Serving Salida & the Upper Arkansas Valley
Salida, CO CPA for Small Businesses & the Self-Employed
Tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and new-business setup for Salida shop owners, makers, freelancers and families, from a Colorado CPA licensed since 1979.
Accounting for Salida, CO
Accounting help for Salida's independent business owners
Salida's historic downtown is full of independent shops, galleries, cafés and studios, and many residents are self-employed or run a business on the side. That freedom comes with paperwork: estimated taxes, sales tax, deductible expenses and choosing the right business structure. A CPA helps you get it right from the start.
Thomas J. McAlister, CPA serves individuals and businesses across Colorado, including Salida and the Upper Arkansas Valley, with tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, entity setup and advisory services.
- 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
- Choosing and setting up a business entity
Our services
CPA services for Salida residents and businesses
From a first-year business owner to an established downtown shop, we agree on the scope with you before work starts.
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 small employers hiring their first staff or adding summer help.
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 with independent and creative businesses
Restaurants, breweries, retail shops and independent professionals give downtown Salida its character. The firm has worked with businesses like these.
Restaurants & Lodging
Cafés, restaurants, inns and short-term lodging: payroll, sales tax and reporting.
Breweries
Bookkeeping, tax preparation and cash-flow planning.
Small Businesses
Galleries, boutiques, garages and owner-run 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 Salida and surrounding communities
Our main office is in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and we work with clients across the state, including Salida and nearby Chaffee and Fremont County communities. We can work by phone, email and secure document exchange; contact us to confirm what 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
Salida, CO CPA questions
Answers for individuals, self-employed people and business owners in Salida.
Does Thomas J. McAlister, CPA have an office in Salida?
The firm's main office is at 3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Salida-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 Salida 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 Salida?
Whether you're self-employed, starting a business or growing one, tell us what you need. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no commitment.
3280 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 202, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 · Se habla Español