Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Houston CPA Firm for Tax & Accounting Services
Founded in 1956, Green & McElreath CPAs PLLC has built a legacy of delivering tailored tax compliance and advisory services to businesses and individuals across diverse industries. Our commitment to understanding the evolving needs of clients traces back to 1929, when Everett Green became Texass 304th certified public accountant. Partnering with Ross McElreath in 1956, we established a firm rooted in personalized attention, steady leadership, and technical expertise.Today, our team continues to provide comprehensive solutionsfrom bookkeeping and tax planning to estate consultingwhile upholding the values of integrity and client-centric service established by our founders. With offices in Houston and Lake Jackson, we serve clients nationally and internationally, addressing complex financial needs with precision and dedication.
Services
Tax Compliance
Bookkeeping
Consulting Services
Estate Planning
International Tax Services
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of experience in tax compliance and advisory services.
- Our team specializes in tailored solutions for complex individual and business needs.
- We provide expertise in international tax issues and cross-border financial planning.
- Our family office services ensure generational wealth continuity and estate planning.
- We combine personalized attention with deep technical knowledge in all services.
Services
Tax Compliance
We provide comprehensive tax compliance solutions for individuals and businesses, including federal, state, and international tax filings. Our expertise ensures accurate reporting while minimizing liabilities. Services cover cryptocurrency reporting, multi-state compliance, and foreign account disclosures.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services maintain precise financial records through monthly/quarterly reviews, bank reconciliations, and QuickBooks consulting. We ensure businesses have real-time visibility into cash flow and financial health to support informed decision-making.
Estate Planning
We specialize in estate and gift tax planning, trust compliance, and family limited partnerships. Our strategies protect assets and facilitate seamless generational wealth transfer while addressing evolving tax regulations.
International Tax Services
We assist clients with cross-border tax challenges, including U.S. tax compliance for foreign nationals, outbound tax planning, and business establishment in the U.S. Our solutions address FBAR, FATCA, and treaty-based optimizations.
Consulting Services
Our consulting services cover mergers and acquisitions, entity selection, retirement planning, and 1031 exchanges. We provide actionable insights to enhance business valuation, tax efficiency, and long-term financial goals.
People
James Brent Ripple
Owner
James Brent Ripple, a Sam Houston State University graduate, specializes in tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses. With experience from Haskins & Associates (merged with Green & McElreath), he brings strategic expertise to client financial strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax compliance, bookkeeping, estate planning, international tax services, and business consulting tailored to individual and corporate needs.
How long has Green & McElreath been in business?
Our firm was founded in 1956, though our legacy began in 1929 with founder Everett Green’s CPA certification.
Do you handle international tax issues?
Yes, we specialize in cross-border tax planning, foreign account reporting, and U.S. tax compliance for international clients.
What industries do you serve?
We work with diverse industries, including energy, healthcare, real estate, and technology, offering customized financial solutions.
Reviews (1)
James S.
Apr 08, 2020
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I have used them for a couple of years now to do my taxes - just a simple non-itemized income tax return, nothing out of the ordinary. First year they did a great job for me and the fee was reasonable. Second year - completely different story. When I asked quesitons about how to fine tune my W2 and a few other small things to help me not have to write a check again - was completely blown off and my question was never even answered.
Then I get the invoice for doing my taxes - 50% increase over the year before for essentially the same amount of work. If you have a lot of money, I'm sure they love you. If you are a regular Joe - dont' waste your time with them, because rest assured - they won't spend any real time with you.
Then I get the invoice for doing my taxes - 50% increase over the year before for essentially the same amount of work. If you have a lot of money, I'm sure they love you. If you are a regular Joe - dont' waste your time with them, because rest assured - they won't spend any real time with you.
