Tax Planning
We monitor the changes in the tax law that could affect you and recommend tax saving strategies. We will file all your tax returns and serve as your advocate in all tax matters.
Cornelius, Stegent & Price, LLP
"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." - John Wooden
With over 90% of our clients coming from client referrals, we have created a culture of trust and confidence.
Products & Services
Tax Return Preparation
Today's tax laws are so complicated that unless your financial affairs are extremely simple, chances are you will benefit from at least occasional help from a tax professional. It is too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled if you prepare only one return a year.
Financial Statements
We can prepare or supervise the preparation of your financial statements. Compiled or reviewed statements can be provided according to your needs. More importantly, we can help you use these statements, as well as other reports, to better manage your business and increase your profitability.
Estate & Gift Tax Planning
You can't take it with you, but failing to plan for your estate can mean that the government, rather than your heirs, may get the major portion of your hard-earned money.
Financial Planning & Investment Review
We can review your investment ideas with you and your investment advisor and make recommendations to maximize your after-tax return. While taxes should not drive your investment strategy, understanding how taxes affect your earnings will help you minimize taxes and maximize your return.
Our Team
Donellen G. Cornelius
CPA/PFS, CFP®
Ms. Cornelius is a founding director of Cornelius, Stegent & Price, LLP. She began her career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1977 and later served as Audit Partner with another Houston regional public accounting firm.
Loyd J. Stegent
CPA/PFS, CFP®
Mr. Stegent is a founding director of Cornelius, Stegent & Price, LLP. He is also the founder and President of Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc., a fee-for-service investment and financial counseling firm.
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Do you own any of your employer’s company stock inside your employer’s 401(k), ESOP, profit sharing plan, or other retirement plan? Has it gone up in value since you got it? If so, you should start thinking about what to do with the stock when you retire or leave your employer. Your decision can have big tax consequences.
Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream. For example, you can use bitcoin to buy far more than you would think. To see, try googling “What can I buy with bitcoin?” You will get more than 350,000 hits. But using cryptocurrencies has federal income tax implications that may surprise you.
When you buy business or investment real property, such as an apartment building, you usually pay one lump sum for land, buildings, and other improvements. There’s no cost breakdown. You can’t depreciate land because it doesn’t wear out. So, as far as depreciation goes, land is useless.What you need is a way to take that lump sum and allocate it to land, buildings, improvements, and equipment.
