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Heather B. Lefkowitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southbury, Connecticut 06488
Heather B. Lefkowitz is a certified public accountant based in Southbury, Connecticut. With over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry, she provides specialized services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Her expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, to help businesses and individuals meet their tax and financial obligations. Ms. Lefkowitz focuses on individual tax services, business tax services, and basic accounting services, helping her clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Karon S. Stone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southbury, Connecticut 06488
Karon S. Stone is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Southbury, Connecticut, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, as well as sales tax compliance, with a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Stone's professional experience covers a range of industries and business needs, from financial statement preparation to tax planning and consulting.

Connecticut's established CPA market serves a wealthy population and strong financial services sector. The Connecticut State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 40 hours of continuing professional education annually, including 2 hours of ethics and technical updates in accounting or auditing.

Key Tax Considerations: Connecticut has graduated individual income tax rates up to 6.99% and a corporate business tax. CPAs commonly handle complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, trust taxation, multi-state tax issues due to proximity to New York, and sophisticated investment taxation. The state's high property taxes and estate tax (one of few states with its own) create significant planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Insurance and financial services (especially in Hartford), aerospace and defense manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, hedge funds and private equity, and professional services are primary focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in executive compensation, qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning, and complex estate and trust administration.

For CPA Professionals: The Connecticut Society of CPAs provides extensive resources across the state. Major markets include Hartford, Stamford/Greenwich (NYC suburbs), New Haven, and Fairfield County. The state offers proximity to New York City opportunities while maintaining distinct identity. High cost of living is offset by strong compensation, particularly in Fairfield County financial services roles.