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Mark T. Gallant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Mark T. Gallant is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Westport, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He provides specialized services to individuals and families, including family-owned enterprises, offering expertise in tax compliance, tax planning, and consulting. Gallant's services include sales tax compliance, as well as basic accounting services and individual tax services.
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Steven L. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Steven L. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial solutions to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings with the state and federal governments. Through his expertise in payroll processing and compliance, he helps businesses maintain a seamless financial workflow. Smith's specialization in business tax services allows him to navigate complex tax laws and regulations, providing his clients with peace of mind.
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Michael J. Cabral
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Located in Westport, Massachusetts, Michael J. Cabral offers a variety of accounting services. With over 15 years of experience in the field, his expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. His specialization in Payroll Processing & Compliance and General Accounting & Advisory ensures that clients receive accurate and timely financial guidance.
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Scott Costa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Located in Westport, Massachusetts, Scott Costa provides financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Costa offers specialized services in basic accounting, tax compliance, and business tax preparation. His expertise also includes retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring clients meet all regulatory requirements.
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Alan R. Riendeau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Alan R. Riendeau is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive financial services. Based in Westport, Massachusetts, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to individuals and families as well as a variety of business structures. His expertise also includes IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, making him a valuable resource for those seeking reliable and knowledgeable accounting support.
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Karen J. Raus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Karen J. Raus, a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts, provides accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for her clients. Notably, Karen Raus also offers payroll processing and compliance services, helping her clients stay up-to-date with changing tax regulations and avoid penalties.
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Michael Sousa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Michael Sousa is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts. With over 8 years of experience, he specializes in providing accounting services to small businesses and family-owned enterprises, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His areas of expertise include basic accounting services, tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Michael's unique service is his ability to assist clients with the transition from a partnership or sole proprietorship to a corporation, providing guidance on entity restructuring and related tax implications.
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Andrew Shabshelowitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Andrew Shabshelowitz delivers comprehensive accounting solutions to diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based in Westport, Massachusetts, his services encompass IRS representation, retirement account tax reporting, and compliance for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in basic accounting services and tax compliance, Shabshelowitz helps clients navigate complex financial matters and ensures tax obligations are accurately met.
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James F. Driscoll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, James F. Driscoll provides expert accounting services to individuals and businesses in the area. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Driscoll specializes in tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance for various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also offers basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting tailored to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups.

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.