Tax Services
Houston, TX
Located in Houston, Withum is proud to serve one of the nation’s most dynamic business hubs.
Our office, situated in the heart of the Galleria and near the Energy Corridor, offers all the traditional accounting services businesses and individuals rely on to stay ahead of the curve, maintain compliance and support your growth goals… plus a full suite of advisory solutions designed to level up your success. That’s the Power in the Plus!
(713) 860 1400
Houston Service Specializations
Assurance and Accounting
Employee Benefits Plan Services
Advisory
Individual Tax
International Tax
Texas State and Local Tax Updates
Do you or your organization operate in multiple states? Do you own property in a variety of states? Texas State and Local Tax (SALT) laws are always changing and understanding the nuances of the states that you own or operate in is challenging. In these Texas resources, you’ll find just a dash of the most up-to-date details on rules and regulations as state and local tax changes happen by state!
Industries We Focus on in Houston
Beyond the Region
- Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Accounting Today Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Great Place to Work® – Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Women
- Vault Top 25 Accounting Firm
Partner In Charge
Chris Hatten, CPA, CM&AA, CVAChris Hatten is the partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Houston office, offering nearly 25 years of public accounting experience. He serves clients across various industries, including energy and oilfield, manufacturing and distribution, technology and hospitality services. With a strong background in audit and financial consulting for both public and private companies as a licensed CPA and a certified valuation analyst, Chris takes a genuine interest in understanding his clients’ businesses, history and future plans.
As a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor® (CM&AA), Chris’ areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, quality of earnings assessments, transaction modeling and SEC reporting. He is involved in SSAE18 engagements and provides comprehensive services to clients with international operations. By providing tailored services for energy, IFRS, transaction advisory deals and employee benefit plans, he delivers strategic financial solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Houston Leadership
Withum in the News
ROI-NJ Names Withum Leaders to Annual Power List
Pat Walsh Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, has led numerous firmwide strategic initiatives focused on best practices, client experience and technology. He leads Withum’s national growth strategy and client service initiatives, with a focus on innovation, talent development and expanding the Firm’s advisory capabilities to meet clients’ evolving needs. Pat was recognized for his…
Withum Recognized with Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
As a people-first organization, the Firm offers a competitive Total Rewards benefits package with unique perks for Withum team members, recognizing wellness extends beyond baseline healthcare benefits. Withum is proud to be at the forefront of exceptional benefits that support team members’ health journeys. In addition to its traditional medical, dental and vision plans, the Firm offers supplemental benefits. These include an…
Rochester Business Journal Names Withum Leaders on Accounting and Insurance 2026 Power List
Rich Wright Rich Wright is the Partner-in-Charge of Withum’s Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia offices, offering more than 30 years of public accounting experience and deep expertise in tax planning. He advises closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and business owners on complex tax compliance and advisory matters across multiple industries. A strategic, people-focused leader, Rich plays…
Forbes Names Thirteen Withum Leaders to Its Best-In-State CPAs List
Withum’s representation reflects the Firm’s collective power of people, reinforcing its position as a leading national advisory, tax and audit firm. From the East to the West Coast and representing a broad cross-section of services and industries, the Withum advisors listed reflect diverse expertise and leadership styles, united by a shared commitment to client and community service. Withum’s 2026 Best-In-State CPAs New Jersey New…
LA Times Names Two Withum Leaders on its Banking and Finance Visionaries List
About Aza Ghazaryan Aza Ghazaryan is a Tax Partner with over 20 years of experience serving as a trusted advisor to partnerships and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning and compliance. She advises clients across industries, including professional services, real estate, technology and not-for-profit. Aza has successfully guided clients and teams through complex regulatory changes, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, federal…
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