Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Solutions in La Porte
Hammack & Co. CPAs & Co. CPAs has served individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates since 1983, establishing itself as a trusted accounting firm in the Greater Houston area. Our team of certified professionals delivers personalized services tailored to meet the unique financial needs of clients across diverse industries, including oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing. With over four decades of experience, we prioritize building long-term relationships while providing expert accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting solutions. Our commitment to quality extends to comprehensive support in payroll tax, sales tax, financial statements, and IRS representation. As a small firm, we emphasize direct client engagement and transparency in all financial matters.Our professionals hold certifications from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and affiliations with national accounting organizations. We specialize in business start-up planning, entity selection, and strategic financial forecasting to help clients achieve both personal and organizational goals. Located in La Porte, Texas, we serve clients throughout Texas, the United States, and South America. Our team includes licensed CPAs, enrolled agents, and experienced accountants dedicated to delivering accurate and timely financial services. By combining technical expertise with personalized attention, we aim to be a reliable partner in managing complex financial requirements.
Services
Tax Preparation
Business Consulting
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
IRS Representation
Entity Selection
Sales Tax Service
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team includes licensed CPAs and certified accounting professionals.
- We specialize in industry-specific solutions for oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing.
- We offer comprehensive services from payroll tax to IRS representation.
- We prioritize personalized client relationships and transparent communication.
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns while providing strategic tax planning solutions. Our services include estate & trust tax preparation, sales tax filings, and mixed beverage tax compliance. With certified professionals, we ensure accurate submissions and optimize tax-saving opportunities for clients across Texas and beyond.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services cover business start-up planning, entity selection, financial forecasting, and exit strategies. We assist with loan packages, cash flow analysis, and retirement planning tailored to industries like construction and oil & gas. Our goal is to help businesses establish strong financial foundations and sustainable growth strategies in competitive markets.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll tax calculations, reporting, and compliance for businesses of all sizes. Our services include live payroll processing and after-the-fact payroll reconciliation. By staying updated on tax regulations, we help clients maintain compliance while reducing administrative burdens associated with employee compensation management.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping solutions include bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and write-up services. We support clients using QuickBooks, Peachtree, and other accounting software platforms. By maintaining accurate financial records, we enable business owners to make informed decisions based on real-time financial data.
IRS Representation
We provide professional representation for clients facing IRS audits or tax disputes. Our team handles communication with tax authorities and develops resolution strategies for back taxes or compliance issues. With experienced CPAs and enrolled agents, we work to minimize penalties and establish manageable payment plans when needed.
People
Bruce Hammack
Managing Member / CPA
Certified Public Accountant with 40+ years of experience in public accounting. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Specializes in business consulting and tax strategy for small businesses. Graduate of Western Michigan University with a BBA degree.
Michelle C. Croce
CPA
Licensed CPA with expertise in accounting and tax preparation for diverse industries. Graduate of University of Houston Clear Lake with a BS in Accounting. Active member of AICPA and Texas Society of CPAs. Focuses on client financial reporting and compliance.
Dorothy Cooksley
Enrolled Agent
Enrolled Agent with associate degree from Lee College. Specializes in tax preparation and representation. Former Director of La Porte Chamber of Commerce. Member of National Association of Enrolled Agents with focus on individual and small business tax matters.
Jennifer Hammack
Accountant
Accountant with BS in Accounting from University of Houston Clear Lake. Former Director of La Porte Chamber of Commerce. Provides support in bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation for small business clients.
Jessica Luebe
Bookkeeping Manager
Registered Tax Preparer and Bookkeeping Manager with associate degree in accounting. Specializes in day-to-day accounting operations, tax return preparation, and financial record organization. Ensures accurate and timely processing of client accounting needs.
Questions
What accounting software do you work with?
We support QuickBooks, Peachtree, and other major accounting software platforms for bookkeeping and financial reporting needs.
Do you handle business tax filings?
Yes, we prepare partnership, corporate, and sales tax returns along with specialized mixed beverage tax filings for Texas businesses.
Can you help with IRS audit representation?
Our licensed CPAs and enrolled agents provide professional IRS representation and audit resolution services for individuals and businesses.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have extensive experience in oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, restaurants, and home owners associations accounting needs.
Are you available for in-person meetings?
Our La Porte office is open Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM for face-to-face consultations with advance scheduling.
Reviews (1)
Felisha
Feb 16, 2022
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I hate to leave a bad review based on one person's actions, but after my call to this company I have a bad taste in my mouth. I called looking to ask questions about their services based on questions I read I should ask when hiring a CPA. This is a lot of money to give someone and we want to hire someone we'll stay with for years so I want to be sure I make the right decision. After I asked a couple questions, the woman responds, "okay these questions are starting to get very strange" after I asked what program they use (I read that when they use certain programs it can be difficult to transition to other CPAs later on if needed).
I told her that I was just asking these questions because I'm trying to figure out if they're the right fit for us and she said something about "it sounds like someone trying to prank the company" or something weird like that. This was the first call I made in this search to find a CPA and now I feel uncomfortable about the whole thing. Seems kinda sketchy to me that she responded this way.
I told her that I was just asking these questions because I'm trying to figure out if they're the right fit for us and she said something about "it sounds like someone trying to prank the company" or something weird like that. This was the first call I made in this search to find a CPA and now I feel uncomfortable about the whole thing. Seems kinda sketchy to me that she responded this way.
