Verified CPAElena Vasquez, CPA
Small Business Advisory
Experience16 Years
SpecialtyEntity Structuring
ServesStone Oak / North SA
The best CPAs in San Antonio
Every professional below practises in the San Antonio metro and holds a licence we checked by hand against the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy — including disciplinary history. No paid placement, no commission, no lead-selling.
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Verified San Antonio specialists
Verified CPA
Verified MSTDavid Okonkwo, MST
Multi-State & Remote Filings
Experience14 Years
SpecialtyNexus & Apportionment
ServesAlamo Heights
Verified EARachel Torres, EA
Military & Federal Tax
Experience20 Years
SpecialtyIRS Representation
ServesLackland / West SA
What a San Antonio accountant should already know
Small business advisory and entity choice
San Antonio's economy is driven by Main Street businesses, contractors and professional practices. A local CPA should walk you through LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp, payroll setup, and estimated tax timing before the first invoice goes out.
Multi-state filing and nexus
Texas has no personal income tax, but if you or your business earn revenue across state lines you may owe income tax elsewhere. San Antonio firms near military bases and the I-35 corridor often need help with nexus, apportionment and non-resident returns.
Military, federal and veteran tax issues
With Joint Base San Antonio spanning Lackland, Fort Sam Houston and Randolph, many households need a preparer who understands combat-zone exclusions, SCRA protections, VA benefits, and federal retirement income.
Hospitality, tourism and sales tax
Hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants and event venues face mixed beverage, sales and hotel occupancy tax filings. Confirm whether the firm handles Texas Comptroller audits and local occupancy reports in-house.
Areas covered
Listed professionals take clients across the San Antonio metro and surrounding Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
DowntownStone OakAlamo HeightsPearl DistrictSouthtownMedical CenterLackland AFBConverse / Live Oak
San Antonio CPA questions
- How do I verify a San Antonio CPA licence?
- Use the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy licensee lookup at tsbpa.texas.gov. Search by name or licence number and confirm the status reads active with no public disciplinary orders. We run this check for every professional listed here.
- What does a CPA cost in San Antonio?
- Individual returns typically start around a few hundred dollars, with higher fees for Schedule C businesses, rental properties, or multi-state filings. Small-business advisory engagements are often quoted as a monthly or annual package. Hourly rates generally fall between $125 and $350.
- Do I need a San Antonio CPA or can I use someone remote?
- Remote preparation works for straightforward federal returns. A San Antonio-based CPA adds value when your situation touches Bexar County property taxes, Texas franchise tax, military station rules, or local industries such as hospitality, defence contracting, or cross-border trade.
- How are professionals ranked on this page?
- They are not ranked by payment. Nobody can buy placement or a badge. Ordering reflects verification depth and years of documented practice, and every listing is free of commission arrangements.