Threefold Hara CPA
We provide bilingual U.S. tax and accounting services, with a focus on U.S. individual tax matters and gross-up calculations for Japanese corporate assignees. We also support corporate tax compliance, income tax provision, and bookkeeping, within the scope agreed for each engagement.
Founder
Kazuharu Hara
New York Certified Public Accountant
License No. 118259
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Kazuharu Hara founded Threefold Hara CPA after gaining approximately 15 years of tax experience at major accounting firms and Japanese accounting firms.
He draws on this experience to support Japanese expatriates and businesses, focusing on U.S. individual taxation, gross-up payroll calculations, corporate taxation, and income tax accounting.
For expatriate matters, his approach considers the connection between individual tax returns and employer payroll, including how employer-paid taxes and assignment benefits affect both. For corporate tax and income tax accounting, he helps clarify the relationship between tax filings and financial reporting so that company personnel can understand the actions required.
He places particular importance on clear, attentive communication. Beyond explaining technical terms, he outlines what needs to be reviewed, which documents are required, and the steps and deadlines involved—in Japanese and English.
Our Approach
We emphasize clear communication in Japanese and English. We clarify the issues, required documents, deadlines, and scope of work.
The Meaning Behind Our Logo
The Threefold Hara CPA logo brings together three intertwined strands and a lion to express our commitment to connecting Japan and the United States through professional expertise, clear communication, and trust.
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The Three Strands — A Bridge Between Japan and the United States
Inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:12, the three strands support one another to form a strong, unified structure, symbolizing a bridge between Japan and the United States. They also represent the assignee, the employer, and the trusted adviser—each fulfilling distinct responsibilities and working together through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Red — Passion, Resolve, and Attentive Service
Red symbolizes the passion to support our clients’ endeavors, the initiative to move matters forward, and the resolve to face difficult challenges. It reflects our commitment to listening to each person’s circumstances, attending to detail, and working with persistence and human warmth.
Gold — Professional Wisdom and Lasting Value
Gold represents wisdom grounded in professional knowledge and experience, quality of service, and value that endures over time. It expresses our commitment to applying our expertise with integrity, respecting the assets and businesses our clients have built, and providing guidance that supports future decisions and lays the foundations for sustained growth and prosperity.
White — Integrity, Transparency, and Trust
White symbolizes fidelity to the facts, fair and objective judgment, and clarity. It reflects our commitment to explaining the basis for our conclusions, acknowledging uncertainty, being open about the scope of our services, and making complex matters understandable. Through this transparency and accountable service, we build trust among everyone involved.
The knot formed by these three colors expresses our resolve to connect people and information across borders, turning complex tax and accounting challenges into guidance that can be understood and put into practice.
The Lion — Courage, Disciplined Judgment, and Professional Responsibility
The lion at the center symbolizes the courage to face difficult facts, the discipline to reach carefully considered judgments, and the responsibility that comes with professional service. It reflects our commitment to assessing risks, addressing challenges with integrity, and helping clients choose their next steps with a clear understanding of their circumstances.
Our logo embodies our aspiration to serve as a trusted bridge between Japan and the United States, supporting our clients’ endeavors through attentive service, clear guidance, and lasting value.