A St. George CPA You Can Actually Talk To
Sean Winkel, CPA
TITLE
Principal
HOMETOWN
St. George, UT
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
9
EDUCATION
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
— Thomas A. Edison
It's been said that tax season is a sprint. But as tax seasons pile up, those sprints start to resemble more of a marathon. Fortunately for Sean, he actually enjoys marathons (and triathlons), so the marathon represented by tax season is just another day at the office for him. And anyone who runs marathons understands the long-term perspective of what it takes to prepare, endure and succeed. Sean has translated this wisdom to the accounting and tax advisory he provides to his small business clients.
And he started working with small businesses back in college at Dixie State University, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting. During his studies, he became a consultant to small businesses, helping them create business plans and obtain capital. That seed led him to a local accounting firm where he continued his work with small businesses, helping keep them compliant, saving them money on their taxes, and providing deep insights into the financial performance of their business.
While not serving small businesses and their owners, Sean can be found outside and on the road with his wife (expecting) and their two dogs. Notable outdoor endeavors include hiking, kayaking, fishing, snowboarding, camping or, as mentioned above, the semi-regular marathon or triathlon.
Specialties
Small Business Tax Strategy
Strategic Tax Planning
Entity Structure Analysis
Retirement Planning
Industries
eCommerce
Retail
Restaurants
Professional Services
Your St. George CPA for Tax and Accounting Advisory
St. George’s fast-growing economy—driven by real estate, healthcare, tourism, and small business development—requires financial expertise that goes beyond basic compliance. Whether you’re managing a business, investing in property, or planning for your family’s future, your dedicated St. George CPA, Sean Winkel, is here to help.
As a Principal at Dark Horse CPAs, Sean specializes in proactive tax planning and accounting advisory for individuals and businesses across Southern Utah. From minimizing tax liability and ensuring IRS compliance to strengthening financial reporting and building long-term strategies, he delivers modern, hands-on solutions tailored to your goals.
With Sean, you gain more than a CPA—you gain a trusted advisor and financial partner committed to helping you achieve clarity, growth, and confidence in one of Utah’s most dynamic markets.
SEAN WINKEL, PRINCIPAL
By starting my career at a regional firm, I quickly learned what CPAs lacked from their employer...autonomy, collaboration, and most importantly TIME. Not just time for myself and family, but time to spend working directly with my clients. You may know from being a client of a CPA firm that accountants are always busy; too busy to give you the time of day unless their billable clock is running. That’s what’s different about Dark Horse. We encourage our clients to reach out and have a conversation. As a CPA, I need to spend time with my clients to help them in the most impactful way. At Dark Horse, I'm able to do exactly that.
Accounting Solutions for Businesses.
The Problem: Business owners aren't getting timely, accurate and actionable data from their financials. Even worse, they're not receiving tax planning advice from their, "tax pro," which is costing them untold amounts of money. This is just plain wrong. We believe you deserve a better small business accounting firm.
SEAN WINKEL, PRINCIPAL
“One of the most important pieces of information business owners need is financial performance data. Yet, too many businesses don't give that information the priority it deserves. If a business owner isn’t aware of how their business is performing financially, how can they make decisions to grow and improve? Afterall, the number one reason folks get into business is to make money! So, why not better understand the financial performance of your business. I take pride in creating timely financial reports for my clients so they can operate their business efficiently.
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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.
SEAN WINKEL, PRINCIPAL
"Taxes are inevitable each year, but how you handle them is up to you. I'm here to help clients maximize deductions and credits by being proactive throughout the year, not just on April 15th. My focus is on tax planning, not just preparation, which is why clients continue to work with me year after year."
Nancy R.
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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