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Showing 11 to 16 of 16 CPAs in Dalton, Massachusetts
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Richard A. Lombardi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
Located in Dalton, Massachusetts, Richard A. Lombardi has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and financial services to various business...
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Laura M. Hager
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
Based in Dalton, Massachusetts, Laura M. Hager is a certified public accountant with a strong background in individual and business tax returns. With...
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Jennifer Stark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
Based in Dalton, Massachusetts, Jennifer Stark is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory...
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H. A. Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
H. A. Wood is a certified public accountant based in Dalton, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services....
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Joseph S. Haddad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
Joseph S. Haddad is a practicing CPA based in Dalton, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned...
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Suzanne M. Downer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dalton, Massachusetts 01226
Suzanne M. Downer, a licensed CPA residing in Dalton, Massachusetts, provides tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and various business struct...

Massachusetts's prominent CPA market serves a highly educated, innovation-driven economy with strong financial services and technology sectors. The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 16 hours in accounting or auditing subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax on most income (9% on short-term capital gains) and complex corporate tax structure. CPAs commonly handle state tax compliance, local property tax issues, multi-state taxation for businesses with operations beyond Massachusetts, and sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. The concentration of venture-backed startups creates strong demand for stock option taxation, qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning, and 83(b) election guidance.

Industry Specializations: Biotechnology and life sciences, technology and software, financial services and asset management, healthcare systems, higher education, professional services, and venture capital are primary focus areas. Boston CPAs often specialize in startup equity compensation, biotech R&D tax credits, venture capital fund accounting, or serving the needs of university endowments and research institutions.

For CPA Professionals: The Massachusetts Society of CPAs provides robust resources, particularly in the Greater Boston area. Boston offers big-city opportunities with concentration of national firms and specialized boutiques serving innovative industries. Worcester, Springfield, and Cape Cod provide alternatives with lower costs. The state's highly educated workforce, prestigious universities, and innovation economy create dynamic practice opportunities, though high cost of living and competitive market require strong differentiation.