Serving Montrose & the Uncompahgre Valley
Montrose, CO CPA, Tax & Bookkeeping Services
Help with personal and business taxes, monthly bookkeeping, payroll and Colorado sales and use tax for Montrose families and growing Western Slope businesses, from a CPA licensed since 1979.
Accounting for Montrose, CO
Accounting support as your Montrose business grows
Montrose serves as a shopping, service and healthcare hub for much of the Western Slope, and many local businesses are expanding: adding staff, opening new locations or forming new entities. Growth brings more payroll, more filings and bigger decisions. A CPA keeps your numbers organized so you can grow with confidence.
Thomas J. McAlister, CPA works with individuals and businesses across Colorado, including Montrose and the Uncompahgre Valley, on tax preparation, accounting, payroll, entity setup and advisory work.
- 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
CPA services for Montrose individuals and businesses
Whether you need one return filed or a long-term accounting partner, we agree on the scope with you first.
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 Montrose employers as teams grow, with recurring filings and reporting handled on time.
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
Industry experience relevant to Montrose
From downtown restaurants to auto shops, insurance agencies and professional offices, the firm has worked with the kinds of businesses found across Montrose.

Restaurants & Hotels
Restaurants and hotels: payroll, sales tax and financial reporting.

Breweries
Bookkeeping, tax preparation and cash-flow planning.

Small Businesses
Auto garages, retailers, contractors and family-owned 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 Montrose and the Western Slope
Our main office is in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and we work with clients across the state, including Montrose and surrounding Montrose County and Uncompahgre Valley communities. We can work by phone, email and secure document exchange; contact us to confirm the setup that works for you.
3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-279-1450
Fax: 303-279-9601
Email: info@thomasjmcalister.com
FAQ
Montrose, CO CPA questions
Answers for individuals and business owners in Montrose and the Uncompahgre Valley.
Does Thomas J. McAlister, CPA have an office in Montrose?
The firm's main office is at 3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Montrose-area 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 Montrose 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
Find the right CPA support in Montrose
Talk with us about taxes, bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax or setting up a new business entity. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no commitment.
3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 · Se habla Español