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Locations Served

Our primary focus is the Arkansas Valley (Salida, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, Leadville, Howard), but our business is largely digital so we can work with clients anywhere.

Do we have a storefront?

No, to help manage our costs and your fees, Tax Elevated does not maintain a storefront, but we are happy to meet for tax planning in person in the Ark Valley: at your business/home, or via Zoom.  With modern technology, every part of your tax return preparation can easily be accomplished digitally so the tax return itself will not require us to meet in person, but always happy to talk with clients about any concerns.

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Brett Ritchie, CPA

Brett has over 30 years of experience in all facets of accounting and tax. He graduated summa cum laude in Accounting from Ball State University in Indiana. He and his family moved to Colorado 20 years ago and to the Ark Valley full time in 2022.  Brett enjoys everything about the Arkansas Valley and is an avid whitewater rafter, hiker, and pickleball player when not providing tax or financial advisory services to the community.  If you spend time outdoors, you’ve probably floated or hiked by him.

He started Tax Elevated CPA because like so many services in the Ark Valley, there is far too much demand and not enough supply.  It became clear there are not enough tax service providers in our valley and his experience would be an asset to helping our community. He’s ready to help you with your business taxes whether you are an LLC, a partnership, a corporation or a sole-proprietor. He’s also ready to take away the burden of your personal tax compliance (Form 1040). Let him take the stress out of tax compliance, and at the same time look for ways to save you money. A good CPA pays for itself.

Connie Ritchie, Office Manager

With 28 years of experience in Air Traffic Control (10 years as a manager), Connie brings the same focus, integrity and leadership to everything she does. As the Office Manager for a solo tax practice, she wears a lot of hats. Her job is to make sure everything runs smoothly so our clients get the personal, stress-free experience they deserve during tax time. Along with answering calls and emails, collecting and organizing tax documents, she also keeps track of deadlines and handles billing and payments so everything stays up to date. She also manages client information securely and confidentially. In a small practice, every detail counts and she is here to make sure they don’t get overlooked.