International Tax for Houston
Houston runs one of the most internationally connected economies in the country, anchored by global energy and trade, with capital, companies, and professionals tied to markets around the world. That international reach is exactly where our work sits.
We are a specialist firm in cross-border tax, not a generalist down the block. Whether you are a foreign national investing in the U.S., an energy professional with foreign income or holdings, or a family with accounts in more than one country, this is the part of the tax code we focus on, and we work with Houston clients with secure document exchange and bilingual service in English and Spanish.
Who We Help in Houston
Our Houston clients tend to fall into a few groups:
- Foreign nationals and families investing in U.S. real estate or businesses
- Foreign-owned U.S. LLCs and U.S. subsidiaries of companies based abroad
- Energy and engineering professionals with international assignments or income
- Dual residents and recent arrivals who need pre-immigration planning
What We Handle
Cross-border tax carries reporting rules that are unforgiving, and the cost of a misstep is high. We handle the planning and the compliance together.
Foreign business and investors. Foreign-owned LLCs, Form 5472, U.S. subsidiaries, and inbound investment structuring.
FIRPTA and U.S. real estate. Withholding and planning when a foreign owner buys or sells U.S. property.
U.S. persons with foreign ties. Foreign accounts, foreign income, and the reporting that comes with cross-border life and international assignments.
Pre-immigration planning. Structuring income and assets before a move makes someone a U.S. tax resident, while the options are still open.
Why Houston Clients Work With Us
You work directly with a licensed CPA who holds a Master of Taxation and focuses on cross-border tax, with bilingual service in English and Spanish. There is no rotating cast of preparers and no handoff.
Three things shape how we work:
- One point of contact. Your full cross-border picture handled with care from start to finish.
- Responsive by default. Questions get answered, not queued. When your situation changes, we move with it.
- We reach out, you don’t have to. If a deadline or an opportunity is coming, we bring it to you.
It begins with a no-charge discovery call, moves to a clear scope and fixed fee, and becomes proactive, year-round work rather than an annual scramble.
Get Started in Houston
If your tax picture crosses a border, that is exactly where we go deepest. Schedule a no-charge consultation and we’ll walk through your situation and how we would handle it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Florida-based CPA handle my taxes in Houston?
Yes. Federal and international tax are the same wherever you live, and we work with Houston clients remotely with secure document exchange. For cross-border matters especially, what matters is specialist expertise, not a local office.
Do you work with foreign-owned LLCs and foreign investors?
Yes. This is core to our practice. We handle foreign-owned U.S. LLCs, Form 5472, FIRPTA on U.S. real estate, U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, and inbound investment structuring.
I have foreign accounts, income, or assets. Do I need to report them?
Almost certainly. U.S. persons must report foreign bank accounts (FBAR), foreign financial assets (FATCA), foreign income, and interests in foreign companies, and the penalties for missing these are steep. We handle the full range of foreign reporting and the planning that goes with it.
How We Help Houston Clients
Whatever your cross-border situation, there's a service built for it.