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Dress J. Van
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Dress J. Van is a certified public accountant based in Palm Beach, Florida, with numerous years of experience. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, Van offers general accounting and advisory services, as well as representation before the IRS, making him a valuable resource for family-owned enterprises in need of expert guidance. With extensive knowledge in tax law and compliance, Van helps clients navigate complex financial issues to achieve their goals.
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Michael C. Butler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Michael C. Butler is a certified public accountant based in Palm Beach, Florida, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, sales tax compliance, and financial planning to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Notably, Butler has a strong understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by small businesses and provides tailored solutions to meet their needs.
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Clayton M. Haferkamp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Clayton M. Haferkamp is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. Haferkamp provides retirement account tax reporting and individual and business tax return preparation services to his clients.
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Thomas J. Barone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Thomas J. Barone is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Palm Beach, Florida, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and families. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping his clients navigate complex tax laws and financial regulations. He also offers IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, ensuring that his clients stay in compliance with tax authorities and avoid unnecessary penalties and fines.
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Joseph P. Hanlon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Joseph P. Hanlon is a seasoned accounting professional with over 25 years of experience providing expert financial services to various clients. He specializes in areas such as basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to help clients meet their financial obligations and plan for the future.
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Melanie F. Lawson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Melanie F. Lawson is a certified public accountant with years of experience providing services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, her expertise also extends to sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. With a strong understanding of the unique challenges facing businesses in Palm Beach, Lawson offers tailored guidance and support to help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Irving A. Wechsler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Irving A. Wechsler is a seasoned accounting professional with expertise in providing personalized financial solutions. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in offering comprehensive services to small business owners, including basic accounting, financial planning, and tax preparation. His services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance for family-owned enterprises and individuals. As a dedicated CPA, Wechsler is committed to helping his clients achieve financial stability and plan for their future.
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Raymond H. Chaplin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Raymond H. Chaplin, CPA, is a certified public accountant based in Palm Beach, Florida, with over a decade of experience in providing a range of accounting services. He specializes in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance for various types of businesses. Chaplin's expertise extends to tax compliance and individual tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His services include preparation of financial statements, tax planning and preparation, and assistance with payroll and employment tax compliance.
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Stephen H. Durland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Stephen H. Durland provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, Durland specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients achieve their financial goals. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses and individuals meet their financial obligations.
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Stephen A. Heffner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Stephen A. Heffner is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services, Heffner has developed expertise in tax compliance and financial planning. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, including payroll processing and compliance, to businesses of various structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Heffner brings valuable insight to his clients, helping them navigate complex financial matters and achieve their business goals.

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.