IRS-authorized tax return preparer · Lubbock, Texas
Taxes, payroll & bookkeeping, kept straight since 2000.
Cranford Enterprises is an owner-run tax office in Lubbock — the same person on the phone, at the desk, and on your return. We prepare individual and business taxes, run payroll, and keep the books, by appointment, for West Texas.
By appointment · 6032 74th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424
- Individual & business taxes 1040 · 1120
- Payroll & quarterly filings 941 · 940 · TWC
- Monthly bookkeeping by the hour
- LLC & DBA formation SOS filed
Authorized preparer
By appointment · one-on-one
- Since 2000
- Preparing tax returns in Lubbock for a quarter century
- IRS-authorized
- An authorized tax return preparer with an IRS-issued number
- Texas Notary
- A Texas Notary seal on the desk
- By appointment
- One-on-one time — no walk-ins, no rush
The firm
An IRS-authorized tax preparer who does the work personally.
Cranford Enterprises is an authorized tax return preparation company as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service. We have a number issued by the IRS that gives us the ability to legally do your tax return. We have been doing tax return preparations since 2000.
We also specialize in payroll services — weekly pay checks, quarterly filing of 941s, Texas Workforce Commission forms, state sales tax filings, and the annual 940 forms. Bookkeeping services are available for various businesses.
We can also keep track of your income and receipts on a monthly basis for your tax return needs. Give us a call for a quote to take care of your business needs.
“I work hard to get the best legal refund for you that I possibly can. I give discounts to everyone.”
- I don't answer the phone when I'm with a client — please leave a message and I'll call you back.
- Appointments by phone call only — no email or text.
- I do payroll on Mondays and may not answer the phone.
Services & pricing
The book, laid open.
Straight pricing, the way it reads on the ledger. Business tax returns and bookkeeping are quoted after we talk — give a call for anything not listed.
Tax preparation
Individual and business returns, prior-year, amended, and state filings.
Individual Form 1040 tax returns
Most returns run about $350
Business tax returns
State tax returns
Per state
Previous-year tax returns
Amended returns — all professions
Amended returns — corporate
First responders
Law enforcement, fire, EMS, TABC, D.A., dispatchers, DPS, Parks & Wildlife, Texas Rangers — with a department-issued W2 or 1099
School employees
Discount for current clients only — no longer accepting new school employees at the discount
Payroll & bookkeeping
Weekly checks, quarterly 941s, TWC and state sales-tax filings, annual 940s.
Bookkeeping & payroll — with contract
Hourly
Bookkeeping & payroll — no contract
Hourly
940, 941, TWC, DBA & state sales tax
Per form
W-2s & 1099s — filed Jan 1–15
Each
W-2s & 1099s — filed Jan 16–26
Each
W-2s & 1099s — last minute
Each
W-3 summary · 1096 summary
Each
IRS e-file fee — more than 10 W-2s
After Jan 31 — late by IRS (W-2, W-3, 1099, 1096)
Each
Business formation — LLC & DBA
New LLCs, rental-property series, and DBAs filed with the Secretary of State.
Application for an LLC
Includes the state LLC filing fee · plus $100 per DBA
LLC series — rental properties
A DBA is required for each property address · plus $100 per property DBA
DBA for an existing LLC
Each
New clients
Not currently accepting new clients — with some exceptions if you would like to pay $550 and up for a 1040 tax return.
Payment
We accept cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. A 4% service charge is added to credit-card payments.
Key dates
The tax year, entry by entry.
The deadlines that keep the year on the books. Come prepared and come early.
Book your appointment- Jan 1 – 31 Preparing W-2s and 1099s
- March 15 1120S, 1065 and 1120 corporate returns are due
- April 15 Personal tax returns are due
- September 15 Corporate returns due, if an extension was filed
- October 15 Personal returns due, if an extension was filed
Come prepared
Bring the right list, keep your discount.
It is very important to do the checklist — it saves time, and your discount applies only if it is filled in. Every client fills out the E-File Questionnaire each year; then add the list that fits your work. All checklists are fillable and current.
Start here · every client
E-File Questionnaire
Required every year, no exceptions — plus a "what to bring with you" list.
Schedule A
Covers most jobs with a W-2 issued
Schedule C
Self-employed businesses receiving cash or a Form 1099
Schedule E
Rental-property income and expenses — one per address
Schedule F
Farm income and expenses
Corporation or Partnership
The questionnaire for corporations
Fire & Paramedic
Only if a side job is related to firefighting
Law Enforcement
Side-job security paid in cash or by 1099
Real Estate — Realtors only
On commission and receiving a 1099
No checklist, no discount on fees.
Forms & resources
The filing cabinet, open to you.
A working library of the forms and guides clients need through the year. Need an extension? Fill out the packet and email it over.
Packets & guides
- E-File packets (2016–2026)
- Desk reference guides
- Taxes & reports due chart
Payroll & employer forms
- 940 & 941 forms
- W-4 · I-9 · W-9
- Publication 15 (Circular E)
Business & county
- LLC request form
- DBA request form
- Lubbock County DBA form
Guides & bulletins
- Tax changes for 2025 & 2026
- Solar-panel tax guide
- IRS newsletters (2014–2017)
Federal-holiday charts, yearly calendars, and a direct link to IRS.gov round out the shelf.
Get in touch
We do taxes by appointment. Call to set a time.
Appointments are required for everyone — no walk-ins, and by phone call only, no email or text. Before your appointment, have your tax documents together and your checklist filled in. And please — do not bring children with you to do your taxes.
Call to book
(806) 698-1203
Phone answered Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm.
Payment
Cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. A 4% service charge is added to credit-card payments.
Office hours
Lubbock, TX- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed — payroll day
- Tuesday
- 10 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday
- 10 am – 5 pm
- Thursday
- 10 am – 5 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
Phone answered Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm. Appointments by phone call only — no email or text.