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Margaret W. Towe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cocoa, Florida 32926
Located in Cocoa, Florida, Margaret W. Towe has been serving the financial needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses for over 10 years. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, providing a solid foundation for clients to build upon. As a certified public accountant, Margaret offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Ken Harris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cocoa, Florida 32922
Ken Harris is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services in Cocoa, Florida. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning for family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. He assists clients with tax planning and consulting, ensuring they are in compliance with sales tax regulations and taking advantage of available tax credits and deductions.
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Ovie D. Gibson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cocoa, Florida 32926
Ovie D. Gibson is a certified public accountant based in Cocoa, Florida. With over 12 years of experience, Gibson specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His services include sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, catering to the financial needs of various clients in the Cocoa area.
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Carolyn J. Melia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cocoa, Florida 32923
Based in Cocoa, Florida, Carolyn J. Melia provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over [insert years of experience] years of experience in public accounting, she specializes in offering comprehensive tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as business tax services to S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Her financial planning expertise includes compiling financial statements and providing basic accounting services, allowing clients to make informed business decisions.
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James C. Sutton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cocoa, Florida 32923
Based in Cocoa, Florida, James C. Sutton is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance advice to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. A notable aspect of his practice is his expertise in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and optimize their financial situations.

Florida's large and growing CPA market serves a diverse, tax-friendly state with no personal income tax. The Florida Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics, 8 hours in accounting subjects, and 4 hours in technology.

Key Tax Considerations: Florida has no state income tax, making it attractive for high-income individuals and retirees. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, tangible personal property tax, and estate planning to preserve the no-income-tax advantage. Multi-state taxation is common for snowbirds and businesses operating in multiple states. The state's retirement population creates significant demand for retirement income planning, Medicare planning, and estate administration.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality, real estate development and property management, healthcare and senior living, international trade (Miami), aviation and aerospace, financial services, and agriculture are key practice areas. Miami CPAs often specialize in Latin American business and international taxation, while Orlando focuses on tourism and entertainment, and Tampa serves financial services and healthcare.

For CPA Professionals: The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) provides extensive resources across the large state. Major markets include Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale, with growing opportunities in Naples, Sarasota, and the Treasure Coast. Competition is strong in metro areas, but the continued population influx creates expanding opportunities. The no-income-tax environment attracts both clients and CPA professionals seeking tax advantages and lifestyle benefits.