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Certified Public Accountants in Akron, Ohio

Find qualified CPAs in Ohio serving the state's diverse manufacturing base, healthcare systems, and growing tech sector. Ohio's central location and reformed tax structure support business growth and innovation. Connect with experienced accountants in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and throughout the Buckeye State..

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Matthew R. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Akron, Ohio 44321
Matthew R. Jones is an Akron, Ohio-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience assisting businesses and individuals with their financial needs. His expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, including financial planning and business tax services, tailored to various business structures and entrepreneurs. Additionally, he provides IRS representation to help clients resolve tax disputes and navigate complex tax laws.
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James K. Haramis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Akron, Ohio 44333
Located in Akron, Ohio, James K. Haramis is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurs and startups to established corporations. Notably, Haramis specializes in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, offering valuable insights to help clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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Ohio's substantial CPA market serves a diverse economy transitioning from traditional manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and services. The Accountancy Board of Ohio requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 2.5 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Ohio eliminated its corporate income tax in favor of the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) based on gross receipts, creating unique compliance needs. Individual income tax has graduated rates up to 3.75%. CPAs commonly handle CAT compliance, municipal income taxes (most Ohio cities have their own income tax requiring separate filings), sales and use tax, and various business tax credits. The complex municipal tax structure creates opportunities for specialized local tax expertise. Cross-border issues with Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky are common.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems (Cleveland Clinic, major hospital networks), manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, steel), insurance and financial services, technology and software, logistics and distribution, higher education, agriculture, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in healthcare reimbursement and compliance, manufacturing cost accounting, or navigating Ohio's unique CAT and municipal tax landscape.

For CPA Professionals: The Ohio Society of CPAs serves practitioners across a populous state. Major markets include Columbus (state capital, diverse economy), Cleveland (healthcare, manufacturing), Cincinnati (consumer products, financial services), and numerous secondary markets like Toledo, Akron, and Dayton. The state offers affordable cost of living, central U.S. location, and diverse practice opportunities from urban corporate work to rural manufacturing. Ohio's continued economic transformation creates needs for advisory services helping businesses adapt to changing markets and technologies.