📍 Dallas County, TX

Bookkeeping for
Dallas County
Businesses.

From Uptown Dallas to Irving, Garland to Grand Prairie — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Dallas County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  100% Remote

Dallas County Coverage
Serving All of Dallas County
Every city, town & community
Dallas (City) Served
Irving Served
Garland Served
Grand Prairie Served
Mesquite & Richardson Served
2.6M+
County Pop.
7
Services
About the Area

Dallas County Is
Texas's Financial
Powerhouse.

Dallas County is Dallas County is the second-most populous county in Texas and the economic engine of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — the fourth-largest metro area in the United States.. Anchored by the City of Dallas, the county is home to a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, healthcare, technology, real estate, and hospitality.

With BMW, Michelin, and GE all having major operations nearby, the area attracts suppliers, contractors, and professional service firms at a rapid pace. That means more small business owners who need clean books — and that's exactly where Tides comes in.

📍 County Seat City of Dallas
👥 Population 2,600,000+
🏢 Registered Businesses 90,000+
📊 Top Industries Finance, Tech, Telecom
🎓 Major University UT Dallas / SMU
✈️ Airport Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Coverage

Every City & Town in
Dallas County — Covered.

Whether your business is headquartered in downtown Dallas or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.

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Irving

Home to the Las Colinas business district — a major corporate hub with Fortune 500 headquarters including ExxonMobil, Fluor, and Kimberly-Clark.

👥 260,000+ residents
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Garland

A major manufacturing and distribution center northeast of Dallas. Strong base of industrial contractors, trades businesses, and small manufacturers.

👥 240,000+ residents
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Grand Prairie

A growing suburban hub between Dallas and Fort Worth with a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, logistics, retail, and entertainment.

👥 195,000+ residents
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Mesquite

The 'Rodeo Capital of Texas' — a strong suburban market east of Dallas with thriving retail, healthcare, and professional services.

👥 150,000+ residents
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Richardson & More

Also serving Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Balch Springs, and all unincorporated Dallas County communities.

👥 All Dallas County communities
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📍 Know the County

Dallas County:
History, Economy & Community.

Serving Dallas County means knowing it. From the BMW corridor in Greer to the trails of Travelers Rest — here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.

2.6M+
County Population
90k+
Registered Businesses
$250B+
Annual GDP
#2
Most Populous TX County

History & Economic Identity

Dallas County's transformation from textile powerhouse to global manufacturing hub is one of the great economic reinvention stories in the American South. Once home to dozens of textile mills along the Reedy and Enoree rivers, the county pivoted dramatically in the 1990s and 2000s — anchored by major international investment that completely reshaped its economic identity.

BMW Manufacturing Co. opened its first US plant in Spartanburg in 1994 — just minutes from Dallas County's border in Greer — catalyzing an enormous supplier ecosystem that spans both counties. Michelin's North American headquarters sits directly in Dallas County, making it one of the most significant global tire manufacturing command centers in the world.

Today, Dallas County blends a world-class urban core with diverse suburban communities, a thriving arts and culture scene, and one of the most dynamic business environments in the country. That diversity creates an enormous range of small business types — from Deep Ellum startups to Grand Prairie manufacturers — and a constant demand for reliable bookkeeping.

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AT&T World Headquarters
Telecommunications giant AT&T is headquartered in downtown Dallas, anchoring a massive telecom and tech ecosystem that drives thousands of supporting businesses across the county.
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Las Colinas Business District (Irving)
One of the largest mixed-use urban developments in the country — home to Fortune 500 headquarters, corporate campuses, and thousands of professional service firms.
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Dallas Arts District & Deep Ellum
The largest contiguous arts district in the US, plus Deep Ellum's thriving creative scene — galleries, agencies, restaurants, and entertainment businesses driving Dallas's creative economy.
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Fair Park & Cotton Bowl
Home to the annual State Fair of Texas — generating massive seasonal economic activity and supporting hospitality, food service, and event businesses throughout South Dallas.

