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Sean Winkel, CPA

435-447-4425

sean@darkhorse.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

First Class Service from Your St. George CPA

Whether it’s preparing your taxes for maximum return to helping improve your financial performance, your dedicated CPA is there when you need them. Stay ahead of the race and win it for your business with strategic accounting, enterprise-level technology, and white-glove service.

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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.

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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.

Solutions for Businesses

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.

Tax & Wealth Advisory for Individuals

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.

Kyle T.

With our prior accountant we didn't feel we were receiving adequate tax guidance and felt we were always paying more than our fair share of taxes. We have been very pleased with the service we have received with Adam Ripperdan. He has taken the time to review in detail our current situation and upcoming plans. With that information he has helped us create tax strategies for our businesses, investments, and personal taxes that not only help us save on taxes but also helps us plan for the future. I highly recommend Dark Horse CPAs.

Patrick W.

I was referred to Max by a friend who is also a small business owner. I was definitely in need of direction when it came to my finances. After speaking with Max I was able to understand how I can be efficient in the accounting side of my business and he and his team is there to guide me every step of the way. I'm now confident I have the right team watching my books I highly recommend Max and Dark Horse CPAs.

Marisa M.

I had the pleasure of working with Stella and she was absolutely incredible. I had received what I suspected was bad advice from a previous tax preparer, and I was looking for another professional opinion on a specific tax situation. I found Dark Horse and Stella and I couldn't be happier. Stella confirmed what I had suspected about the previous tax situation being handled incorrectly by my former preparer at a different firm, and helped me fix the problem. Stella was prompt, exceedingly professional, and actually took the time to explain everything. Prices for services are fair. I am thrilled to have found a knowledgeable, trustworthy tax advisor and I look forward to continue working with Stella in the future.

Susan H.

Megan, Kim and staff were very prompt filing our business and personal taxes. The secure email site to upload our documents was very user friendly. The staff was also extremely prompt answering our questions through email and on the phone. In addition, Megan met with us personally a couple of times several months in advance to map out a plan for our business and personal taxes. Thank you all!

Quinn R.

We signed on with Adam's accounting group after bouncing around trying to find the right 'fit' with other companies. I knew immediately that we found what we needed when Adam took the time to sit down and talk to me about my business, my plans, my goals and where I wanted my company to be in the next 2, 5, 10 years. Adam and his team are responsive - and by that, I mean proactive - which is probably the single best reason to use Dark Horse. After 8 years and 3 different accounting firms we found what we need with Dark Horse.

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