Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Austin
Carpenter & Langford has been delivering strategic tax advice and financial solutions to established businesses for over three decades. Our approach centers on building enduring client relationships, which enable us to develop customized tax reduction strategies tailored to industries such as dentistry, real estate, law, and insurance. Our team combines extensive experience with a deep understanding of complex financial regulations, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax benefits.We employ a structured process including discovery meetings, customized planning, and full implementation support to align financial strategies with client goals. With a team of certified professionals, we emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and community engagement, maintaining long-term client trust through consistent, reliable service.
Services
Tax Services
Bookkeeping
Business Advisory
IRS Representation
Tax Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in serving professional service firms.
- Our team offers industry-specific expertise for dental, legal, and real estate practices.
- We prioritize personalized service through long-term client relationships.
- Our CPAs are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- We combine community involvement with a commitment to client-centric values.
Services
Tax Services
We provide comprehensive business tax preparation, strategic planning, and compliance solutions tailored to professional service firms. Our CPAs identify deductions and credits to minimize liabilities while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Services include corporate tax filings, entity-specific planning, and franchise tax returns.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services include transaction recording, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting to maintain accurate records. We offer flexible monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules with detailed analysis to support data-driven business decisions and seamless tax preparation.
Business Advisory
We deliver customized business planning and goal-oriented financial strategies, integrating tax implications into investment and retirement planning. Our advisory services help clients align operational objectives with long-term fiscal health and regulatory compliance.
IRS Representation
Our team provides expert assistance with IRS audits, tax authority examinations, and amended return preparations. We advocate for clients during compliance disputes, ensuring proper resolution of filings and minimizing financial risks through proactive problem-solving.
Tax Strategy
We develop tailored tax reduction strategies using projections, estimated payments, and entity structuring advice. Our approach focuses on optimizing deductions, credits, and deferrals while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations for maximum client benefit.
People
Joe D. Langford
Managing Partner
Joe Langford, a CPA with over 35 years of experience, founded Carpenter & Langford after working at regional firms. He specializes in business tax strategy and serves on multiple nonprofit boards, combining technical expertise with community leadership.
Crystal Smith
Partner
Crystal Smith joined the firm in 2007, earning her CPA license in 2010. With a background in sales tax consulting and academic credentials from the University of Texas, she progressed from staff to partner, specializing in tax compliance and strategic planning.
Brett Laine
Partner
Brett Laine brings expertise in corporate taxation and entity selection, having worked at Ernst & Young and regional firms. His experience spans wholesale, manufacturing, and real estate industries, with affiliations to major accounting associations.
Robert Rogers
Senior Tax Manager
Robert Rogers, a licensed CPA in Texas and Colorado, combines manufacturing operations experience with IRS Revenue Agent background. He specializes in tax planning and compliance, offering practical insights gained from both industry and regulatory perspectives.
Mandy Klein
Senior Tax Manager
Mandy Klein transitioned to Carpenter & Langford in 2023 after an eight-year career at Weaver. She holds advanced accounting credentials from Texas A&M and actively participates in tax conference and scholarship committees, maintaining strong industry connections.
Questions
What industries does Carpenter & Langford specialize in?
We specialize in serving dental offices, law firms, insurance agencies, and real estate practices, though we work with businesses across all industries.
What tax services do you offer for businesses?
We provide business tax preparation, entity-specific planning, compliance strategies, franchise tax returns, and IRS representation for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
How does your tax strategy process work?
Our process includes a discovery meeting to assess your needs, customized plan development, and implementation of tax-efficient strategies aligned with your business goals.
Do you offer bookkeeping services?
Yes, we offer flexible bookkeeping options with transaction management, reconciliations, and financial reporting tailored to monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules.
What qualifications do your team members hold?
Our team includes Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with decades of combined experience, advanced tax credentials, and affiliations to professional organizations like the AICPA.
