No state income tax
Texas doesn't tax wages, so your federal return carries all the weight: every credit and deduction there matters more.
eFile United · Locations · Houston, Texas
Tax preparation inHouston
From the Energy Corridor to the East End, file with a preparer who meets you on video. No office visit needed: meet your preparer on video, chat with our AI interviewer, and e-sign from your phone.
Call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · English y Español · Central time hours
Local tax wire
- Authorized IRS e-file Provider
- PTIN-credentialed preparers
- Held to Circular 230 standards
- Accessible by design · WCAG 2.2 AA
- Serving Houston since 2027 season
Houston tax snapshot
What Houston filers should know.
Your preparer handles federal, state and local rules together, so nothing falls through the cracks.
No city income tax
Nothing extra to file locally. If you worked in another state, we handle that state's return too.
Every credit, documented
Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and education credits, with the IRS due-diligence records they require.
Know your city
Proud to serve Houston.
A few things every Houston neighbor already knows.
NicknameSpace City
Texas state birdNorthern Mockingbird
Claim to fameNASA Mission Control
NASA's Johnson Space Center, home of Mission Control, is in Houston.
Claim to fameWorld's largest medical complex
The Texas Medical Center employs more than 100,000 people.
Who we help
Built for how Houston works.
Every return is different. These are the situations we see most from Houston clients.
Energy and port workers
Overtime, per diem and multiple W-2s from contract work, sorted out properly.
Rideshare and delivery drivers
Mileage logs, 1099-K forms and quarterly estimates so April isn't a surprise.
Storm-affected families
When the IRS grants disaster relief for Harris County, we track the extended deadlines and casualty-loss rules for you.
Neighborhoods we serve
All of Houston, and the towns around it.
Because we meet on video, it doesn't matter which side of town you're on.
DowntownMidtownThird WardMontroseThe HeightsAliefSharpstownPasadenaPearlandKatySugar LandSpringHumbleMissouri City
Your local codeHOU27Mention it when you book or call so we know you found us in Houston.
How it works
Four steps. No waiting room.
Most of your part fits around your day.
Chat with Kathy
Our AI interviewer asks what a preparer would, by voice or text, in English or Español.
Upload once
Snap your W-2s and 1099s into the encrypted portal.
Meet on video
A credentialed preparer reviews everything with you, with captions or an interpreter if you ask.
Sign and track
E-sign from your phone and watch for IRS acceptance. Pay by card or cash, or from your refund (a bank fee applies).
Bayou City
Big city. One preparer who knows you.
From the Energy Corridor to the East End, Houstonians file with a credentialed eFile United preparer by secure video. No fighting 610 traffic, no waiting room, and the same person from first question to e-file.
Your local team
Meet your Houston preparers.
Book a video interview with a tax pro from Houston, or ask them to call you back. eFile United reviews every preparer page.
Who we help
Your Houston neighbors, by video.
Families, gig workers, students, retirees and small-business owners across Houston file with us without ever sitting in a waiting room.
Now hiring in Houston
Prepare taxes for your neighbors. From home.
We're building a remote team of 100 tax preparers for the 2027 season, and we want Houston people serving Houston clients. We bring the clients, the software, the secure video room, the training and One-Click Filing: Kathy reads each client's uploaded documents and fills the return in one click, so you spend your time reviewing, not retyping. You bring the judgment and the people skills.
Bilingual English–Spanish preparers are especially welcome.- Work remotely from anywhere in the area during tax season
- Self-paced training in the eFile United Training Hub
- One-Click Filing: documents in, return filled. You verify every field and file
- New to taxes? We'll help you get your PTIN and credentials
- A path to lead a regional team or open your own office
Mention code HOU27-JOBS when you apply.
Houston questions
Asked by your neighbors.
Don't see yours? Ask Kathy or call us.
Do I need to file a Texas state return?
No. Texas has no state income tax on individuals, so most Houston clients file a federal return only.
Can I do my interview in Spanish?
Yes. Kathy, our AI interviewer, can run the whole interview in Spanish, and you can book a Spanish-speaking preparer for your video call.
Is the AI interviewer accessible?
Yes. Kathy takes spoken answers, reads questions aloud, has no time limit and works with screen readers. You can always switch to a person.
Are you hiring preparers in Houston?
Yes. We're building a remote team of 100 preparers for the 2027 season, and no prior tax experience is required to start training. Apply on our careers page.
Other cities
Your Houston preparer is one click away.
Or call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · code HOU27