Tax prep that's right on the money.
Your trusted advisor for crucial tax and business questions. With the general rule being that "all income, from whatever source derived, is taxable," we work to find every exception to that rule for individuals, businesses, and trusts in the preparation and review of your tax returns — and we make sure it's done right.
Beyond the numbers
Understanding tax law takes deep knowledge of your industry, a willingness to pick up the phone, and the fortitude to follow through — not just software and a deadline.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
We record and interpret the economics of your business — QuickBooks setup, training, and monthly bookkeeping that keeps your numbers clear and current, all year long.
Tax Preparation & Planning
Tailored strategies to reduce your tax bill, prepared and carried out — for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates, planned ahead of time instead of rushed in April.
Business Advisory Services
Guidance that keeps your business on the right path — entity selection, cash management, and process improvements built around how your business actually operates.
We know your business, not just your bracket
Some tax situations need more than general knowledge. These are the industries we specialize in.
Construction & Real Estate
Solid tax strategy for solid ground-up work — from job costing to entity structure.
High Net Worth
A holistic plan to maximize tax efficiency across your whole portfolio, not just this year.
Agriculture
Coops, crop production, feedlots, and dairies — tax strategy built for how farms actually run.
What clients say
"Proactive, professional, organized, extremely knowledgeable, and very reasonable. For the first time, we weren't rushing to file our taxes. Best accountant we have had."
"Hans is quick to respond to inquiries and adept at working through complicated tax issues. Both competent in taxes and clear in communication."
"Superb service, excellent communication, very friendly and easy to work with. They answer the phone or texts promptly, which is important to me."
We provide innovative tax solutions that are right on the money
Guiding our clients toward a brighter, more confident future — that's the whole job. Hans Nelson, CPA, grew up on a Northern Colorado farm, and that upbringing still shapes how HGN works today: hard work, honest communication, and practical expertise.
Meet Hans9am–6pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: (970) 460-6676
Email: hans@hgn.tax
P.O. Box 161, Severance, Colorado 80546