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89%

Net Promoter Score

The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 89% of our clients would recommend us to a friend.

Net Promoter Score

Companies use this metric to gauge how happy their customers are with their services. It's calculated by taking the percentage of "promoters" minus the % of "detractors. "The average NPS score for the accounting industry is 39%, less than the DMV! We believe it's important to share that we have successfully fulfilled our promise to WOW clients and consistently monitor this metric to ensure we continue to deliver on the highest level.

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350+

5-Star Reviews

Our Google and Yelp reviews speak for themselves. Our goal is to provide 5-star service to every client, every time.

5-Star Reviews

When someone shares their experience with us online, we find it extremely valuable to know where we've exceeded expectations and where we can improve. Many of our clients decide to engage with us as a result of reading about other Dark Horse clients’ experiences. Even when things do not go as planned, we do everything we can to make it right.

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90%

Retention Rate

We're all about creating long-lasting, value-added relationships.

Retention Rate

This is the frequency of repeat business from our clients that work with us. This means that 9 out of 10 clients use us for subsequent years. That shows us that people enjoy working with our CPAs, are pleased with the work, and want to continue with Dark Horse over the long term.

Accounting Solutions for Businesses.

The Problem: Small businesses are making uninformed decisions because they aren’t receiving timely, accurate and actionable financial data from their accountant. They’re also not receiving the strategic guidance they need in order to plan for and reduce their taxes. We hate this. This is why we combine bookkeeping and tax services for our business clients to ensure they’re making informed, tax-savvy decisions to move their business forward. We take an Advisory-First approach and need good data to bring the most value to every engagement.

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Businesses in all industries

Every business is unique. When it comes to tax laws and creating insightful accounting, this couldn't be more true. We serve a wide array of industries and have deep specialization in various industry verticals including but not limited to the following:

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing & Distribution

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Bio-Tech

Medical & Dental

Medical & Dental

Cannabis

Cannabis

Non-Profits

Non-Profits

Construction

Construction

Professional Services

Professional Services

Content Creators

Content Creators

Real Estate

Real Estate

eCommerce

eCommerce

Retail

Retail

Governmental

Governmental

Technology

Technology

Business Solutions

Tax Services for People.

The Problem: It’s not until you file your personal tax return that you feel the sting of your tax situation. Whether it’s an unwanted surprise in the amount owed or refunded, or the realization that you left significant tax savings on the table, the sting hurts. We believe in No Surprises, especially the bad kind. This is why we work collaboratively with our clients to ensure they plan for and reduce taxes wherever possible. We make sure every engagement requires a level of Tax Planning with your CPA, period.

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Tax Services for Your Situation

The do-it-all tax pros out there often don’t understand the nuances of specific types of taxpayers and the specific strategies available to them, nor their unique compliance requirements. So that you’re not stuck with ‘one-size-fits-all’ services, the Dark Horse stable is stacked with experts in these nuanced areas, including but not limited to the following:

1031 Exchange

1031 Exchange

Rental Properties

Rental Properties

Stock Compensation

Stock Compensation

Foreign Tax

Foreign Tax

Estate & Trust Planning

Estate & Trust Planning

Military

Military

Cryptocurrency & NFTs

Cryptocurrency & NFTs

Multi-State Filings

Multi-State Filings

Personal Solutions

A Better Way To Build Wealth

Your After-Tax Return Matters Most

Tax saving strategies only work when clients, CPAs and CFPs can collaborate seamlessly. This rarely happens without the right structure or alignment. Dark Horse has created an integrated offering that provides its clients with advisory services that strike the right balance between tax efficiency and prudent investing.

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Dark Horse Private Wealth Services

We build financial plans and investment strategies for our clients that equally weigh tax efficiency and overall investment performance.

Financial Goal Development

Financial Goal Development

Investment Real Estate Portfolio Recommendations

Investment Real Estate Portfolio Recommendations

Cash Flow Planning & Budgeting

Cash Flow Planning & Budgeting

Stock Option & Equity Compensation Planning

Stock Option & Equity Compensation Planning

Small Business Retirement Planning

Small Business Retirement Planning

Financial Organization / Balance Sheet Preparation

Financial Organization / Balance Sheet Preparation

Wealth Solutions
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I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.

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When you work with Dark Horse, you're actually working with your very own Dark Horse CPA, instead of a rotating roster of staff like you get with the traditional CPA firm. Select a specialty below to get matched with the right CPA.

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