About Louise Hartford
Louise Hartford, CPA, MT, CTRS, has spent more than 35 years helping business owners and families find real solutions to their IRS and tax challenges. With deep experience in tax and accounting, she’s developed a sharp ability to identify issues quickly and guide clients toward resolutions that truly make a difference.
What clients appreciate most about Louise is her calm, compassionate approach. She understands how stressful tax problems can be, and she takes the time to listen, explain options clearly, and provide the reassurance that her clients are supported every step of the way.
Louise is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Colorado, Hawaii, and Utah, and she is also a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. Through Red Hawk Tax Resolution, she assists individuals and businesses nationwide with a wide range of IRS matters.
If you’re ready to put your tax worries behind you, reach out today—Louise and the Red Hawk team are here to help you regain control and move forward with confidence.
What clients appreciate most about Louise is her calm, compassionate approach. She understands how stressful tax problems can be, and she takes the time to listen, explain options clearly, and provide the reassurance that her clients are supported every step of the way.
Louise is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Colorado, Hawaii, and Utah, and she is also a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. Through Red Hawk Tax Resolution, she assists individuals and businesses nationwide with a wide range of IRS matters.
If you’re ready to put your tax worries behind you, reach out today—Louise and the Red Hawk team are here to help you regain control and move forward with confidence.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Colorado Department of Revenue
- Hawaii Department of Taxation
- Utah State Tax Commission
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
Reviews
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Notice of Determination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Seizure
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax Penalties
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- 1099 Levy
- Sales Tax
- 1065 Levy
- Unfiled Payroll Taxes
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Seizure
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Treasury Offset
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- General Excise Tax
- Transient Accommodation Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Fraud Examination Support
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- Pro Se Tax Court Petition
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Tax Refund Support
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Tax Consultation Service
- Payment Plan
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Penalty Abatement
- Audit Support & Defense
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer in Compromise
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Appeals
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
CPA
Colorado
3/31/1994
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | Red Hawk Tax Resolution | Castle Rock, Colorado | Jan 2025 - Present |
| Tax Director | Ridgegate Financial | Englewood, Colorado | Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | Bachelor's Degree | 1989 |
| University of Denver | Master's Degree | 1997 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Better Business Bureau (BBB) | Member | 2025 - Present |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) | Member | 2021 - Present |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Colorado Society of CPAs | Member | 1994 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
In Office Visits
No
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
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