Individual & business tax preparation
Careful preparation for personal returns and business filings with attention to the details that matter each season.
Downtown Arlington CPA firm · DFW
Tax and accounting help rooted in Arlington since 1980.
Shelton, Mead & Shelton, PLLC is a full-service CPA firm for individuals, business owners, and professionals who want clear guidance, careful preparation, and a team that stays accessible.
Roots to 1980 Licensed Texas CPAs Arlington & DFW
SMS CPA Shelton, Mead & Shelton, PLLC
Tax Accounting QuickBooks Advisory
Personalized service from a downtown Arlington practice with more than a dozen professionals.
Office 800 E Border St
Hours Mon–Fri 8–5
Heritage practice Public firm history traces roots to downtown Arlington practices established in 1980.
Named leadership Mikel Shelton, CPA and Ryan C. Hill, CPA lead the practice with a full support team.
Google Maps rating 4.3 stars from 18 Google Maps reviews for the Arlington office listing.
Services
Full-service support for tax season and the rest of the year.
From personal returns and business books to QuickBooks, IRS notices, and advisory conversations, the firm’s public service menu is broad and practical.
Tax planning
Year-round conversations so decisions during the year are not left until filing season.
Small business accounting & bookkeeping
Books, reporting, and accounting support that help owners understand where the business stands.
Payroll
Payroll processing support so wages, filings, and related records stay organized.
QuickBooks setup, training & tune-ups
Setup, training, answers, and tune-ups so your QuickBooks system works for daily operations.
Reviews & compilations
Financial statement support when your bank, partners, or leadership need reviewed or compiled statements.
Business advisory & cash-flow support
Practical guidance on cash flow, financing conversations, internal controls, and growth decisions.
Estate & trust tax services
Tax support for estates and trusts alongside personal and business work.
Cryptocurrency accounting
Help tracking and reporting crypto activity for tax and accounting needs.
IRS problem resolution
Support when notices, back taxes, liens, levies, payment plans, or representation needs arise.
About the firm
A multi-decade Arlington practice with clear leadership.
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Mikel Shelton, CPA
Certified Public Accountant since 1989. BBA in Finance from Baylor University and MBA from The University of Texas at Arlington. Joined the family practice full time in 2004 after corporate and public accounting experience.
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Ryan C. Hill, CPA
Partner effective August 1, 2024. Twenty-seven years in corporate, small business, and personal tax services. Texas Tech accounting graduate. Member of AICPA and the Texas Society of CPAs — Fort Worth Chapter.
Firm story
Built in downtown Arlington.
Kate Shelton opened her CPA practice in downtown Arlington in May 1980. Daniel Mead practiced public accounting in Arlington that same era after years as an IRS field agent. In 2007 the practices joined as Shelton, Mead & Shelton. The firm became a PLLC in 2014 and continues personalized service with a team of more than twelve professionals.
Values published by the firm: Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Firm.
How it works
A straightforward path from first call to ongoing support.
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Tell us what you need
Tax, books, QuickBooks, planning, or IRS help — start with the reason you are reaching out.
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Review the details
The team looks at deadlines, records, and the context needed to give clear recommendations.
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Move with clarity
You get practical next steps and an accessible team for filings, books, and follow-through.
Client fit
Industries the firm serves publicly.
ConstructionDentistsHealthcareHospitalityLaw firmsManufacturersReal estateNonprofitsIndividuals & executives
Reputation
Local presence people can verify.
The firm’s Google Maps listing shows a 4.3 rating from 18 reviews. The practice emphasizes accessible, efficient service at fair rates and relationships that return year after year.
4.3Google Maps rating
18Google Maps reviews
1980Practice roots in Arlington
12+Professionals on the team
FAQ
Questions before the first call.
What does Shelton, Mead & Shelton, PLLC help with?
The firm provides individual and business tax preparation, tax planning, small business accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, QuickBooks support, reviews and compilations, business advisory services, estate and trust tax services, cryptocurrency accounting, and IRS problem resolution.
Where is the firm located?
Shelton, Mead & Shelton, PLLC is located at 800 E Border St, Arlington, TX 76010, serving Arlington and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Who leads the firm?
Public team materials highlight Mikel Shelton, CPA, and Ryan C. Hill, CPA (partner as of August 1, 2024), supported by a team of accountants, support staff, and administration.
Do you work with QuickBooks?
Yes. The firm publishes QuickBooks setup, training, answers, and tune-up services for small to mid-sized business owners.
Can you help with IRS notices or back taxes?
Yes. The firm’s public tax-relief pages cover audit representation, non-filed returns, back taxes, payroll tax problems, liens, levies, payment plans, and related IRS matters.
How do I get started?
Call (817) 461-5551, email info@smscpatx.com, or use the consultation link on this page. A secure client portal is also available for file exchange.
Ready to talk?
Schedule a consultation with Shelton, Mead & Shelton, PLLC.
Arlington, TX · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Call (817) 461-5551 Email info@smscpatx.com Client portal 800 E Border St
Arlington, TX 76010
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM