
What Business Owners Miss When They Skip Tax Planning
Tax planning and optimization is not something that happens in April. By the time your return is filed, most of the decisions that determined your
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The premier boutique CPA firm serving high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, and companies across the state.
Patten and Company LLC provides customized tax and accounting services to high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, and companies across Texas. Since our firm was founded in 1969, our focus has remained the same: understanding the unique and changing needs of each client.
From our roots in Dallas, we serve clients throughout Texas with the experience, personal attention, and forward-looking advice they need to navigate increasingly complex financial decisions. Our team takes the time to understand where you are today and what you are working toward, so our advice continues to support you as your needs evolve.
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We bring out the best in each other so we may provide the best in service.
We help you navigate complex financial decisions with thoughtful planning, strategic guidance, and advice built around what matters to you.

Understand what your business is worth with a professional valuation for transactions, succession planning, estate planning, and other key decisions.

Navigate the financial complexities of buying or selling a business with experienced guidance throughout the transaction.

Prepare for ownership changes with a thoughtful plan that protects the business, its owners, and its future.

Plan proactively for tax obligations while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements.

Navigate complex tax matters with proactive planning and accurate, timely tax preparation.

Plan for the transfer of wealth while addressing estate tax obligations and protecting what you have built.
Many business owners work hard each month but still wonder why profits seem low. We help you track costs, uncover opportunities, and set your business on a clear path to better profitability.
We take the time to understand your priorities, challenges, and goals so our guidance is built around your specific situation.
We look ahead, identify potential issues early, and provide timely guidance so you can make informed decisions with greater confidence.
Tax, accounting, valuation, succession planning, and advisory needs often overlap. Our integrated approach helps you see the bigger financial picture.
As your needs change, our guidance changes with them. We build lasting relationships designed to support you through different stages and decisions.
Free Consultation
Start with a conversation about your financial situation, priorities, and goals so we can understand where you need support.
Plan Development
We develop a tailored approach based on your needs, bringing together the right tax, accounting, and advisory expertise.
Implementation
Our team puts the plan into action, coordinates the details, and keeps you informed throughout the process.
Ongoing Guidance
As your needs evolve, we stay involved with proactive advice and support to help you navigate what comes next.
Industry Focused Expertise.
Many business owners work hard each month but still wonder why profits seem low. We help you track costs, uncover opportunities, and set your business on a clear path to better profitability.
Yes. While our office is based in Dallas, we work with individuals, families, and businesses across Texas.
Yes. Our online CPA services allow clients to work with our team remotely, making it easier to access experienced tax and accounting guidance from anywhere in Texas.
Yes. We can work with clients virtually when an in-person meeting isn’t necessary, while still providing the personalized attention and ongoing guidance you would expect from our team.
Schedule a free consultation to tell us about your financial needs, priorities, and goals. We’ll discuss how our team can help and what the next steps would look like.
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