Key Corridors & Communities

Uptown / Turtle Creek
Dallas's premier live-work-play district — high-rise offices, luxury residential, restaurants, boutiques, and professional service firms.
Deep Ellum / East Dallas
Creative hub with agencies, studios, restaurants, breweries, and entertainment businesses in one of Dallas's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Design District
Art galleries, showrooms, creative agencies, and high-end retail in the rapidly growing district west of downtown Dallas.
Las Colinas (Irving)
Major corporate campus corridor — ExxonMobil, Fluor, Kimberly-Clark, and hundreds of professional services firms.
Telecom Corridor (Richardson)
Texas's tech and telecom hub — AT&T, Samsung, Texas Instruments, and hundreds of tech startups and service companies.
Medical District / Parkland
Major hospital corridor — UT Southwestern, Parkland, and an ecosystem of medical practices and healthcare businesses.
South Dallas / Lancaster
Growing industrial and logistics corridor with warehousing, distribution, and trades businesses.
Grand Prairie / I-30
Entertainment, manufacturing, and retail corridor spanning from Great Wolf Lodge to the Amazon fulfillment center.

Major Routes Across the County

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I-35E — North-South Backbone
Dallas's primary north-south corridor connecting downtown to Denton and Waco. The commercial spine for thousands of businesses along its path.
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I-30 — East-West Connector
Links Dallas to Fort Worth through Grand Prairie and Arlington. A major commercial and logistics route across the metroplex.
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I-635 (LBJ Freeway) — Loop
The northern loop around Dallas connecting Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, and Irving. Dense commercial and retail activity at every major interchange.
Our Services

Complete Bookkeeping for
Dallas County Businesses.

Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Dallas County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it's 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.

Any Period
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Setup & Cleanup

New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.

QuickBooks
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Bank Reconciliation

Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.

All Accounts
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Financial Reporting

P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.

Monthly
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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what's coming in, what's going out, and what's overdue.

AP / AR
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Payroll Bookkeeping Support

We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.

Payroll Entries
Industries

We Know Dallas County's
Business Landscape.

From Upstate manufacturers to downtown restaurants and real estate investors — we understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Dallas County's economy.

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Financial Services

Banks, advisors, fintech, insurance — Dallas's financial district rivals Wall Street

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Technology & Telecom

The Telecom Corridor, SaaS companies, IT services, and digital agencies

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Contractors & Trades

Commercial construction, electrical, plumbing, and industrial maintenance

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Restaurants & Hospitality

Dallas's booming food scene — COGS, tip payroll, vendor management

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Professional Services

Law firms, consultants, marketing agencies, and accounting firms

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Retail & eCommerce

Multi-location retail, online stores, and marketplace sellers

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Real Estate & Property

Agent commissions, investor portfolios, property management

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Healthcare & Medical

Practices, clinics, home health, and medical service providers

★★★★★

"We're a digital marketing agency in Deep Ellum with fifteen contractors and a ton of monthly subscriptions. Our books were a nightmare — subscriptions miscategorized, contractor payments all over the place. Tides cleaned everything up in two weeks and now we get a clean P&L every month. It's been a game-changer for planning."

JL
Jessica L.
Digital Agency · Dallas, TX
FAQ

Questions from Dallas
County Business Owners.

Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Dallas, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Richardson, Duncanville, DeSoto, and all unincorporated areas. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location within the county doesn't matter.

No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books before beginning regular monthly service.

Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395–$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.

We keep your books tax-ready and can work alongside your CPA or tax preparer on sales tax matters. Texas has no state income tax, but sales tax compliance is critical — we ensure all the supporting data is clean and organized for whoever handles your tax filings.

Most Dallas County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.

We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.

Serving the Entire Region

Also Serving Nearby
Texas Counties.

Dallas County is our anchor market, but we serve businesses across the entire Texas and beyond.

Tarrant County

Fort Worth · Arlington · Mansfield

Collin County

Plano · Frisco · McKinney

Denton County

Denton · Lewisville · Flower Mound

Ellis County

Waxahachie · Midlothian · Ennis

Dallas County's Bookkeeping Partner

Let's Clean Up Your
Dallas County Books.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  First month guaranteed

Local & State Resources

Business & Tax Resources

Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.