The Authentic Consulting Firm — Operate with Clarity. Build with Confidence.
IRS Authorized ERO · AFSP Certified · 25+ Years

Operate with Clarity.Build with Confidence.

The Authentic Consulting Firm is a 100% virtual, nationwide tax and business consulting firm built for individuals, entrepreneurs, and tax professionals who are ready to build the right way.

100% Virtual Nationwide AFSP Certified IRS Authorized ERO

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Dava Kemp

CEO · Tax & Business Strategist · Mentor

IRS Authorized ERO AFSP Certified 25+ Years
IRS Authorized ERO
AFSP Certified
25+ Years Experience
100% Virtual · Nationwide

By the Numbers

Results That Speak for Themselves

25+

Years Industry
Experience

5,300+

Returns
Filed

100+

Professionals
Trained

25+

Personal
Mentees

Core Services

Everything Your Business Needs to Thrive

Full-service tax and business consulting delivered virtually, nationwide, by an IRS Authorized ERO with 25 years of experience.

Tax Preparation

Individual & business returns filed accurately and on time.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Proactive planning that reduces liability and builds long-term wealth.

Tax Resolution

AFSP authorized representation for IRS notices, audits, and collections.

Bookkeeping

Clean, organized books so you always know where your business stands.

Payroll

Accurate, on-time payroll processing your team can count on.

Business Formation

LLC, S-Corp, and nonprofit 501(c)(3) setup done correctly from the start.

Business Consulting

Strategy sessions and structure reviews for serious business owners.

Nonprofit Setup

Complete 501(c)(3) formation so your organization is compliant and fundable.

Who This Is For

Built for People Who Are Done Playing Small

Whether you are filing your first return or running a team of preparers — TACF has a service, a program, and a path built for exactly where you are.

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Individuals & Families

You need a trusted expert who understands your situation and keeps you compliant, protected, and positioned to build wealth.

  • Individual tax preparation
  • Tax planning & strategy
  • IRS resolution support
  • Business formation guidance
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Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

You are building something real and need a firm that understands business structure, tax strategy, and long-term compliance.

  • Business tax preparation
  • Bookkeeping & payroll
  • Consulting & strategy sessions
  • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) setup
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Tax Professionals & Preparers

You are ready to level up — whether that is launching your office, getting the right software, or building a service bureau.

  • Mentorship programs
  • Authentic Tax Suite software
  • ERO & bureau training
  • Compliance team support

The Authentic Ecosystem

Five Pillars. One Complete System.

Every arm of TACF is built to serve a different stage of your journey — from your first return to running a service bureau of your own.

01

Authentic Tax

Core tax prep division serving individuals and businesses nationwide.

02

Authentic Tax Academy

Education and mentorship for aspiring and active tax professionals.

03

Authentic Tax Suite

Professional tax software tiers built for preparers at every level.

04

Authentic Business Suite

CRM and automation platform powered by Ledger, built for tax pros.

05

Authentic Wealth Suite

The next chapter of the ecosystem.

Coming Soon

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About the Founder

Meet Dava Kemp

CEO · Tax & Business Strategist · Mentor

With over 25 years in the tax and financial industry, our founder built The Authentic Consulting Firm on one foundational belief: compliance isn't optional. It's the foundation everything else is built on. As an IRS Authorized ERO, AFSP Certified tax professional, and service bureau owner, our founder has trained over 100 tax professionals and personally mentored 25 individuals through building their own thriving firms.

"Compliance isn't optional. It's the foundation everything else is built on."
IRS Authorized ERO AFSP Certified 25+ Years Experience Service Bureau Owner 100% Virtual Nationwide
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For Tax Professionals

Three Programs. One Pathway Forward.

Whether you are joining the TACF team, launching your own office, or building a service bureau — there is a program and a software tier built for exactly where you are right now.

Mentorship · Tier 1
Join the Tax Team
$997
Annual · 70/30 revenue split · CRM included
Operate under the TACF EFIN
Full compliance review included
Tax training + CRM access
Weekly support calls during tax season
Marketing & operational training
Join the Tax Team →
Mentorship · Tier 3
Build Your Own Network
$4,997
Annual · 100% revenue · Service bureau level
Service bureau structure training
Team recruitment systems
Multi-preparer workflow systems
Revenue scaling strategy
Monthly mentorship support
Join the Waitlist

A $50 transmitter fee and $50 service bureau fee apply across all partnership tiers.

Strategy Sessions

Book a Session with Dava Directly

Not ready for a full program? Start with a focused strategy session. Walk away with clarity, a plan, and next steps you can act on immediately.

$197
Business Report Card
60-minute session

A complete diagnostic of your current business health. We review your structure, compliance posture, financials, and growth opportunities — and tell you exactly what needs to change.

Book This Session
$297
Business & Tax Strategy Session
90-minute strategy session

A deep dive into your tax situation and business strategy. We identify savings opportunities, review your structure, and build a roadmap for what comes next.

Book This Session
$697
Executive Business Intensive
2-hour intensive session

Our most comprehensive single session. For business owners and entrepreneurs who need a full review of operations, tax exposure, business structure, and a complete strategic action plan.

Book This Session

Full payment required at booking.

Free Resources

Start Learning for Free

Download any of these free tools and guides to get a head start before your consultation or enrollment.

Client Wins

What People Are Saying

★★★★★

"The foundation Dava gave me completely changed how I run my tax practice. The systems, the training, and the mentorship gave me the confidence to launch my own office. I went from zero to filing clients in 60 days."

Tax Professional
Founder Lane Graduate
★★★★★

"The Business Report Card session alone was worth every penny. The team identified three compliance issues I didn't even know I had and gave me a clear plan to fix them before they became problems."

Business Owner
Business Strategy Client
★★★★★

"ERO Ascension gave me everything I needed to build my firm the right way. You don't just learn what to do — you learn why, which makes all the difference when you're on your own."

ERO
ERO Ascension Graduate

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