As an early stage entrepreneur running two businesses, taxes were the part I dreaded most. Finding a CPA who actually understands what it's like to build something from scratch felt impossible until I found Dark Horse. Reed and the team made what I expected to be a painful process into a nonexistent problem. The turnaround was incredibly fast, the support team was responsive and helpful, and their technology made everything seamless. No chasing down documents, no confusing portals, no waiting weeks for answers. I did a ton of research before choosing a CPA firm because I knew this decision mattered. I am beyond happy with my choice. If you're a business owner looking for a team that genuinely makes your life easier, look no further. read more

Hi, I've been using Dark Horse CPAs for the last 10 years.The service is excellent and their knowledge of tax regulations and rules are impeccable. I would highly recommend them and I don't write these things to often.Suzi Drennen is the best thing since sliced bread! Very intelligent and highly personable and works hard at her trade to keep up on all the new tax laws and regulations. I don't know what I would have done without her on my team during the pandemic She helped me with grants,loans all the backend reporting state and federal agencies.She does a superior job on my taxes every single year! Shawn read more

I worked with Dark Horse for 2 tax seasons with a CPA named Megan. The experience was ok at best. Response times were incredibly slow, and fees were expensive compared to other CPAs I've worked with in the past. At some point Megan took a new job in the organization and handed me off to Matt and the handoff was not smooth. I decided to go elsewhere this tax season. read more

I can't edit my previous review. I am only removing my statement about how I feel about the "scam" part of this review due to their contacting me and asking to remove it. HOWEVER, the whole operation still feels like riding a roller-coaster without the front track wheels. Terrible communication, terrible service, statements about personal life on the CPAs part, even more personal stabs at clients as well as the belittling of clients, and, finally, trying to loop in others into emails on one on one matters. After the disengagement, there were still emails I was receiving about my review and how I was incorrect instead of professionally disengaging and letting the matter be. Their reputation is more important than your tax needs. read more

Got in contact with them and initially everything seemed nice. We scheduled a zoom interview, which they missed the first of, okay, that can happen, but then we connected during the second zoom date and it went really well. The CPA was so positive and supportive, really excited to have us on board. So were we. And then... we email with a question: no response. We give it some time and resend: no response. Wait some more, resend: get a short reply they'll be getting back to us tomorrow. We wait another 2 weeks, resend: no response. Wash, rinse, repeat. We get in contact with the supervisor to see what's going on (maybe the CPA is out of the office), and same game, no communication. Wow. I think this is the first time I've been ghosted by a professional company. It seemed so legit, and now just scammy. Maybe we dodged a bullet. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Riana regarding tax matters on a somewhat complicated out of State real estate transaction, and am completely blown away by Riana's responsiveness and professionalism. It is very rare these days to find someone who completely exceeds your expectations, and being a perfectionist myself, it is that much harder! Riana is very knowledgeable about current tax laws relating to businesses and individuals, and was incredibly helpful at a more than reasonable price. I highly recommend Riana and Dark Horse CPA's for any tax or accounting needs, you will not be disappointed! read more

This is the first year that I have used Riana Linsky of Dark Horse CPA firm. She was EXCELLECT!!!!!! I think she saved me a ton of money. She was very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Riana!!! My taxes were complicated, but she handled them with expertise. I highly recommend Riana for your tax needs! read more

Our tax "professional" went MIA mid-prep in 2023 and stopped responding to any of our correspondence when we got close to filing. This was after months of painstakingly working with this individual to get any clear answers and direction. We had to reach out to other individuals at Dark Horse just to get a response. Taxes were finally submitted on time, but it was incredibly frustrating and time consuming to have to hunt down responses and keep revisiting a project that should take one day to complete. In addition to this, they recently informed me that 2024 prep costs would be going up 100% vs prior year. 100%?? What a joke. Save your money and go elsewhere...anywhere else. read more

Inefficient and rude - this firm's accounting errors will cost you money and patience!

