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Mary Bartley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Playas, New Mexico 88009
Located in Playas, New Mexico, Mary Bartley is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for a variety of business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Bartley specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial issues and achieve their goals.
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Michael A. Wearne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Playas, New Mexico 88009
Located in Playas, New Mexico, Michael A. Wearne is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, enabling clients to effectively manage their finances and make informed business decisions. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, Michael A. Wearne helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing potential liabilities.
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Jeffrey S. Duffett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Playas, New Mexico 88009
Based in Playas, New Mexico, Jeffrey S. Duffett is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services, including basic accounting, business tax services, and small business accounting to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Mr. Duffett assists clients with sales tax compliance and offers IRS representation services to help resolve tax disputes.

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.