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When tax deadlines are approaching or your books feel out of control, it’s time to partner with a professional. At Charles M. Ertel, CPA, we help individuals and businesses take control of their finances with dependable, accurate, and strategic accounting and tax preparation services.

Whether you’re in Denver, Lakewood, or anywhere in the U.S., our professional accounting services are designed to give you peace of mind and more money in your pocket.

Full-Service Accounting & Tax Solutions

We’re more than just a CPA—we’re your full-service financial partner offering:

  • ✅ Year-round accounting tax services

     

  • ✅ Personal and business tax return preparation

     

  • ✅ Tax planning and consulting

     

  • QuickBooks tax preparation and support

     

  • ✅ IRS correspondence and audit help

     

  • ✅ Bookkeeping and financial reporting

     

From one-time filings to long-term financial strategies, we tailor every service to your unique needs.

👩‍💼 Need Accountants for Tax Help? We’ve Got You Covered.

Many people wait until tax season to search for accountants for tax, but that often leads to missed savings and rushed returns. Our proactive approach helps you plan smarter, file faster, and avoid IRS stress.

Whether you’re an individual with a W-2 or 1099, or a small business managing payroll, deductions, and write-offs—we ensure every detail is handled correctly.

We assist with:

  • Self-employment and gig worker returns

     

  • Tax strategies for real estate investors

     

  • S-Corp and LLC tax filings

     

  • Estimated quarterly payments

     

  • IRS issue resolution and back tax filing

     

💼 Tax Accounting Firm Built for Individuals & Small Business

As a dedicated tax accounting firm, we specialize in helping real people—not giant corporations. You’ll never feel like a number here. Every client gets CPA-level attention and timely service.

Looking for accountants for individuals? We guide you through life changes like:

  • Buying a home

     

  • Getting married

     

  • Retirement planning

     

  • Inheritance or investment income

     

  • Healthcare and education-related tax credits

     

We also support small business owners with entity setup, QuickBooks support, and ongoing accounting solutions.

🧮 QuickBooks Tax Preparation That’s Clean and Easy

If your books are a mess or you’re behind on bookkeeping, don’t panic. We offer expert QuickBooks tax preparation and cleanup services to make tax time painless.

Our QuickBooks services include:

  • Account setup and cleanup

     

  • Expense categorization and bank reconciliation

     

  • Financial reports for tax filing

     

  • Coordination with your CPA (that’s us!)

     

  • Ongoing monthly bookkeeping packages

     

You get tax-ready books and full visibility into your finances.

📍 Local Expertise + Remote Capability

Our office is based in Lakewood, CO, serving:

  • Denver Metro

     

  • Jefferson County

     

  • Surrounding areas in Colorado

     

But we also offer 100% remote accounting and tax preparation. So even if you’re in another state, you can securely send documents, meet via Zoom, and file online with confidence.

📞 Why Clients Trust Charles M. Ertel, CPA

  • Over 30 years of accounting experience

     

  • Licensed CPA with deep tax expertise

     

  • Personalized, responsive communication

     

  • Transparent pricing—no surprise fees

     

  • 5-star service for both individuals and businesses

     

⚖️ Let’s Take the Stress Out of Your Taxes

Stop guessing and start planning. If you’ve been searching for:

  • “accountants”

     

  • “tax accounting firm”

     

  • “accounting and tax preparation”

     

  • “QuickBooks tax preparation”

     

…then you’re exactly where you need to be.

📞 Call now or 💻 book your free consultation online with Charles M. Ertel, CPA—serving Colorado and beyond with expert-level accounting and tax services.

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