Serving Glenwood Springs & Garfield County
Your Glenwood Springs CPA for Tax & Accounting
Tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax support for Glenwood Springs residents and businesses, from a CPA licensed since 1979 and former Colorado Department of Revenue field auditor.
Accounting for Glenwood Springs
Keep your books and taxes on track, in every season
Glenwood Springs businesses ride the waves of a visitor economy: busy summers, steady winter traffic and the slower months in between. Payroll changes with the season, sales tax adds up across every transaction, and cash flow needs planning. A CPA helps you stay organized, file on time and make decisions from real numbers.
Thomas J. McAlister, CPA works with individuals and businesses across Colorado, including Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, on tax preparation, accounting, payroll and planning.
- Understand income, expenses and financial reports
- Personal, business and corporate tax filings
- Payroll and payroll-tax responsibilities
- State and local sales and use tax questions
- Cash-flow, reporting and growth planning
- New business entity setup and documentation
Our services
Accounting and tax services in Glenwood Springs, CO
Choose a single service or ongoing support. Scope and expectations are agreed with you before work begins.
Individual Tax Preparation
Preparation of personal income tax returns, plus help gathering and organizing the information needed for a complete, accurate filing.
Business & Corporate Taxes
Tax preparation and planning for businesses and corporations, including a review of your records and reporting obligations.
Business Accounting
Day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting that give you clear visibility into how your business is performing.
Colorado Sales & Use Tax
Guidance on state and local sales and use tax, from a CPA who worked as a field auditor for the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Payroll Management
Payroll and payroll-tax support for employers who scale staff up and down with tourist seasons, plus recurring filings and reporting.
Advisory & Planning
Financial statement analysis, cash-flow and trend analysis, equity fundraising advice and planning for informed decisions.
The firm does not provide oil and gas accounting services. All services depend on an initial discussion of your situation and the engagement scope.
Industry experience
Experience that fits a tourism-driven town
Hotels, restaurants, breweries and local service businesses make up much of Glenwood Springs' economy, and the firm has worked with each of them.
Restaurants & Hotels
Hotels, lodges and restaurants: records, payroll, sales and lodging-related tax reporting.
Breweries
Bookkeeping, tax preparation and cash-flow planning.
Small Businesses
Downtown retailers, garages and owner-operated companies.
Insurance & Professionals
Personal and business tax, income and cash-flow planning.
Why work with Thomas
Decades of accounting, tax and audit experience
Thomas J. McAlister has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1979. He has worked with federal, state and municipal agencies and has handled complex tax disputes. His firm focuses on accounting, business management, taxation and advisory services.
- Colorado Department of RevenueField auditor, auditing Fortune 500 companies on sales and use tax.
- Corporate tax managementTax management roles at Coors and Storage Tek.
- Independent CPA firmRunning his own practice and serving Colorado individuals and businesses for decades.
Getting started
What to expect when you contact us
A free first conversation helps identify what you need and whether our services fit.
Share your situation
Tell us whether you need individual taxes, business accounting, payroll, sales tax support or planning.
Review records & scope
We'll tell you which records help, such as prior returns, financial statements, payroll reports or agency letters.
Confirm next steps
Agree on timing, how we'll meet and exchange documents, services and scope before you decide to proceed.
Service area
Serving Glenwood Springs and Garfield County
Our main office is in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and we work with clients across the state, including Glenwood Springs and nearby Garfield County and Roaring Fork Valley communities. We can work by phone, email and secure document exchange; contact us to confirm the arrangement that suits you.
3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-279-1450
Fax: 303-279-9601
Email: info@thomasjmcalister.com
FAQ
Glenwood Springs CPA questions
Answers for individuals and business owners in Glenwood Springs and Garfield County.
Does Thomas J. McAlister, CPA have an office in Glenwood Springs?
The firm's main office is at 3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Glenwood Springs and Garfield County clients are served from this office; call 303-279-1450 to confirm how consultations and document exchange are arranged.
What CPA services are available to Glenwood Springs businesses?
Services include business accounting, individual and business tax preparation, payroll management, Colorado sales and use tax support, financial reporting, cash-flow analysis, new entity setup and business consultation.
Can the firm help with Colorado sales and use tax questions?
Yes. Thomas has extensive sales and use tax experience, including work as a field auditor for the Colorado Department of Revenue. Contact the office with the details of your question or notice.
Which types of businesses has the firm worked with?
Experience includes hotels, restaurants, breweries, garages, insurance and professional service providers. The firm does not provide oil and gas accounting services.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The firm offers a free, no-commitment 30-minute consultation call to understand your needs and discuss next steps. Request one here.
Does the firm offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish-speaking staff are available. Se habla Español.
Thomas J. McAlister, CPA
Looking for a CPA in Glenwood Springs?
Tell us about your tax, bookkeeping, payroll or sales tax needs, and we'll suggest the right next step. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no commitment.
3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 · Se habla Español