About TaxWorks
We provide client tax & financial services through quality, professionalism,
Taxworks was founded in 2001 by Boulder native and CU Business graduate, Mark Sehnert. During his life, Mark found joy in giving back to the community. He was very involved in Alcoholics Anonymous, helping others move through the program steps. His dedication and altruistic tendencies were present both in his community work as well as his business. He was deeply loved and still remembered fondly for the lives he touched today.
After Mark’s sudden passing in 2008, the business was sold to Anthony “Tony” Adley. Tony had over 30 years of business experience, including executive positions in finance at an engineering and contracting firm. Tony held ownership of Taxworks from 2008 to 2019 until he retired and entrusted the business to its current owner R. Cole Frye, CPA.
Cole is committed to adhering to the same quality standards set forth by both Mark and Tony. Cole has carried on in the tradition of community work set forth by Mark through programs that relate to mental health, music, and financial education.
Cole believes in being relationship-oriented in practice, instead of transactional.
His main focus with his clients is to be able to help “move the needle.”
Meet the TaxWorks Team
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R. Cole Frye, CPA
Partner | Chaos CoordinatorCole graduated with a Master of Arts in Accounting & Taxation from the University of Central Missouri. Cole is a licensed CPA in the states of Colorado and Missouri. Prior to TaxWorks, he spent several years working for a well-respected local firm in Denver. After 8 years in public practice, he went on to be […]
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Michael Penny, EA
Staff Accountant | Enrolled AgentMichael graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS and an active member of both The National Society of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents (COSEA). Prior to joining Tax Works, Michael worked in the recruiting industry as […]
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Kathleen Gardner
Executive Assistant | Operations ManagerKathleen Gardner graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a degree in Neuroscience. She used her degree while working as a medical assistant locally until she was inspired by her family to learn more about financial services. Kathleen received her Colorado Life and Health Insurance license in 2020 and is affiliated with Mass […]
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Whitney Hansen
Staff Accountant | BookkeeperWhitney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Business Administration from McPherson College. Prior to TaxWorks, she spent several years working in accounting, bookkeeping, and purchasing in the natural stone industry. Currently a staff accountant for TaxWorks, Whitney serves as a bookkeeper for clients and is pursuing her Enrolled Agent […]
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Chris graduated from The Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Chris is a licensed CPA in the state of Colorado. Before joining TaxWorks, Chris spent the last 12 years working in both private and public accounting. He specializes in taxation for individuals and businesses across […]
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Inclusivity
Our doors are open to all businesses—
the diversity of our client base makes us
better at what we do.
Integrity
We believe strong business relationships
are founded on honest and transparent
practice.
Innovation
Our ever-evolving approach to problem
solving yields results and sets us apart
from the pack.
Clarity
Relevant and precise communication
enriches our client relationships and
builds better businesses.