-minute consult, no obligation. Call (832) 500-4299 or book online at myhoustoncpa.com. We will tell you whether you need a CPA, what a flat-fee engagement would cost, and how soon we can start.