John Akolt is a Denver-based tax attorney with over 20 years of experience in tax law and financial strategy. He holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Brown University.
Earlier in his career, John advised insurance companies on investment and tax matters, bringing institutional-level experience to his practice. Today he focuses exclusively on individuals and small businesses, providing proactive, long-term tax planning and legal counsel to business owners, investors, and high-income individuals navigating complex financial situations.
Admitted to the Colorado Bar, John previously practiced in Illinois, bringing broad multi-state experience to his clients.
Legacy Tax Group is John C. Akolt’s strategic tax-planning practice, focused exclusively on forward-looking tax strategy, entity structuring, and advanced retirement design. Legal services and representation are provided separately through the Law Office of John Akolt, LLC.