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Jon M. Olliff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Jon M. Olliff provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in Southwest Florida. As a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, Olliff specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance. His expertise includes IRS representation and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Patricia A. Valentine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Patricia A. Valentine provides professional accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience in tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, Valentine brings substantial expertise to her clients. Her specialization in financial planning and basic accounting services, such as payroll processing and compliance, helps businesses maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements. Valentine's professional services cater to a diverse range of clients, from family-owned enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses in need of reliable accounting support.
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Nancy V. Clelan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Myers, Florida 33906
Nancy V. Clelan, a certified public accountant based in Fort Myers, Florida, has been serving clients for over 15 years. Her practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Notably, Nancy offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring clients are up-to-date with tax regulations. She also assists with retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax requirements.

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.