James Wells, CPA

About James Wells, CPA

James Wells, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Fort Collins, Colorado and the surrounding region. With 7 years of professional experience, the firm of Wells & Patterson Tax Office handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Colorado Board of Accountancy, James Wells, CPA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• Like-kind 1031 exchanges
• Adoption credit
• Clergy tax preparation

Service area

Primary office in Fort Collins, CO (ZIP 80952). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Colorado.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the Colorado Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Colorado State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.