Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted CPA Services for Tax Strategy & Financial Planning
Since 1990, Ayotte Decker has served as a trusted mid-sized CPA firm dedicated to advising businesses, shareholders, owners, and families on financial matters. Our team prioritizes accuracy, urgency, and integrity, ensuring clients' best interests guide every decision. We specialize in proactive tax planning, business succession strategies, and IRS representation, while offering comprehensive services like attestation, bookkeeping, and trust and estate planning. Our expertise extends to multi-state and international tax compliance, not-for-profit organizations, and financial advisory through Cornerstone Advisers.We distinguish ourselves by asking hard questions, advocating for clients, and building multigenerational relationships. Our proactive approach ensures tax strategies are planned months in advance to avoid surprises. With decades of experience, we combine technical excellence with personalized service to represent clients as their advocates, not just advisors.
Services
Tax Planning
Business Succession
IRS Representation
Trust & Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Attestation & Assurance
Not-for-Profit Tax Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We implement proactive tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
- Our team specializes in complex business succession and estate planning.
- We offer IRS representation with decades of audit negotiation experience.
- Our client-first approach prioritizes transparency and long-term advocacy.
- We combine technical expertise with personalized service for every client.
Services
Business Tax Services
Ayotte Decker provides comprehensive business tax planning and preparation, ensuring compliance and optimized cash flow. Our team proactively identifies strategies to reduce liabilities while aligning with long-term financial goals. We specialize in multi-state and international tax compliance, minimizing duplication across jurisdictions.
Business Succession Planning
Our experts develop tailored succession plans to ensure business continuity during transitions. Services include valuing businesses, structuring buy-sell agreements, and implementing tax-efficient strategies like grantor retained annuity trusts. We prioritize protecting your legacy while maintaining operational stability.
IRS Representation
Ayotte Decker advocates for clients during IRS or state agency audits, leveraging deep technical expertise to resolve disputes. Our team handles negotiations, documentation, and compliance issues to minimize penalties and streamline resolution processes for businesses and individuals.
Trust & Estate Planning
We design estate plans focused on tax minimization, asset protection, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Services include creating trusts, navigating generation-skipping strategies, and ensuring client wishes align with legal frameworks to safeguard family legacies.
Retirement Planning
Through Cornerstone Advisers, we offer retirement planning that integrates tax strategies with investment management. Our goal is to build sustainable financial plans tailored to individual risk profiles and long-term objectives.
People
John J. Ayotte
Managing Partner
John J. Ayotte leads Ayotte Decker's strategic direction, emphasizing client advocacy and proactive planning. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on building long-term relationships while ensuring technical excellence in tax and financial advisory services.
Gary P. Steeno
Partner, Audit & Assurance
Gary P. Steeno specializes in audit and assurance services, helping businesses maintain accurate financial reporting and internal controls. His expertise ensures clients meet regulatory standards while improving operational efficiency through tailored compliance strategies.
Scott Ayotte
Partner, Tax
Scott Ayotte leads tax planning initiatives, focusing on minimizing liabilities for businesses and individuals. He develops customized strategies for multi-state operations and complex transactions, combining technical knowledge with client-centric solutions.
Kimberlie A. Molinaro
Partner, Audit & Assurance
Kimberlie A. Molinaro provides audit and assurance services, working with clients to strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy. Her collaborative approach helps businesses meet compliance requirements while improving transparency for stakeholders.
Daniel Napientek
Senior Tax Manager
Daniel Napientek specializes in business tax strategies and international compliance. He assists clients with cross-border transactions and complex tax structures, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory landscapes while supporting strategic growth.
Questions
What sets Ayotte Decker apart from other CPA firms?
We prioritize proactive, client-first advocacy, asking tough questions to ensure long-term financial health instead of simply agreeing with clients.
How does Ayotte Decker handle IRS audits?
We provide expert representation, negotiating and resolving disputes with the IRS or state agencies to minimize penalties and streamline compliance.
What business succession planning services do you offer?
We develop customized plans for business sales, buy-sell agreements, and tax-efficient strategies to ensure smooth transitions and legacy preservation.
Do you assist with not-for-profit tax compliance?
Yes, we help not-for-profits maintain tax-exempt status, file Form 990, and implement strategies to avoid compliance risks.
Can you help with retirement planning?
Through Cornerstone Advisers, we offer integrated retirement planning focused on sustainable income strategies and tax optimization.
