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Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Panama City, FL
Hare Taylor has been serving the accounting needs of Panama City and surrounding areas for decades, providing tailored financial solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Our firm combines extensive experience with a commitment to excellence in accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. We prioritize client relationships, offering personalized attention to ensure each client's unique needs are met. Our team of certified professionals stays current with evolving tax laws to deliver accurate and strategic financial guidance. We specialize in audits, reviews, compilations, forensic accounting, and cash flow management, helping businesses maintain compliance and achieve long-term growth.Our Part-Time CFO service provides expert financial oversight without the cost of a full-time executive. We assist with business valuations, succession planning, and internal control assessments to strengthen organizational foundations. Our computer services division offers QuickBooks consulting, software implementation, and remote technical support. We serve diverse industries including construction, healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit organizations, with a proven track record of client retention spanning decades. Our mission remains focused on securing clients' financial futures through ethical practices, responsive service, and comprehensive financial expertise.
Services
Part-Time CFO Services
Audits Reviews Compilations
Forensic Accounting
Cash Flow Management
Business Valuation
Succession Planning
Non-Profit Accounting
Internal Controls
Litigation Support
Computer Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of proven experience serving local businesses
- Our team includes certified QuickBooks consultants and CPAs
- We provide free initial consultations for all accounting services
- We combine technical expertise with personalized client service
- We offer comprehensive business solutions beyond basic accounting
What people say
Proactive and knowledgeable
Excellent customer service
Maximize deductions
Timely accurate responses
Helpful business adviser
Services
Part-Time CFO Services
Our Part-Time CFO service provides expert financial leadership without full-time costs. We help businesses develop strategic financial plans, improve cash flow management, and make data-driven decisions. This service offers access to seasoned financial professionals who bring proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and business strategy implementation.
Audits Reviews Compilations
We offer three assurance levels to meet stakeholder requirements. Audits provide highest assurance through comprehensive testing, reviews offer limited assurance with analytical procedures, and compilations present financial data without assurance. Each service helps businesses satisfy lender requirements and improve financial reporting credibility.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services investigate financial disputes and irregularities. We analyze complex financial transactions, quantify damages, and prepare documentation for legal proceedings. This service combines accounting expertise with investigative skills to resolve business disputes and support litigation processes.
Cash Flow Management
We develop customized cash flow projections to prevent financial crises. Our service identifies potential shortfalls, optimizes receivables/payables timing, and creates sustainable cash management strategies. This helps businesses maintain operational stability and make informed financial decisions.
Business Valuation
Our business valuation service determines accurate company valuations for sales, mergers, or succession planning. We use industry-specific methodologies to assess financial performance, market position, and growth potential. This service provides objective valuations that maximize returns during business transitions.
People
G. Chuck Taylor
CPA
Managing member of Hare Taylor, LLC with decades of experience serving Florida businesses. Specializes in tax strategy, business consulting, and forensic accounting. Certified QuickBooks consultant providing technology solutions for financial management.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, forensic accounting, cash flow management, business valuations, succession planning, and internal control assessments.
Do you offer computerized accounting system support?
Yes, we offer QuickBooks consulting, software implementation, hardware recommendations, and remote technical support for computerized accounting systems.
How can you help with business financing?
We prepare businesses for financing through proper documentation, cash flow projections, and strategic planning to demonstrate creditworthiness to lenders.
Are you available for new business formations?
Yes, we assist with entity selection, business plan development, and tax structure optimization for new business formations.
Do you serve clients outside Panama City?
We serve clients in Chipley, FL and surrounding areas with both in-person and remote support capabilities.
What makes your firm different from other accountants?
Our combination of CPA expertise, personalized service, and business consulting approach helps clients achieve both compliance and strategic growth.
Reviews (7)
Carol Mapp
Feb 20, 2022
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Best CPA firm ever, they always go above and beyond, and their vast knowledge is most impressive. Highly recommend, I have two family CPAmembers that work for State of FL, so I am very aware of professionalism and experience. This firm is the Best!
Sarah Bradford
Jan 19, 2022
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A women with a H&R Block/Hare Taylor-jacket was sitting next to me at the Chiropractors office. With my taxes on my mind, I asked her if Hare Taylor was functioning as an accounting firm or taking walk-ins like H&R Block does? She said to me in a dismissive tone, I'm not talking to you about that. I guess I overstepped but not sure why you would wear the jacket of you didn't want it to spark conversation over business.
Those jackets are made for advertising purposes and is why the employees get them for free. That completely turned me off of this company. Honestly, I'm afraid to go in there after that encounter. I was trying to keep my money local but unfortunately Turbo Tax now benefits from my money.
Those jackets are made for advertising purposes and is why the employees get them for free. That completely turned me off of this company. Honestly, I'm afraid to go in there after that encounter. I was trying to keep my money local but unfortunately Turbo Tax now benefits from my money.
Shannon Richmond
Apr 07, 2021
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What a fantastic company! Their entire staff is a joy to work with and they are always available to take a call and help with any questions I may have. I highly recommend Hare Taylor and their Staff, as they always go above and beyond!
Aaron Kern
Mar 09, 2021
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Hare Taylor goes above and beyond to make sure that their clients are taken care of. They were very responsive with what was needed to be done. They are highly recommended.
Roger Clark
Feb 28, 2021
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Hare Taylor bought out my previous accountant. They were quick to point out how incompetent she was but never did anything but put me off. I waited four months and they've done nothing to help me. I contacted another firm and they sent me a list of everything they needed to get us up to date the second day after they received my Quickbooks file,
Leslee Oster
Feb 23, 2021
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Previously used Pettys Tax Service who I absolutely loved. She merged with this company and I can get no service at all. I mailed my tax information to them as I am out of state the last of April 2020. I heard nothing from them despite repeated phone calls until the week before deadline. I received my return one day before the extended federal filing deadline. It was incorrect. I asked them to correct it and file it before the deadline.
I paid them their fees online which were almost twice what I had paid the year before. Instead of filing my taxes, they filed an extension, which I did not want. They did not tell me beforehand that they were filing the extension. As of this date which I write this, (2+ weeks) I still have not heard back from them despite repeated attempts to contact them to get my taxes filed. I cannot recommend them to anyone and will not be using them again.
I paid them their fees online which were almost twice what I had paid the year before. Instead of filing my taxes, they filed an extension, which I did not want. They did not tell me beforehand that they were filing the extension. As of this date which I write this, (2+ weeks) I still have not heard back from them despite repeated attempts to contact them to get my taxes filed. I cannot recommend them to anyone and will not be using them again.
Scott Allen
Dec 14, 2020
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We had previously used Pettys Accounting and really loved Chris and her team. I thought transitioning would be difficult, but in our case it was not. We have a complicated tax return as we own several businesses, rental unit and more. Ryan and his team haven't missed a beat. They have been responsive, analytical and quick to make solid recommendations to reduce our tax liability.