Hans Nelson, CPA
Growing up on a Northern Colorado farm instilled values of hard work, honest communication, and practical expertise — the same values that guide the service HGN provides every day, from IRS representation to transaction classification.
Hard Work · Honest Words · Know-How
Hard Work
We put our full energy and dedication into every project we tackle. This means you can expect your returns/deliverables to be sent to you at the agreed upon date, and that, to the best of our judgment, they will be right on the money.
Honest Words
We know taxes and finances can be difficult to understand—especially for those focused on their own expertise. At HGN, not only do we make complex concepts easy to grasp, but we also follow through on our promises. You can trust us—we've navigated this before and will map out your path to success.
Know-How and Technical Expertise
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to taxes and finances—especially with ever-changing tax laws and the economic landscape. We look at your financial situation holistically to find solutions that are current and set you up for a brighter, more confident future.
Why work with a CPA?
Training
CPAs complete 150-plus college credit hours, pass a rigorous multi-part exam, and then keep at least 40 hours of continuing education every year just to stay licensed. It doesn't let up after the test.
Representation Authority
CPAs are among the few professionals allowed to represent clients directly before the IRS and US Tax Court, without needing a law degree or bar admission — real authority if a return is ever questioned.
Communication
Numbers only matter if you understand them. CPAs translate complex financial information into language that actually makes sense — for you, your lender, your partners, or anyone else who needs the real picture.
Ethical Standards
Honesty: truthful, accurate information. Integrity: ethical guidelines that prioritize your interest over convenience. Objectivity: independent judgment, free from conflicts of interest or pressure to tell you what you want to hear.
What clients say
"Proactive, professional, organized, extremely knowledgeable, and very reasonable. For the first time, we weren't rushing to file our taxes. Best accountant we have had."
"Hans is quick to respond to inquiries and adept at working through complicated tax issues. Both competent in taxes and clear in communication."
"Superb service, excellent communication, very friendly and easy to work with. They answer the phone or texts promptly, which is important to me."