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Melissa B. Mantilla
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Opa Locka, Florida 33055
Based in Opa Locka, Florida, Melissa B. Mantilla is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in guiding families and family-owned enterprises. With over years of experience, she specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services, including general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Her expertise extends to tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, helping individuals and families navigate complex financial matters effectively.
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Mitchell E. Jacobs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Opa Locka, Florida 33054
Based in Opa Locka, Florida, Mitchell E. Jacobs is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With a focus on tax compliance, Mitchell E. Jacobs helps businesses navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their accounting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
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Christopher Valdes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Opa Locka, Florida 33055
Based in Opa Locka, Florida, Christopher Valdes brings over 15 years of accounting expertise to his clients. With a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance, he provides essential tax services to a diverse range of industries. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Valdes effectively manages the financial needs of S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual and family clients.
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Jose M. Valdes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Opa Locka, Florida 33054
Jose M. Valdes is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. Based in Opa Locka, Florida, he provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, general accounting and advisory services, basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Valdes' experience has equipped him to handle a range of accounting needs for his diverse client base, from tax preparation to financial planning and small business advisory services.
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Renay L. Polite-Neilly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Opa Locka, Florida 33055
Renay L. Polite-Neilly is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Florida, based in Opa Locka. With years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, she assists entrepreneurs and small businesses in meeting their financial needs. Located in South Florida, she serves clients from various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in tax compliance and business tax services enables her to accurately prepare and file tax returns for her clients. Polite-Neilly understands the financial requirements of her clients and offers general accounting and advisory services to help them maintain their financial health.

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.