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Carlysle G. Simms
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coconut Creek, Florida 33097
Carlysle G. Simms is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience, providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in Coconut Creek, Florida. With a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Simms offers tailored solutions to meet the distinct needs of her clients, including tax planning and consulting, and sales tax compliance expertise. Simms draws on her extensive experience in the field to address the complex accounting needs of her clients, leveraging her knowledge of financial regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
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Karen E. Tarbet
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coconut Creek, Florida 33097
Karen E. Tarbet is a licensed CPA based in Coconut Creek, Florida, with over a decade of experience serving clients across various business structures. Her practice focuses on providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as sales tax compliance assistance, to help small businesses maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with regulatory requirements. With expertise in basic accounting, small business accounting, and tax compliance, Tarbet advises individuals and families, as well as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, on financial matters to ensure optimal fiscal health and minimize tax liabilities.
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Kimberly S. Norton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coconut Creek, Florida 33097
Kimberly S. Norton, a certified public accountant based in Coconut Creek, Florida, has over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. She specializes in tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and plan for long-term success. Norton's expertise extends to IRS representation and tax planning, addressing concerns and issues related to tax obligations and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
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Joanne Goldberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coconut Creek, Florida 33097
Based in Coconut Creek, Florida, Joanne Goldberg provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in taxation and financial planning, Goldberg specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. Her services include IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation.

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.