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Taxes in Austin, TX — still here after April 15.

W-2, 1099 or self-employed: you get the price and the scope in writing before we start. Then the same team handles the books, the LLC in Texas, the credit score and your coverage — one plan instead of four vendors.

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The Right Step team of tax and business advisors at their office in Austin, TX
IRS Certified Acceptance AgentAuthorized by the IRS
Right Step: 5.0 stars from 68 reviews on Google IRS Certified Acceptance Agent QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor Licensed insurance agent · TX & FL Notary Public · Texas Open 7 days a week, 8 AM–9 PM
What we do

One team. One plan. Everything connected.

Move on one of these and the rest fall into place. Your taxes, your books, your LLC, your credit and your coverage are the same story — we treat them that way.

Tax Prep — Personal & Business

Max out the refund you're actually owed. W-2, 1099, self-employed, LLC — and with an ITIN too. No surprises with the IRS.

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Bookkeeping & Accounting

Clean books every month — ready for tax season, ready for the bank, ready to grow.

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Open Your LLC in Texas

State filing, EIN and compliance done in days — with or without a Social.

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Credit Repair & Building

Pull your score up and clean up your report. With an SSN or an ITIN, step by step.

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Health & Life Insurance

Obamacare, private plans and life coverage — lined up with your taxes so your 1095-A doesn't eat your refund in April.

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ITIN — New Applications & Renewals

We're Certified Acceptance Agents: we file and renew your ITIN without you mailing your passport to the IRS.

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5.0

Across 68 Google reviews from real clients in Austin

CAA

IRS Certified Acceptance Agent

365

days a year — we don’t vanish after April 15

$0

for the first consultation — pricing in writing before any work starts

ITIN or passport — both work

No Social Security number? You still have options.

With an ITIN or your passport you can file taxes, open an LLC in Texas, get approved for your first credit card and start building a real credit history — legally. We’re IRS Certified Acceptance Agents, so we verify your documents in our office and your passport never goes in the mail.

See what you can do with an ITIN
Heidy Novales Mauri, licensed insurance agent and Notary Public at Right Step in Austin, TX
Why Right Step

We’re not the tax shop that disappears after April 15.

We’re the team that knows your name and answers your WhatsApp.

Nothing left on the table

We catch the deductions the chain shops breeze right past.

365 days a year

April 15 comes and goes and we're still here. Your business gets advice every month, not once a year.

One plan, not five

Your taxes, your LLC, your credit and your coverage all talk to each other — because in real life they already do.

5.0 ★ on Google · 68 real client reviews

Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs.

Verified reviews from families, LLC owners and self-employed folks around Austin who stopped going up against the IRS by themselves.

“I came to Right Step Tax needing help with my LLC taxes, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made. I had a bunch of questions about deductions, quarterly filings, and how to properly structure everything — they walked me through all of it without making me feel rushed or lost. What I appreciate most is how approachable they are. It doesn't feel like a transactional experience where you just drop off your documents and hope for the best. They actually sit down with you, review everything together, and make sure you understand what's going on with your own finances. That level of attention is hard to find. They caught a few things I would have completely missed on my own, which ended up saving me money. My LLC taxes went from being my biggest headache every year to something I don't even stress about anymore. Highly recommend them if you're a small business owner looking for someone who actually cares about getting it right.”
LLC & small business
Bradley LeonGoogle review
“Heidy made us feel very comfortable with her knowledge of the tax laws and she is very thorough in her explanations of our taxes. She is absolutely the nicest tax person we have ever worked with and the fee for her work was very reasonable. We will definitely be using her again.”
Nancy VertzGoogle review
“Very professional service, attentive to every need. They have provided their services to me on several occasions, always standing out for excellent results and outstanding turnaround times.”
Daniel TorresGoogle review
“Choosing Right Step Tax was the best decision I've made! She walked me through everything including additional help and all my questions! I will be returning next year!”
Mica GarciaGoogle review

Real reviews our clients wrote on Google, word for word.

How this works

One conversation, a clear plan, and somebody in your corner all year.

