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Holly R. Whitten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winter Park, Colorado 80482
Holly R. Whitten, a certified public accountant based in Winter Park, Colorado, has over 15 years of experience in public accounting. Her expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Whitten specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs and business owners in the Winter Park area.
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Richard J. Smeltz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winter Park, Colorado 80482
Based in Winter Park, Colorado, Richard J. Smeltz operates a CPA business with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Business Tax Services to a range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startup businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. A key aspect of Smeltz's practice is his expertise in Payroll Processing & Compliance and IRS Representation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate reporting.
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Michael A. Laporte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winter Park, Colorado 80482
Based in Winter Park, Colorado, Michael A. Laporte is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing general accounting and advisory services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. With a strong focus on IRS representation, Mr. Laporte's expertise helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Randolph S. Atwater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winter Park, Colorado 80482
A CPA with over 15 years of experience, Randolph S. Atwater serves individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Winter Park, Colorado. His expertise lies in tax compliance, basic accounting services, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs and startup owners navigate complex financial regulations. Atwater's services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations.
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Alan D. Loew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winter Park, Colorado 80482
Alan D. Loew, a CPA based in Winter Park, Colorado, offers financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in tax compliance and business tax services, Loew provides expert advice on sales tax compliance, and retirement account tax reporting. His specialization in basic accounting services allows him to cater to the diverse needs of his clients, from financial planning to tax preparation and consultation.

Colorado's vibrant CPA market serves a growing population and thriving business community. The Colorado State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 8 hours in accounting subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Colorado has a flat 4.40% individual and corporate income tax rate, making tax planning relatively straightforward. CPAs handle state income tax, sales tax including the complex Home Rule jurisdictions, and increasingly sophisticated wealth management for high-net-worth individuals. The TABOR amendment creates unique budget and tax policy considerations that affect businesses and individuals.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software, outdoor recreation and sporting goods, craft brewing and food production, cannabis businesses, energy (both traditional and renewable), aerospace, and tourism are key practice areas. Denver and Boulder host thriving startup ecosystems requiring specialized accounting for venture-backed companies and stock options.

For CPA Professionals: The Colorado Society of CPAs provides robust professional development and networking. The Denver-Boulder corridor dominates the market with intense competition and higher compensation. Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and mountain communities offer strong lifestyle benefits. The state's continued population growth, especially of young professionals and remote workers, creates expanding opportunities in business and individual tax services.