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About
I am a professional accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and internal audit with major Corporations such as Schlumberger, Westlake Chemical and Cameron. As an Enrolled Agent, I hold the highest credential the IRS awards to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS. I believe in a process-focused approach to my client's books that turns your accounting metrics into meaningful tools to help you make the best business decisions.
Overview
Hired 6 times
Serves Sugar Land, TX
Background checked
2 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Accounting needs
Entity type
Individual or sole proprietorship
Partnership
C-Corp / Corporation
S-Corp
Industry
Sales & marketing
Healthcare
Technology / IT
Manufacturing
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, value, and professionalism.
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Martell N.
May 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr. Dobbs was incredibly understanding and guided me through this process with ease. I felt overwhelmed by the IRS at first, but with his support and insights, I gained the confidence I needed to tackle my tax issues and get everything sorted out.
Business Tax Preparation
Arnah R.
Dec 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr. Dodd spent a lot of time with me explaining all the ins and outs of what my responsibilities are, and what he could do to maximize my returns for 2025. I'm so grateful. I feel confident that my LLC is in good hands.
Business Tax Preparation
Sean C.
Feb 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very thorough and personal in my experience. He was awesome to work with my last 2 CPA were terrible I look forward to working with him in the future. Look no further he’s your guy!!
Business Tax Preparation
Gea H.
Jun 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
James is so easy to have difficult financial conversations with, very shame-free! His knowledge and ability to educate are a testament to his professionalism and expertise. We’re really excited to be working with him to resolve our financial mess.
Business Tax Preparation
Jonathan M.
Mar 3, 2025
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From Google
I am fortunate enough to know James Dodd and I knew he would be the absolute best person to handle my tax returns and help guide me in the future as I am recently married with a new career. He genuinely cares to help and provides excellent communication throughout the entire process which I believe is exactly everyone should look for when it comes to tax services and financial advice!
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James Dodd
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Accounting pricing is based off of services included and range from a starting rate of $271/month for basic, start-ups for individuals with around 50 transactions/month and 1-3 accounts and go as high as $2,000/month for all-inclusive, larger businesses with more transactions, and accounts. Upper tiers include internal, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and tax filing.
Tax preparation costs are dependent on the type of return as well as the state of the information being provided. Services are $75/hour with individual filers and schedule C filers with well-maintained books able to expect about $220 in total cost and more complicated filers coming in up to and above $660.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process begins with an initial, free consultation to determine accounting and tax needs and an initial review of finances. For accounting clients, an initial clean-up and set-up fee will be quoted based on the expected time to initially service the financial records. Initial steps moving forward include adding access to books and financial records.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors degree from the University of Texas Dallas in Math and Natural Science and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Houston. I am an Enrolled Agent (The IRS' highest credential awarded for tax preparers) and have a certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
I have worked in accounting and internal audit roles including supervisory roles for over 15 years for major companies such as Cameron International, Schlumberger and Westlake Chemical.
