Harlene Stevens, CPA

Harlene specializes in personal and business income tax planning, with a strong focus on dental and medical practices. With more than 25 years of experience serving healthcare clients, she leads Nisivoccia’s Dental Practice Group and works closely with practice owners to address complex tax, cash flow, and operational considerations.

Harlene is a frequent writer and speaker on tax and practice management topics, including tax planning strategies, front-office operations, cash management, and workforce-related legislation. Her insights have been featured in a variety of industry and professional publications, and she is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to dental and medical professionals.

Areas of Focus:

• Tax planning for dental and medical practices
• Personal and business income tax planning
• Healthcare practice advisory services
• Cash management and budgeting
• Practice operations and workforce considerations

Education & Licensure:

• B.S. in Accounting, Rutgers University
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License: New Jersey

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)

Community & Professional Involvement:

• A volunteer member of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
• Morris County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Executive Committee

Recent Speaking Engagements:

• “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Key Changes” at the Small Business Forum ’25 hosted by Laddey, Clark & Ryan (2025)
• “2023 Taxing Questions and NJ State and Federal Tax Updates” at the Somerset County Business Partnership (2023)
• “What to Expect When You File Your 2022 Taxes Next Year” at the Annual Tax Talk presented by FiSig, an organization hosted by the Somerset County Business Partnership (2022)
• “The Financial Implications of Divorce: A Tax and Legal Perspective – Parts 1 & 2” for Nisivoccia clients and prospects (2022)
• “Practical Tips for Budgeting” for BWNice Warren County (2020)
• “Important State and Federal Tax Updates for Your Business” at the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce (2020)
• “Reducing Taxes with Effective Financial Planning” for the New Jersey Business Industry Association (2019)
• “You Earned It, Now Keep It” at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn (2019)

Harlene celebrates her 19th year of service with our firm in 2026.