CPA-led · Texas-based · Built for year-round planning

Tax, accounting, and advisory support for people who need more than a once-a-year CPA.

We help business owners and high-income families keep clean books, plan ahead for taxes, and make confident financial decisions throughout the year — not just when a deadline is coming.

Start with a short intake form so we can understand your needs before the first call.

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Southlake-based, serving clients virtually across Texas and beyond.
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John Ornelas, CPAFounder & Managing Member
Meet the founder

A CPA who stays involved before the decision is already made.

“You should not have to wait until tax season to find out whether the year went well.”

North Texas Advisors brings together tax compliance, bookkeeping, IRS issue experience, business advisory, and practical financial analysis — with owner-level attention and plain-English explanations. The goal is simple: fewer surprises, better decisions, and a financial system that supports where you are going.

John Ornelas, CPAFounder & Managing Member · Southlake, Texas

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The problem

If your numbers only get reviewed at tax time, you are already behind.

Tax returns report what already happened. Useful advice has to happen earlier. If your books are behind, your estimated taxes are a guess, your entity structure has not been reviewed, or you are making big decisions without a clear tax picture, you are carrying unnecessary risk. We help you replace the last-minute scramble with a year-round system for clean financials, practical tax planning, and clear next steps.

You are not sure what you actually owe.

Your books are technically done, but not useful for decisions.

You only hear from your CPA when something is due.

You are making business, investment, or cash flow decisions without a clear tax projection.

You want advice that connects the business, the owner, and the household.

What we do

Three parts of your financial life, working together.

Advisory

Clear guidance for business decisions, entity structure, cash flow, profitability, owner compensation, and major financial moves.

Tax

Year-round tax planning, projections, preparation, and issue resolution so you can plan ahead instead of reacting later.

Accounting

Clean bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reports, payroll support, sales tax support, and QuickBooks workflows that make the numbers reliable.

Who we serve

Built for owners, families, and decision-makers who want clarity.

Our best-fit clients are not looking for the cheapest tax return. They want a financial partner who understands the connection between tax, cash flow, bookkeeping, and long-term decisions.

Small Business Owners

For S-corps, LLCs, sole proprietors, and owner-operated businesses that need clean books, tax planning, and practical financial guidance.

Growing Businesses

For companies with increasing complexity, higher transaction volume, payroll, contractors, multiple revenue streams, or inconsistent reporting.

High-Income Individuals & Families

For households with investments, equity compensation, trusts, real estate, retirement decisions, charitable planning, or other tax-sensitive financial events.

Special Situations

For business formation, entity changes, IRS notices, tax projections, windfall planning, and other moments where the right answer matters before action is taken.

How it works

A clear process from intake to implementation.

1

Start with the intake

Tell us about your business, tax situation, current pain points, and what you need help deciding.

2

Discovery call

We review fit, urgency, complexity, and the best path forward.

3

Proposal and engagement

You receive a clear proposal with scope, pricing, deliverables, and next steps.

4

Onboarding

We collect access, documents, prior-year returns, bookkeeping files, payroll details, and other relevant information through a secure client portal.

5

Advice, execution, and ongoing clarity

We clean up the numbers, prepare the work, plan ahead, and keep you informed so you know where things stand.

Engagement options

Choose the level of support that fits the complexity of your life and business.

Most comprehensive

Advisory Relationship

Scoped by complexity

For clients who want proactive planning, tax projections, decision support, and year-round access to guidance.

  • Tax planning and projections
  • Business and personal coordination
  • Owner compensation and entity planning
  • Advisory meetings
  • Priority communication
  • Strategic issue support
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Tax + Accounting

Scoped by complexity

For business owners who need clean books, reliable tax preparation, and enough planning to avoid surprises.

  • Monthly or periodic bookkeeping
  • Business tax preparation
  • Individual tax preparation
  • Estimated tax support
  • Financial reports
  • QuickBooks support
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Tax Compliance

Scoped by complexity

For simpler situations where the primary need is accurate preparation and filing.

  • Annual tax preparation
  • Basic tax questions tied to the return
  • Secure document collection
  • E-file and delivery
  • Limited planning support
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Every engagement is scoped based on complexity. The goal is to give you the right level of support without forcing you into services you do not need.

Why North Texas Advisors

More than filing. More than bookkeeping. Advice that connects the dots.

  • CPA-led planning, not just data entry.
  • Tax and bookkeeping under one strategy.
  • Clear communication and secure client portal.
  • Practical explanations without jargon.
  • Modern systems built for virtual service.
  • Focus on cash flow, tax savings, and decision-making.
  • A relationship designed around the full year, not just filing season.
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Credibility

Trusted guidance for tax, accounting, and business decisions.

North Texas Advisors brings together tax compliance, bookkeeping, IRS issue experience, business advisory, and practical financial analysis. The firm is built for clients who want clear answers, thoughtful planning, and a professional who stays involved before the decision is already made.

CPA-led advisory firm.

Southlake-based, virtual-first service model.

Experience with business owners, high-income individuals, trusts, estates, investments, IRS notices, entity planning, and bookkeeping systems.

Secure client portal for documents, communication, proposals, and billing.

Founded to give clients a more proactive alternative to the traditional tax-season-only CPA relationship.

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Next step

Ready to get more clarity before the next deadline?

Start with a consultation. We will review your situation, identify the right level of support, and let you know whether North Texas Advisors is the right fit.

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Resources · FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

Do you only work with clients in Texas?

We are based in Texas and serve many Texas clients, but our virtual model allows us to work with clients beyond the immediate Southlake / DFW area when the fit is right.

Do you offer one-time tax preparation?

Yes, but we are best suited for clients who value planning, communication, and a longer-term relationship. If all you need is the cheapest return preparation option, we are probably not the best fit.

Can you clean up prior bookkeeping?

Yes. If your books are behind or unreliable, we can scope a cleanup project before moving into ongoing bookkeeping, tax, or advisory support.

Do you handle both business and personal taxes?

Yes. In many cases, the best tax planning happens when the business and owner’s personal tax picture are reviewed together.

What software do you use?

We use secure cloud-based tools for client communication, document collection, proposals, billing, bookkeeping, scheduling, and workflow management.

How does pricing work?

Pricing depends on complexity, scope, timing, and the level of support needed. After intake and discovery, we provide a clear proposal before work begins.

Before the deadline

Let’s build a better financial rhythm for the year ahead.

If you are ready for cleaner books, better tax planning, and financial guidance that shows up before the deadline, schedule a consultation today.

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