Tax Shop
Charles Trautman, EA · Since 1969

About Us

Income Tax Preparation

Charles “Chuck” Trautman, EA

  1. 1969

    Chuck’s mother, Chloe Trautman, established the Tax Shop in Champaign, Illinois.

  2. Age 16
    Chuck Trautman as a young man at his desk
    Chuck, early years

    Long before there were computers, Chuck began preparing income tax returns at his mother’s Tax Shop in Champaign.

  3. 1979

    Graduated from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management.

  4. 1979

    Moved to Denver and began his career with Mobil Coal Resources, in preparation for the oil shale industry in western Colorado.

  5. 1982

    Became a Broker Associate with RE/MAX (metro Denver), and remains one today.

  6. 2010

    Opened his own practice, the Tax Shop, in Lone Tree.

  7. Today
    Chuck Trautman at his desk in the Lone Tree office
    Chuck today, Lone Tree office

    Enrolled Agent, licensed by the U.S. Treasury with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS in any state. Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute. Personally signs every return.

    Leads a team of about five preparers during tax season and is available year-round for IRS notices, audits, and back returns.

Thank You

In 15 years (tax seasons), so many clients have thanked me for helping them with their taxes and wished me well, in my business and personally. I very much appreciate all the kind words and support. I also thank them for their referrals of their friends.

— Chuck

Find the office

Located in the Panera Bread Building, second floor, just south of Park Meadows Mall.

9233 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 202, Lone Tree, CO 80124 · 303-734-1040 · Get directions