Small Businesses

Most small businesses in Denver and across Colorado do not have the resources to employ a full-time tax director or in-house accounting department. Yet the tax and financial challenges they face are every bit as real and consequential as those confronting much larger companies. Entity structure decisions, estimated tax payments, retirement plan contributions, state and local tax obligations, payroll compliance -- the list grows with every milestone your business reaches. That is where Lanphier LLP comes in.

We function as your outsourced tax department. When you work with Lanphier LLP, you gain access to a full team of CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and tax specialists who understand your business and proactively manage your tax position throughout the year. We do not simply prepare your returns after the year is over and hand you a bill. Instead, we work alongside you as a strategic partner, identifying opportunities to minimize taxes, improve cash flow, and make better-informed financial decisions in real time.

What We Do for Small Businesses

Our small business services begin with a comprehensive understanding of your operations, goals, and current financial situation. From there, we design a service plan that may include business and individual tax return preparation, quarterly tax planning and estimated payment calculations, bookkeeping oversight or full-service accounting, payroll tax compliance, entity structure optimization, retirement plan advisory, and year-end tax projections. Everything is coordinated by a dedicated team that knows your business inside and out.

For Denver-area businesses, we offer the added advantage of deep familiarity with Colorado's tax landscape -- from the state's unique sales tax structure to local business licensing requirements and the nuances of Colorado income tax. We help our clients navigate these complexities confidently so they can focus on running their businesses.

Beyond Compliance

Compliance is the baseline -- every CPA firm prepares tax returns. What distinguishes Lanphier LLP is our commitment to proactive advisory. We model different scenarios before major business decisions. We review your financials quarterly, not just at year-end. We flag potential issues before they become problems and surface opportunities before they expire. Our clients tell us that having Lanphier LLP in their corner gives them the confidence to grow, invest, and plan for the future.

If your small business has been underserved by a firm that treats you as just another return to process, we invite you to experience a different kind of relationship. Our office is conveniently located at Colorado Center in Denver, right off I-25 and adjacent to the Colorado light rail station, making it easy to meet in person whenever you need to sit down with your team.