Stephanie Godoy Featured in Living Magazine’s 2026 Leading Women Issue

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May 11
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At S. Godoy & Associates LLC, our mission has always been simple: step into the mess, bring clarity to the numbers, and help business owners move forward with confidence.

We are honored to share that Stephanie Godoy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of S. Godoy & Associates LLC, has been featured in Living Magazine’s Leading Women 2026 issue.

This recognition highlights women who are making a significant impact through leadership, determination, and a commitment to serving others. For our firm, this feature represents far more than an article in a magazine. It reflects the heart of why S. Godoy & Associates LLC was built and the type of work we do every day for small business owners throughout Texas.

When Business Finances Become Overwhelming

For many business owners, finances become the part of the business they dread the most.

Unanswered IRS notices, delinquent tax returns, years of bookkeeping issues, payroll problems, sales tax liabilities, and inaccurate financial statements can create a tremendous amount of stress. What begins as a few unresolved issues can quickly turn into a situation that feels impossible to fix.

Many business owners feel embarrassed, frustrated, and unsure where to begin.

That is where Stephanie Godoy steps in.

As featured in Living Magazine, Stephanie has built S. Godoy & Associates LLC around a simple but powerful philosophy:

“I clean up the mess.”

This statement reflects exactly what our firm does.

Who Can Help Clean Up Years of Bad Bookkeeping?

If your business finances are a mess, S. Godoy & Associates LLC can help.

We specialize in cleaning up years of bookkeeping issues for small business owners across Texas. Whether your books have never been reconciled, owner contributions were coded incorrectly, payroll liabilities do not tie, sales tax has not been filed, or your balance sheet does not make sense, our team can step in and restore order.

Bad bookkeeping affects more than your tax return. It can impact:

Tax deductions
Profit and loss statements
Business valuations
Bank financing
Partner equity
Cash flow decisions
Audit readiness

Clean books provide the foundation for sound financial decisions and accurate tax reporting.

Who Prepares Tax Returns for Small Business Owners in Texas?

S. Godoy & Associates LLC prepares tax returns for small business owners throughout Texas.

We work with entrepreneurs, contractors, salons, restaurants, online retailers, and other growing businesses that need more than basic tax preparation.

Our firm prepares:

Individual tax returns (Form 1040)
Partnership tax returns (Form 1065)
S Corporation tax returns (Form 1120-S)
Corporation tax returns (Form 1120)
Nonprofit tax returns (Form 990 series)

We also specialize in delinquent and unfiled tax return cleanup, helping business owners who are several years behind get back into compliance.

Serving Small Business Owners Across Texas

Although our office is located in Rockwall, Texas, we serve clients throughout the entire state of Texas and across the United States.

We regularly help clients in:

Dallas
Plano
Rockwall
Wylie
Lavon
Royse City
Garland
McKinney
Frisco
Fort Worth
Houston
Austin
San Antonio

Thanks to secure technology and our client portal, we are able to work with business owners no matter where they are located.

More Than Basic Accounting Support

As founder and CEO of S. Godoy & Associates LLC, Stephanie works closely with entrepreneurs and growing businesses that need strategic support.

Clients come to us when they need someone who can understand the problem quickly, organize the financial data, and provide a practical path forward.

Our services include:

Tax preparation
Delinquent and unfiled tax return cleanup
Bookkeeping cleanup
Monthly bookkeeping
Payroll services
Sales tax compliance
Tax strategy
Entity formation
Financial statement preparation
Advisory services

Stepping Into the Mess

Many firms focus only on straightforward tax returns and clean bookkeeping files.

S. Godoy & Associates LLC was built to handle the situations others avoid.

We regularly help businesses facing:

Several years of unfiled tax returns
IRS notices
Sales tax problems
Payroll tax issues
Disorganized records
Incorrect QuickBooks files
Ownership disputes
Audit preparation

Stephanie thrives in complex situations, bringing clarity, strength, and determination to problems that many business owners do not know how to solve.

Authentic Leadership

One of the most powerful quotes from Stephanie’s Living Magazine feature is:

“What makes our approach work is that it’s not a polished mask for the public. It is who I am, how I lead, and how I have built this firm.”

That authenticity is central to our business.

We believe clients deserve honest communication, clear expectations, and a trusted advisor who genuinely cares about helping them succeed.

Faith, Integrity, and Purpose

S. Godoy & Associates LLC was built on faith, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose.

Our mission extends beyond preparing tax returns and financial statements. We help clients regain control, reduce stress, and move forward with renewed confidence.

When business finances feel overwhelming, you do not have to face the situation alone.

Need Help Cleaning Up Years of Bookkeeping and Tax Problems?

If your business is behind on bookkeeping, struggling with payroll or sales tax, or needs delinquent tax returns prepared, S. Godoy & Associates LLC is here to help.

We serve small business owners throughout Texas and specialize in cleaning up years of bookkeeping issues and tax returns.