Forney, TX · Est. 1989 · 35+ years
Tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and business advisory for individuals and small businesses — delivered with 35 years of expertise and a genuinely personal approach.
35+
Years in practice
1,000+
Returns filed annually
5
Services offered
Forney, TX
Serving DFW & beyond
What we do
From personal tax returns to full-service business accounting, Hawthorne CPA handles the financial work so you can focus on what matters.
Accurate, timely federal and Texas state tax returns for individuals and families at every income level. We look beyond this year's return to help you plan ahead.
Complete tax compliance for sole proprietors, LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, and C-Corps operating in Texas and across the country.
Clean, consistent monthly accounting that keeps your financial picture clear and your records ready for tax season. We work in QuickBooks and other major platforms.
Reliable, compliant payroll services for Texas businesses — from weekly runs to quarterly filings and year-end W-2s.
Guidance for entrepreneurs starting a business in Texas — entity selection, incorporation, and the accounting foundation you need to start right.
About us
Joseph Hawthorne founded this practice in Forney, TX because he believed clients deserved an accountant who actually knew their name — not a faceless firm that treated them like a file number.
Over 35 years later, that principle still drives everything we do. We're a small, experienced team with deep roots in the DFW community. We know our clients' businesses, families, and long-term goals — and we bring that context to every return, every payroll run, and every question.
We stay current with the latest tax law changes and technology so you don't have to. Our clients across the United States trust us to handle the details while they focus on what they do best.
Client stories
“Joseph has handled my taxes for over 20 years. He knows my situation inside and out and always finds ways to save me money I didn't know I was leaving on the table. I wouldn't trust anyone else.”
“We hired Hawthorne CPA to clean up our bookkeeping after a difficult year. Sarah and David had us organized and caught up in about six weeks. Tax season was the smoothest it's ever been.”
“When I started my LLC, I had no idea what I was doing with taxes. Joseph walked me through everything — entity selection, quarterly payments, deductions. Three years in and we've never had a surprise.”
The team
Founder & Principal
Joseph founded Hawthorne CPA in Forney, TX over 35 years ago after working in public accounting in Dallas. He specializes in small business tax strategy and has guided hundreds of families and business owners through every phase of their financial lives.
Tax Manager
Sarah joined Hawthorne CPA after eight years at a regional accounting firm in Rockwall. She leads our individual and small business tax practice and is known for making complex tax situations straightforward.
Senior Bookkeeper
David manages bookkeeping and payroll for over 60 of our business clients. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor with a background in business accounting, he keeps books accurate and payroll running on time.
Whether it's your first tax return or your twentieth year with us, we bring the same care and expertise to every client engagement.
Contact us
Send us a message and we'll be in touch shortly. For immediate assistance, call us at +1 (972) 564-5000.
Office
106 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126