Tax strategy and assurance for the companies and nonprofits building the Merrimack Valley.
With more than 24 years of experience, Michael Hamlin helps manufacturers, distributors, professional firms, technology companies, and nonprofits protect what they have built — and make stronger decisions about what comes next.
The advisor behind the work.
Michael L. Hamlin, CPA is a Shareholder at LCW CPAs in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He joined LCW in July of 2022 after partnering with another firm for four years, bringing more than 24 years of experience serving closely held businesses and mission-driven organizations across the Merrimack Valley.
His work spans taxation and proactive tax planning, business and nonprofit assurance, and business advisory — helping clients identify the challenges in front of them and build strategies to reach their goals, both big and small.
A CPA who translates technical work into practical decisions.
Mike joined LCW in July of 2022 after partnering with another firm for the previous four years, bringing more than 24 years of experience serving the needs of clients. He works directly with clients in taxation, tax planning, business and non-profit assurance services, and business advisory services.
Mike enjoys helping clients identify and overcome the challenges they face, and coming up with strategies to help them achieve their goals — both big and small.
Planning that runs ahead of the return — entity, timing, and structure decisions made before they harden into a tax bill.
Audits, reviews, and compilations delivered with the rigor boards, lenders, and funders expect.
A steady sounding board for growth, transitions, continuity, and the decisions that don't fit in a spreadsheet.
Manufacturing, distribution, technology, professional services, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
Where does your organization sit?
Select the closest fit to see the concerns Michael hears most, and the services that typically answer them.
Reliable reporting and tax planning for operations where margin lives in the details.
- Inventory, costing, and margin visibility
- Cash flow through capital investment cycles
- Multi-state and sales & use tax exposure
- Lender and surety reporting requirements
- Tax planning & compliance
- Audits, reviews, and compilations
- Cash-flow forecasting
- Entity and continuity planning
The work does not end at the filing deadline.
Michael's value is not simply completing filings. It is helping organizations recognize challenges early, develop practical strategies, and move forward with confidence.
Learn the organization, its goals, risks, reporting needs, and the financial challenges it is living with right now.
Strengthen tax planning, compliance, assurance, accounting systems, and the financial visibility leadership relies on.
Thoughtful strategies for growth, transitions, continuity, and the major decisions that shape the next decade.
Four areas of work, organized around outcomes.
Every engagement draws on the full depth of LCW CPAs — with Michael accountable for the relationship and the advice.
- Proactive tax planning for businesses and owners
- Business and individual tax preparation
- Tax issue resolution
- Sales and use tax
- Complex individual and business matters
- Audits, reviews, and compilations
- Nonprofit assurance engagements
- Cost certifications
- Employee-benefit-plan audits
- Bookkeeping and managed accounting
- Accounting-system evaluation
- Cash-flow forecasting
- Fractional CFO support
- Entity structure optimization
- Business continuity planning
- Succession planning
- Estate-plan coordination with your attorney
- Strategic business guidance
He understands nonprofit leadership from inside the boardroom.
Michael does not only review nonprofit financial statements — he carries fiduciary responsibility for mission-driven organizations himself. That perspective shapes how he advises boards, executive directors, and finance committees.
A nonprofit organization serving handi-capable adults.
A nonprofit devoted to adult literacy.
Michael has served on a number of nonprofit boards over the years.
American Institute of CPAs and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Member of ProVisors.
One advisor. The depth of a full firm behind him.
“Our founder, Antonio Lopez, escaped Cuba as a young child and has achieved his American Dream. We value hard work and perseverance and strive to help our clients achieve their own American Dream.”
A local CPA firm, owned and operated by accountants, with our office in Lawrence, MA.
We embrace technology as an enabler, constantly striving to improve and iterate — challenging the status quo to be better and do better.
Literally. Many of our accountants are fluent in multiple languages to best serve our diverse client base.
We build relationships over time with clients who value a true partnership.
We help clients protect their hard-earned money and advocate for them to achieve their goals.
We are especially committed to Gateway Cities, including Lawrence, to help clients achieve their own American Dream.
Verified education and designations.
Licensed certified public accountant.
BS in Business Administration, concentration in accounting.
MS in Taxation.
American Institute of CPAs; Massachusetts Society of CPAs.
Tell Michael what you are working through.
A short note is enough to start. Michael will follow up personally to understand the situation and outline a practical next step.
Office hours are not published publicly and should be confirmed before your visit.