So I was looking for new tax person this year and with Covid-19 things were a bit tricky. I found Jordan w/Dark Horse CPAs through Yelp. I decided to give them a try based on their local reviews and I was not disappointed to say the least. Jordan's initial call w/me impressed me with his vast knowledge and experience regarding finances and taxes. However I will be honest we did everything remotely and I was hesitant because it was regarding all of my business financial documentation. He was extremely professional, took the time to walk me through the entire process and included a Zoom video demonstrating a step by step tutorial. He found the best solution for my business and also reviewed my taxes from the year prior and was able to get me a sizable return in the end. I highly recommend using him for your business taxes! read more

I also don't know how they have all 5 star reviews. I had dealt with them for 2 years with a mediocre feeling about them. Then this past year I was way behind due to settling my mothers estate. My tax guy (Erik) said "no problem, I'll file an extension and get to it when I can.", so I sent him my info late March. 2 months go by, I message him through their client portal and get a vague "under review" response. another month goes by. I email him 'What's up? How are my taxes coming along? Did you file my extension?" He responded that it looked like he had everything he needed and would get to it in the next couple of weeks. That was 3 weeks ago, so I started getting nervous and started doing some work on my own. I looked online at IRS and discovered that they have no record of an extension being filed, and I discovered that I had neglected to send him P&L of mine and my wife's self employment, which, if he had EVER looked at our files he would have noticed and contacted me. I am currently looking for a new tax service to bail me out, but this guy has probably cost me a thousands of dollars. read more

While I couldn't use the services this year, response time was super fast and the proprietor was incredibly helpful and understanding. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get their taxes done by a professional and customer friendly business, especially if you're busy and want to do things online for a decent price and efficient service. I am really happy I can add this to my list of reputable and responsible businesses. I'm hoping next year our situation will allow for remote tax preparation and then I will have a great resource to use for myself as well. Thanks so much, and I hope you're busy during the season...you should be, with the level of service you provide! read more

We switched this last spring from another firm... and just in time!! If we had to go through this last spring with our old firm we would have sank. Dark Horse has been on top of everything from the daily mundane tasks to getting us Relief funding through the programs that came out earlier during the pandemic. They even helped clean up the mess that was left by our last firm. They are attentive, professional, and knowledgable. read more

I needed a CPA to take care of my deceased Mother's tax returns since I could not even begin to understand what the IRS wanted. I worked with a very kind man named Teddy who resides in Louisville, KY while I live in Encinitas, CA. We had one initial phone call so that we could get acquainted and he could better understand my needs. The rest was accomplished via e-mail. He made it all so easy for me, had it done in a couple of weeks and charged a very reasonable fee. It was such a relief to get rid of that head ache! read more

I was at a place in my business where I needed to add a professional bookkeeping service and I was recommended to someone in my network who just couldn't understand and handle the volume and complexity of my books, so when I found Dark Horse, I was very nervous since I had not had a positive experience letting someone into my business books, but I moved forward with Niki knowing I needed to make a change quickly because the person I had in place just wasn't working. From the beginning I could tell that Niki understood how my business operated and could handle the volume of invoices and checks needing to be reconciled monthly. Because I was having such a great experience with the bookkeeping side of Dark Horse, I decided to let Dark Horse also handle my taxes since they already had access to all of my books and it just made sense. Again, I was nervous, because I actually had a great, long time relationship with my former CPA, but transitioning my taxes just made sense. I can say after 2 full years of service from Dark Horse, I am extremely happy and so glad I trusted my gut and made the switch and have allowed them to handle the accounting side of my business completely. If you are looking to establish a relationship with a CPA for the first time, consider yourself lucky you have found such a great company. If you are at a place where you are thinking of making a change, as hard as it is, I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Suzi Drennen for personal and business accounting for over 20 years. She is ahead of any curve, proactive regarding upcoming issues in the complicated world of optimizing personal and business tax exposure. We have never been surprised by an unexpected big number. Her extensive business experience allows her to model a plan to fit a clients specific needs, from new company formation to options for setting up a retirement plan. I highly recommend her and her firms services. Ben Forrest CEO Forrest Sound Products Chinook Acoustics read more

Overcharged and underwhelmed! Slow service and frequent mistakes... this was a fiscal headache!