No surprise pricing, no surprise scope.

1

Free consultation

15 minutes on WhatsApp, a call or video — whatever's easiest for you.

2

We look at your actual situation

No template, no software spitting out the same answer for everybody.

3

A plan you can read

Pricing and scope in writing before we start anything.

4

We stick around all year

We don't cash the check and disappear.

Frequently asked

Questions we get every week.

The ones that come in over WhatsApp and in the office — answered without the jargon.

What is an ITIN and what can I actually do with it?
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a 9-digit number the IRS issues to people who have U.S. tax obligations but don't qualify for a Social Security number. With one you can file your taxes, open a bank account, form an LLC, get approved for credit cards and start building a credit score. It does not give you work authorization. Your return information is confidential by law: Internal Revenue Code §6103 requires the IRS to protect it, and the IRS does not routinely share it with USCIS — apart from the narrow exceptions the law itself allows, such as a court order. More about the ITIN →
How do I get an ITIN, step by step?
You need Form W-7, valid ID (a passport is the cleanest option) and, in most cases, that year’s tax return. We’re IRS Certified Acceptance Agents, so we verify your documents in our office — you never mail your passport off and hope it comes back. The IRS issues the number in about 6-8 weeks, 9-11 during tax season. More about the ITIN →
Can I file taxes with an ITIN?
Yes. We prepare returns with an ITIN whether you already have one or need to apply for the first time — both happen in the same appointment, so you’re not making two trips. W-2, 1099 or self-employed, your refund comes through even without a Social Security number. See how we do taxes →
How much does it cost to open an LLC in Texas?
Texas charges a $300 state filing fee for the LLC itself. Our full package — state filing, EIN with the IRS, Operating Agreement and Registered Agent — is a flat price on top of that. Your LLC is usually ready in 7-10 business days. After that you file a Franchise Tax Report every year, and we keep that deadline on the calendar with you. See the full package →
Can you open my LLC if I don't have a Social Security number?
Yes. Texas doesn’t require an SSN to form an LLC — your ITIN or your passport works. We also get your EIN from the IRS without an SSN, and we’ll go with you to open the business bank account at the banks that actually accept an ITIN. See the full LLC package →
What is bookkeeping and when do I actually need it?
Bookkeeping is recording your income and expenses every month, reconciling your bank accounts and producing real financial reports (Profit & Loss, balance sheet). You need it once you have an LLC or you’re self-employed with more than about 50 transactions a month — without clean books you get to April with no idea what you can deduct, and you pay more tax than you owe. See our bookkeeping service →
How much does this cost, and when do I find out?
You find out before any work starts. The first consultation is free, and you get the price and the scope in writing before we touch your return — so nothing gets added at the end. Government fees are separate and we name them up front: Texas charges $300 to file an LLC, and the IRS charges nothing to file a return.
What if I haven't filed in years?
We get you caught up, no lecture. We work backwards from the most recent year (the IRS generally wants the last 6 years for back filing). If it turns out you owe, filing is still the right move — not filing is what stacks up the penalties. We read every IRS notice with you and stay next to you while you make the call. And if the case turns into an audit or a debt that has to be negotiated, we say so up front and refer you to a specialist with full representation rights. Let’s talk about your case →
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Leonardo Martin de la Nuez, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor at Right Step, at the Austin, TX office
5.0 ★68 reviews on Google
Straight to a human

You get the expert, not a call center.

At Right Step your case doesn’t get passed from hand to hand. You work directly with the person who prepares your return — the same person who picks up in June, when a letter shows up and the seasonal offices are closed.

  • One person for your taxes, your LLC, your credit and your insurance.
  • Pricing and scope in writing before we start. No surprises.
  • IRS Certified Acceptance Agent — we file your ITIN without you mailing your passport anywhere.
Take the first step

Book 15 minutes. Leave with a plan and a price.

Book a call, or send us a message if that’s easier. No commitment and no fine print — you get a straight read on your situation and a plan built for it.

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Right on E Slaughter Ln, open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 9 PM. Free parking and walk-ins welcome — or book a time and skip the wait.

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