Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Certified Accounting Services in Billings
At Colleen Black, we are committed to delivering exceptional accounting and tax services rooted in professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. With decades of experience serving clients in Billings, MT, and beyond, our team of over 20 professionals utilizes a collaborative approach to address complex tax, accounting, and business challenges. We prioritize client needs through personalized service, proactive tax planning, and a dedication to staying ahead of evolving financial regulations.Our reputation as Billings' Best Accounting Firm for four consecutive years reflects our commitment to excellence, client privacy, and leveraging technology to provide secure, efficient solutions for individuals and businesses alike.
Services
Tax Preparation
Business Consulting
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in tax and accounting services
- Our team approach ensures access to multiple experts for every client
- We provide proactive tax-saving strategies tailored to individual needs
- Available for quick turnaround and responsive client support
- Recognized as Billings Best Accounting Firm for four consecutive years
Associations and certifications
- CPA
What people say
Professional service
Timely responses
IRS expertise
Personal attention
Accurate filings
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare individual and business tax returns with accuracy and attention to detail. Our team stays current with changing tax laws to ensure compliance while maximizing refunds. Clients receive personalized guidance to understand their returns and implement year-round tax strategies that reduce future liabilities.
Business Consulting
Our consultants provide strategic financial guidance for small businesses. Services include bookkeeping, payroll management, and QuickBooks optimization. We help business owners focus on growth by handling financial operations while ensuring proper systems and controls are in place.
IRS Representation
We advocate for clients during IRS audits and resolve tax debt issues. Our services include negotiating payment plans, offers in compromise, and innocent spouse relief. We handle all communications with the IRS to protect client interests and minimize stress.
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning identifies legal savings opportunities throughout the year. We develop customized strategies to reduce tax liabilities for income, estates, and investments. Clients benefit from ongoing education about tax code changes and their financial implications.
Payroll Services
We handle payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance reporting for businesses of all sizes. Our services ensure accurate employee payments and timely submission of tax withholdings while helping employers understand their payroll obligations and optimize systems.
People
Colleen Black
Founder/CPA
With over 40 years of experience, Colleen established the firm's reputation for excellence. She leads staff education initiatives and maintains the firm's commitment to technical expertise while pioneering community programs like the DreamPackers nonprofit initiative.
Jeanne Stecher
Senior Tax Specialist
Specializing in agricultural tax issues since 1972, Jeanne brings deep expertise in farm and ranch taxation. She has successfully guided clients through multiple IRS audits while maintaining a client-focused approach that emphasizes personal service and practical solutions.
Frank Kuehn
Business Consultant
Frank provides accounting solutions for nonprofits and small businesses. His expertise in chart of accounts setup and software implementation helps organizations establish strong financial foundations while maintaining approachable, hands-on client support.
Questions
What tax documents should I bring to my appointment?
Bring all income statements, expense receipts, identification documents, and prior year returns. Our checklist helps ensure you have everything needed for efficient processing.
How can I resolve back taxes owed to the IRS?
We develop customized resolution plans including payment arrangements, offers in compromise, or penalty abatement based on your specific financial situation.
Do you offer QuickBooks support for small businesses?
Yes, we provide setup assistance, training, and ongoing support to help businesses maximize QuickBooks' features for their specific industry needs.
What are your tax season hours?
During tax season we extend hours Monday-Thursday until 7pm and offer Saturday appointments by request to accommodate client schedules.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We maintain strict privacy protocols with secure document handling and encrypted digital communications to protect all client information.
Reviews (4)
Andrew Vu
Mar 13, 2022
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Colleen was extremely professional, informative, and charismatic. Her front desk was awesome and extremely personable as well. This is my first time getting my taxes professionally done and she had me in and out in 15 mins. If you're on the fence about choosing this place, give it a shot you won't regret it.
Vincent Turpin
Jan 10, 2021
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The lady who did my taxes was fast and easy to work with. I pre paid 1000.00 and received a bill for 805.00. When I called she said she would have to find the pre paid money and treated me as if I was lying. She called back stating she did indeed find it but that she did not know how to refund the over payment of 195.00. She never called back or apologized for losing 1000.00.
T.
Nov 15, 2020
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Tried 4 phone calls to make an appointment with no luck. I even sent them a message and finally receptionist called me back and said she passed my name and number on to somebody else. Still waiting for a call back. I understand it's tax time. But when they tell you to call back after March 15th three times.then you call back and they tell you to call back after April 15th. Was highly recommended but apparently not a good fit.
Jennifer Baretta
Apr 12, 2020
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Colleen has been doing my taxes for 18 years! She's extremely knowledgable and her staff are always friendly and professional. She makes a stressful task manageable and with her tax planning for the next year there aren't any surprises come tax time. 5 stars for sure!
