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John C. Upshaw
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
John C. Upshaw is a certified public accountant based in Merrillville, Indiana, with over 20 years of experience serving clients in various industries. His practice focuses on providing personalized accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, including basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services. A specialist in sales tax compliance, Upshaw helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
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Mary Hunt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Mary Hunt is a Merrillville, Indiana-based certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing tailored accounting solutions to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. As a licensed IRS representative, she offers specialized representation services for individuals and businesses facing tax audits or disagreements. Her advisory services encompass general accounting needs, tax preparation, and planning to ensure clients' financial stability and growth.
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Katharine Fehr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Katharine Fehr, a certified public accountant based in Merrillville, Indiana, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. In addition to her general accounting and advisory services, Fehr specializes in ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations, a critical aspect of tax planning for various business structures.
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Brian A. Hudock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Based in Merrillville, Indiana, Brian A. Hudock has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing expertise in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His practice focuses on delivering personalized financial solutions to family-owned enterprises and other businesses, encompassing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. Notably, Hudock offers comprehensive sales tax compliance services, ensuring clients are in compliance with all relevant regulations and statutes.
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Dennis B. Austgen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Dennis B. Austgen is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving small and medium-sized businesses in Merrillville, Indiana, and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services, he specializes in basic accounting, tax compliance, and small business accounting. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements. Austgen's extensive knowledge in these areas allows him to effectively manage financial operations and provide valuable insights to his clients.
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John A. Lowenstine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Based in Merrillville, Indiana, John A. Lowenstine has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients manage their financial records and make informed business decisions. Notably, Lowenstine also offers retirement account tax reporting services, ensuring clients are in compliance with tax regulations and making the most of their retirement savings.
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Barbara A. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Based in Merrillville, Indiana, Barbara A. Williams is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Williams provides expert support in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate payments, as well as IRS representation to help clients navigate complex tax issues.
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Bill M. Bikos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Merrillville, Indiana-based CPA, Bill M. Bikos, has over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, he offers IRS representation services, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and resolving issues related to audits and collections.
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Terrence J. Bronowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Terrence J. Bronowski is a certified public accountant based in Merrillville, Indiana, with extensive experience in providing accounting services since 2006. With a strong focus on serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families, he offers comprehensive support in navigating complex financial regulations. His specialization in small business accounting and basic accounting services enables him to deliver tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of his clients. In addition to his core services, Bronowski also assists clients with sales tax compliance, ensuring they stay up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.
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Michael Vanasdall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Michael Vanasdall is a certified public accountant based in Merrillville, Indiana, with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the Midwest. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Notably, Vanasdall specializes in retirement account tax reporting and offers payroll processing and compliance services to help his clients stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements.

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.