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Melba D. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Luz, New Mexico 88337
Located in La Luz, New Mexico, Melba D. Johnson provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. Hers services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and compliance, supporting the financial health and success of her clients.
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Sierra Duran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Luz, New Mexico 88337
Based in La Luz, New Mexico, Sierra Duran is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as tax compliance and individual tax services. With a specialization in sales tax compliance, Sierra helps clients navigate complex regulations and ensure accuracy in their tax filings. Operating as a general accountant and advisor, she delivers reliable financial insights and expert advice to support business growth and stability.
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John Battle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Luz, New Mexico 88337
Located in La Luz, New Mexico, John Battle brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to entrepreneurs, startups, and individuals. His services include sales tax compliance, payroll processing, and ensuring that businesses are in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations.

New Mexico's CPA community serves a diverse state with government contracting, energy, and tourism alongside significant Native American business considerations. The New Mexico Public Accountancy Board 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 Mexico has graduated individual income tax up to 5.9% and corporate income tax up to 5.9%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, gross receipts tax (GRT) which differs from traditional sales tax and applies broadly, various business tax credits and incentives, and specialized issues related to Native American tribal business and gaming operations. The state's film tax credit program creates opportunities for entertainment industry accounting expertise.

Industry Specializations: Federal government contracting (national laboratories and military bases), oil and gas, mining, tourism and hospitality, film and television production, healthcare, agriculture, Native American tribal businesses and gaming, and renewable energy are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in government contractor compliance, tribal taxation and sovereignty issues, or entertainment incentive programs.

For CPA Professionals: The New Mexico Society of CPAs serves practitioners across a geographically large state. Albuquerque dominates the market with diverse opportunities, while Santa Fe focuses on government and cultural institutions. Las Cruces and other regional centers serve local markets. The state offers Southwestern lifestyle, cultural richness, and lower cost of living than neighboring states. Unique practice areas like tribal business and national laboratory contracting provide specialized opportunities. Bilingual abilities (English-Spanish) are increasingly valuable for serving the state's diverse population.