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Lee M. Hester
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34997
Based in Stuart, Florida, Lee M. Hester is a certified public accountant with years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His specialized services include financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services for clients seeking comprehensive financial guidance. Hester's expertise also extends to general accounting and advisory services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Robert J. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34994
Located in Stuart, Florida, Robert J. Thomas is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience serving Individuals and Families, Entrepreneurs, and Startups in various industries. His expertise lies in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Tax Compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial matters with precision and accuracy. As a certified public accountant, he specializes in Payroll Processing & Compliance, ensuring seamless payment processing and compliance with relevant regulations. Through his services, clients can rely on expertly prepared Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation, providing a clear picture of their financial health and position.
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Gregory R. Nuttall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34996
Gregory R. Nuttall, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, provides tax compliance services to individuals and families in Stuart, Florida. His expertise in basic accounting services includes financial planning, allowing him to offer a comprehensive range of support to entrepreneurs and startups. Nuttall's specialization in tax compliance includes preparing and submitting retirement account tax reports, ensuring his clients' financial information is accurate and up-to-date.
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Mary F. Bonawitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34997
Mary F. Bonawitz is a practicing CPA located in Stuart, Florida. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance and preparation of individual and business tax returns. Bonawitz's professional background is well-suited to address the tax needs of business owners and individuals in the local community.
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Karen L. Bruskin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34996
Karen L. Bruskin, CPA, is a Stuart, Florida-based accountant with over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning. Her expertise includes tax planning and consulting for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, helping them navigate complex financial situations. Notably, Karen offers specialized tax reporting services for retirement accounts, ensuring accurate and compliant filings for her clients.
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Celia T. Lucente
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stuart, Florida 34994
Celia T. Lucente is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Stuart, Florida, with extensive experience serving clients across various business structures. Her professional services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing and compliance, tax compliance, and individual tax services. With a specialization in basic accounting services, she provides financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses in Florida and beyond.

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.