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Showing 71 to 78 of 78 CPAs in Stoughton, Massachusetts
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Sunitha Balachandar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Sunitha Balachandar has provided accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-siz...
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James V. Detore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, James V. Detore is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience. Detore's expertis...
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Anna M. Bettencourt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Anna M. Bettencourt is a certified public accountant based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, with over a decade of experience in tax and accounting service...
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Lawrence O. Russell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Lawrence O. Russell is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Stoughton, Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium...
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Richard S. Godes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Richard S. Godes is a certified public accountant based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises...
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Thomas A. Mcgauley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Thomas A. Mcgauley provides accounting expertise to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, inclu...
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Maxwell R. Kaplan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Maxwell R. Kaplan, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Stoughton, Massachusetts, since 2005. His expertise spans various accoun...
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Jennifer Mackay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072
Based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Jennifer Mackay has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, specializing in basic accounting, financi...

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.