I absolutely 100% adore Suzie Drennen from Dark Horse. She has been my CPA for over 10 years. Not only does Dark Horse have a very secure and informative platform, they also are young and hip and in the know for all up to date tax laws. I know this is crucial for any successful firm, however, Dark Horse explains this complicated stuff to us laymen in informative and easy to understand videos and one on one phone calls. I feel like they have my back and go above and beyond in supporting my small business . I will continue to use and to recommend Dark Horse CPAs! read more

I was introduced to Suzanne Drennen, CPA a few years back... she's been instrumental in my business, helping me with tax planning and returns. She responds quickly and gets the job done right, in a professional, yet relaxed, style. I'll never trust anyone else again with my business/personal accounting! Susan Bartow Entrepreneur read more

I don't normally take time to write reviews b/c it's really subjective, but these guys are amazing. Max and the team there really know the ins and outs of this space, and the way they communicate to non-tax savvy people in simple terminology is really refreshing. I own a small business and they are really well versed in appropriate write-offs and things of that nature for me. I highly, highly recommend them. read more

Suzi is amazing!! she is efficient, highly educated and down to earth! she is quick to respond with any question i have and it's just overall a great experience working with her. rather than feeling stressed and overwhelmed during tax time, i feel relaxed while working with Suzi! she is truly the best! read more

I have been working with Dark Horse for two years and have enjoyed the feeling of knowing I am being efficient with my Tax Planning due to their services. I appreciate the level of detail they can provide and also the ability to just delegate to them. I also appreciate the value they have brought to other friends and colleagues of mine, making me feel confident when I recommend them out to others. Lastly, knowing their going to be providing tax planning for many years to come is a bonus because I will need their services while I personally grow my own company. Tax Planning and Bookkeeping! read more

I highly recommend Dark Horse CPAs. They provide excellent customer service and high quality work. I had a great experience with Tom, who did my taxes this year. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. I will definitely be using this firm again! read more

I received a letter from the IRS and I was super confused over what extra materials they needed for my tax return. Thankfully, Jordan was able to help me fix my information that was too complex for my tax software. He worked very quickly to help me and I would highly recommend. read more

Suzanne Drennen has been my tax accountant for 17 years! She is diligent, hardworking, savvy, honest, knowledgeable and always available for questions, professional opinions and anything i have ever needed. She runs my payroll and helps me with tax info for business, buying selling houses, and family and home life. She is a lifesaver. Dont know what i would do without her! 5 stars is just not enough! read more

I worked with Max and Chase for the first time over the 2017 tax season. I used TurboTax for the past six years, but I decided to seek out a CPA to help me review my previous returns and file a return for this year. A coworker recommended Chase and Max, and I reached out through their online form. Chase responded almost immediately, and we started to discuss what needed to be done. I was impressed with the enthusiasm and efficiency they displayed. Long story short, they reviewed my past three years of returns and found $500 in additional refunds I missed out on, and they helped file amended tax returns to recoup these savings. They also helped file this year's taxes, a financial disclosure for my international holdings (FBAR), and provided a neat projection for the 2018 tax year to understand how the recent tax reforms will impact my filing. I stopped by their office to sign some paperwork, and spoke at length with Max about a variety of questions I'd always had, and he answered them effortlessly. The returns were filed on time, and I would get immediate responses on any questions I had, or would get feedback on any of the forms or documentation I sent over. Usually, I dread filing my taxes. However, this was the first year it was painless. Keep up the good work guys. read more

Suzi Drennen is our CPA and we have received the most attentive, efficient and timely service in completing our 2020 taxes and receiving our returns! If you are looking for an amazing CPA, she is your gal! read more

This is my second year using Dark Horse for tax season and could not be more happy with their service. They are an excellent company that provides timely services. Max and Niki are quick to respond with any questions. Some tax situations are harder than other and it's obvious they know how to handle it all. read more

John did my tax returns and got about 4x the refund I'd gotten in previous years. Very worth it!

Knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with! What more could you ask for in an Accounting group? I was referred to Dark Horse by my Financial Planner in the depths of Tax Season. They were able to make time for a review with me, answer my questions, and gave me solid advice. I worked with Chase, he was absolutely fantastic, and I was so grateful he was able to make time for a new client during the busy season. Great service, great firm! read more

I have known Chase and Max for many years and used them for my personal taxes. Not only are they more responsive than you'd get from the big tax companies, but they also help you understand the why and how behind your return. Not only have I worked with them during my tax season but also have gone and asked questions about tax implications for real estate, stock investments, and other options to help maximize my take home pay. They do this all with the highest level of integrity as well so you're able to sleep at night knowing your work was done well. I highly recommend them for businesses or personal taxes as they are great!! read more

Suzi Drennen is the best CPA I've ever worked with--which is why I've stayed with her for more than a decade. She's smart, honest, stays apprised of the many tax code changes, is responsive even at the height of tax season, and is fairly priced. Suzi literally has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. She's not only a great CPA but a very decent person whose very easy to work with. My husband and I are fortunate to have found her...and by the way she provided excellent tax/financial information to us when we were ready to get married. Suzi, thank you for your great work on our behalf over the years! read more

Just had a wonderful meeting with Tom from Dark Horse. Extremely knowledgeable! Best tax discussion we have ever had. Tom was so patient with all of our questions and creative in his ideas. read more

Clarke was absolutely on point throughout the process. Outstanding service and results. Thank you.

Chase, Max, and Nikki at Dark Horse was an unbelievable find for me. When I found the team, I was dealing with 2 estate filings, 2 trust filinga, a past personal tax penalty, and the need to refile for a deceased family member. The daunting task was made extremely easy and enjoyable with Dark horse. Dark Horse made me feel very confident that the filings would be handled timely and properly. In the end, all of my tax issues were resolved and I owed much less than originally expected. I highly recommend their services. I will be using Dark Horse for all my future needs (I used to be a Turbo Tax guy). read more

We have used Suzi Drennen for the past few years to do our complicated taxes. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is professional, friendly, always gets the taxes done in a quick manner, is very particular which puts our minds at ease being that it is the IRS we are dealing with, and she knows her sh#* like no other. Could not recommend Suzi and Dark horse more! read more

My financial planner turned me on to Dark Horse and I am very glad he did. The Dark Horse team 1. Does impeccable work; 2. Is always reliable and on time; 3. Are just good folks and a pleasure to work with; and 4. They are fairly priced. It is clear to me that they care about me, getting to know me, and that they are interested in building a long-term relationship. They do my tax planning, strategy and annual filing and they have consulted me on one-off complicated business and tax matters. They have a standard suite of administrative functions as well. I have used them for bookkeeping and financial statement analysis. Dark Horse is always keenly researching and analyzing the ever-changing business landscape and tax code and offering related information - both practical and out of the box. For example, in the last year Dark Horse has proactively contacted clients with a novel savings strategy; opportunity zone coverage, and comprehensive coverage of all the Covid-19 government relief programs. Their impressive full grasp on both my personal ecosystem and the business landscape in general makes me feel good having them on my team. I highly recommend. read more

Suzi with Dark Horse CPAs is the best CPA I have ever met. She is excellent at her profession, accessible year round, and great to work with. I have referred my family, friends, and clients to Suzi. Everyone one has been as happy with her as I am. I highly recommend you reach out to her. read more

Chase and Max are great. They met with my wife and I several times for a consultation. They are very competent and made us feel very comfortable with the process. I would highly recommend Darkhorse! read more

Max and Chase do an incredible job on my taxes year after year. Even as my portfolio (and business) changes, they are they every step of the way to ensure nothing is missed. I trust them completely and feel so lucky to have found them when I did. Thank you DARK HORSE !! read more