Your Local Greenville CPA

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Accounting & Financial Advisory for Individuals & Businesses in the Upstate & Western NC

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Proudly serving Greenville, South Carolina and surrounding areas with professional CPA, tax planning, and small business accounting services.


CLEAR NUMBERS.
Confident decisions.

For Greenville Businesses & Individuals

At John Charles Payne, CPA, LLC, we specialize in expert accounting, tax preparation, and financial advisory services tailored to high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Greenville, South Carolina and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re starting a new business, planning your taxes, or navigating complex financial issues like divorce, we simplify the process to give you financial clarity and confidence.

Financial Clarity for Confident Growth

Supporting entrepreneurs and business owners who are building for the future and want clear organized finances behind every decision.

Beyond bookkeeping and tax preparation this work focuses on proactive tax planning and strategic financial guidance to improve cash flow increase profitability and support confident growth.

CORE SERVICES


Small Business Accounting & Advisory

Personalized bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting.

Audits, Reviews & Financial Compilations

Accurate financial statements for lenders, investors, or compliance.

Tax Planning, Compliance
& Preparation

Minimize your tax liability with proactive strategies.

Divorce Financial Services

Support navigating asset division, valuations, and tax implications.

More Than Accounting.

Thoughtful Financial Guidance.

At JC Payne CPA, we work with individuals and business owners who want more than surface-level accounting. Our approach is strategic, detail-driven, and designed to support long-term financial health—not just check a box once a year.


We partner with clients who value accuracy, proactive planning, and clear communication. Whether you’re navigating complex tax decisions, managing a growing business, or planning for the future, we provide steady guidance so you can move forward with confidence.

If you’re looking for a CPA who thinks ahead, explains the why behind the numbers, and treats your finances with care, you’re in the right place.

WHO WE’RE BEST FOR

We’re a great fit for clients who:

• Want proactive tax planning rather than last minute scrambling
• Prefer a long term advisory relationship over one off transactions
• Value expertise, accuracy, and professional accountability

If you are looking for do it yourself software support or the lowest cost option, our firm may not be the right fit and that is okay. We believe the best work happens when there is alignment. Our clients come to us for thoughtful guidance, clarity, and peace of mind they can rely on year after year.

Why Choose John Charles Payne, CPA?

  • Trusted CPA with deep local knowledge of Greenville’s business landscape

  • Personalized services designed to meet your unique financial goals

  • Transparent pricing and clear communication every step of the way

  • Commitment to integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery


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Run your business,
not your books.

Ready to simplify your finances and grow with confidence?

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