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Melissa A. Belden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, New Hampshire 03033
Based in Brookline, New Hampshire, Melissa A. Belden specializes in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over a decade of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she offers comprehensive services including basic accounting, financial planning, and tax compliance. Additionally, her expertise extends to IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring her clients are well-equipped to navigate complex tax matters. By focusing on her clients' unique needs, Melissa delivers personalized support and helps them make informed financial decisions.
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Gregory Lafrance
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, New Hampshire 03033
Gregory Lafrance is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, New Hampshire, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His areas of specialization include individual tax services, basic accounting services, and small business accounting, with a focus on tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Lafrance offers tax planning and consulting services, as well as assistance with retirement account tax reporting, helping his clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Helen A. Carpio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, New Hampshire 03033
Helen A. Carpio is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, New Hampshire, with over a decade of experience in general accounting and advisory services, including tax planning and consulting. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, offering expertise tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. As a seasoned professional, Helen provides a range of guidance and support to ensure clients meet their financial goals, with a focus on delivering personalized service and expert advice.

New Hampshire's CPA market serves a small, affluent state with no broad-based income tax and business-friendly reputation. The New Hampshire Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: New Hampshire has no income tax on wages (though it taxes interest and dividend income at 4%), making it attractive for high earners. CPAs focus on federal tax planning, interest and dividends tax (being phased out), business profits tax, business enterprise tax, and rooms and meals tax. Cross-border issues with Massachusetts are extremely common, as many residents commute to Boston while maintaining New Hampshire residency. The lack of sales tax also attracts shoppers and creates compliance considerations for businesses.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, tourism and hospitality, higher education, financial services, and professional services are primary focus areas. The southern tier near Massachusetts attracts technology companies and professionals seeking tax advantages while accessing Boston's market and talent pool.

For CPA Professionals: The New Hampshire Society of CPAs serves a small professional community. Major markets include Manchester, Nashua (Boston suburbs), Portsmouth, and Concord. The state offers excellent quality of life, strong schools, outdoor recreation, and no income tax advantage for practitioners. Proximity to Boston provides access to sophisticated clients and expertise while maintaining New Hampshire's lifestyle benefits. Multi-state taxation expertise is virtually essential given the commuter population and cross-border business relationships.