Carla Collins, CPA

About Carla Collins, CPA

Carla Collins, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Detroit, Michigan and the surrounding region. With 25 years of professional experience, the firm of Collins & Associates handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Michigan Board of Accountancy, Carla Collins, 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

• Small business taxes
• Payroll tax compliance
• Sales and use tax

Service area

Primary office in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48184). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Michigan. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Detroit metro area.

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 Michigan Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Michigan 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.