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Gloria W. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
Gloria W. Hayes is a certified public accountant based in Strafford, New Hampshire, offering specialized accounting expertise to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Hayes provides basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Her portfolio includes expertise in payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial management for individuals and families.
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Carrie-Ann Dragon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
Certified Public Accountant Carrie-Ann Dragon is a Strafford, New Hampshire-based professional with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial planning, as well as business tax services and payroll processing & compliance. Carrie-Ann's services include IRS representation, ensuring clients navigate complex tax issues with confidence and accuracy.
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James R. Boynton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
James R. Boynton is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) serving Strafford, New Hampshire. With over 15 years of experience providing accounting services, Boynton focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses with their financial needs, including varied business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, helping clients navigate tax compliance and financial planning. Boynton's expertise in basic accounting services supports business owners in managing their finances, ensuring accurate tax compliance, and making informed financial decisions.
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Barbara F. Barr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
Barbara F. Barr is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Strafford, New Hampshire, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Her practice focuses on providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as tax planning and consulting to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Ms. Barr offers expertise in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis. She serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as established businesses, helping them navigate complex financial issues and achieve their goals.

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.