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Reginald G. Schauder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Station, Indiana 46405
Reginald G. Schauder, a certified public accountant, has over 15 years of experience serving clients in Lake Station, Indiana. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With specializations in basic accounting, financial planning, and individual tax services, Mr. Schauder provides expert guidance to help clients achieve financial stability and compliance.
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Thomas Makros
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Station, Indiana 46405
Based in Lake Station, Indiana, Thomas Makros provides expert accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, catering to a diverse range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Thomas offers customized tax planning and consulting services to optimize clients' financial situations, in addition to preparing individual and business tax returns.
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Rita T. Guerrieri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Station, Indiana 46405
Rita T. Guerrieri is a certified public accountant based in Lake Station, Indiana, with over 15 years of experience serving small businesses and entrepreneurs. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning enables her to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. Guerrieri also offers specialized tax planning and consulting services, including financial statement compilation and bookkeeping, for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a strong background in financial planning, Guerrieri helps her clients make informed decisions about their business finances and achieve long-term financial stability.

Indiana's stable CPA market serves a manufacturing-heavy economy with competitive tax rates and central location. The Indiana Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and a mix of technical and non-technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Indiana has a flat 4.9% individual income tax (with county add-ons) and a 4.9% corporate rate, creating a relatively simple tax environment. CPAs commonly handle state and county tax compliance, sales tax, and business personal property tax. The state offers various tax credits for economic development, R&D, and job creation that benefit manufacturers. Cross-border issues with neighboring states, particularly Illinois, create planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Manufacturing (automotive, steel, pharmaceuticals, medical devices), agriculture, healthcare systems, logistics and distribution, motorsports (Indianapolis), and higher education are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in cost accounting for manufacturers, agricultural cooperatives, and serving the recreational vehicle industry concentrated in Elkhart.

For CPA Professionals: The Indiana CPA Society serves practitioners across the state. Indianapolis dominates the market with diversified opportunities, while Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and Bloomington offer secondary markets. The state provides attractive cost of living, central location for multi-state businesses, and a business-friendly reputation. The manufacturing base creates stable demand for cost accounting and operational advisory services.