Bakke CPA delivers expert tax preparation and strategic tax planning for individuals, small businesses, and corporations — built on a deep, working knowledge of tax law that turns your biggest expense into your greatest advantage.
Jake Bakke holds both an MBA and CPA designation — the gold standard in accounting, backed by rigorous testing, licensing, and ongoing professional education.
Two Front Range locations mean responsive, accessible service for clients across the greater Boulder and Denver metro areas.
Specialized knowledge in high-complexity industries means you work with a CPA who already understands your world — not learning it at your expense.
No case is handed off to junior staff. You receive direct, high-attention service from an experienced CPA who knows your situation in detail.
Jake's service through CASA, The Butterfly Foundation, and Goodwill's Summer Bridge reflects the same accountability and integrity he brings to every client.
Bakke CPA's engagement doesn't end at filing. Clients have access to ongoing tax advisory so every major financial decision is made with full tax awareness.
Accurate, thorough federal and state tax preparation — every applicable deduction identified, not a dollar more owed.
Comprehensive tax preparation that reduces liability, ensures compliance, and frees you to focus on running your business.
Forward-looking strategies that turn tax planning from a year-end scramble into a year-round competitive advantage.
Precise preparation of partnership, S-corp, and C-corp returns with the strategic lens needed for multi-owner entities.
Specialized guidance covering depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and entity structuring for real estate investors.
Targeted expertise for physicians, attorneys, and consultants navigating complex compensation and entity tax issues.
Industry-specific strategies for contractors — accounting methods, equipment deductions, and project-based tax considerations.
On-demand advisory for significant financial decisions — ensuring tax consequences are understood before you commit.
Every engagement is approached with one goal: finding every legitimate deduction and strategy to reduce your tax burden to its legal minimum.
From professional service corporations to real estate and construction, Bakke CPA brings focused expertise where tax complexity is highest.
Each client receives close, individualized attention — no assembly-line processing, no generic advice. Your tax situation is unique and treated that way.
With offices in both Boulder and Denver, Bakke CPA serves the full Front Range with consistent, personalized expertise.
Proactive planning beyond filing season — anticipating tax events, structuring decisions, and keeping you ahead of the law.
Individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps — whatever your structure, Bakke CPA handles it correctly and strategically.
Start with a conversation. We learn your situation, your goals, and what you've been dealing with so we can identify the right path forward.
We conduct a thorough review of your tax history and financial picture, identifying missed opportunities and areas of risk or savings.
We build a clear, practical tax strategy tailored to your specific entity type, industry, and financial goals — not a generic checklist.
Your returns are prepared with precision and reviewed carefully before filing — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maximum allowable savings.
Tax planning doesn't end at filing. We remain available to advise on decisions throughout the year so you're never caught off guard.
Bakke CPA works with individuals, small businesses, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations. Particular areas of depth include professional service corporations, real estate investors, and construction businesses.
Tax preparation is the accurate filing of your returns for a given year. Tax planning is the proactive strategy work done throughout the year to structure your finances in ways that legally minimize what you owe. Bakke CPA provides both.
Yes. Bakke CPA has offices in Boulder (4450 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 100-43) and Denver (4610 S Ulster St, Suite 150), serving clients across the Front Range.
CPAs carry professional credentials, continuing education requirements, and a legal duty to their clients. For anything beyond a straightforward return — especially for business owners, real estate investors, or complex individual situations — the difference in strategy and savings is significant.
Jake Bakke has deep expertise in professional service corporations, real estate, and construction — industries where tax complexity and planning opportunities are especially pronounced.
Yes. We can help assess your situation, prepare any unfiled returns, and develop a plan to get you back into full compliance with minimal penalty exposure.
Yes. Bakke CPA serves clients through an online client portal, making it straightforward to work with us regardless of your location within Colorado.
Simply request a consultation through the contact form or call either office directly. We'll discuss your situation and determine how Bakke CPA can best serve you.
Every day without a strategic tax plan is a day your biggest expense isn't working for you. Let's change that — request a consultation with Bakke CPA today.