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Certified Public Accountants in Bluffton, 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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Beth E. Granger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Beth E. Granger is a certified public accountant based in Bluffton, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, she provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements and optimize financial performance. Granger offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues. This assistance helps mitigate potential liabilities and resolve disputes efficiently. Located in northwestern Ohio, Beth E. Granger's practice serves clients across diverse industries, including individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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Judy Augsburger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Judy Augsburger is a certified public accountant offering bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services from her office in Bluffton, Ohio. She has over 20 years of experience providing guidance on tax planning and consulting for individuals, families, and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Augsburger specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their long-term goals.
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Lawrence E. Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Located in Bluffton, Ohio, Lawrence E. Hoffman has been a certified public accountant for over 20 years, serving small and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals and families. His services include payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services. With a specialization in small business accounting and tax compliance, Mr. Hoffman provides expert guidance to his clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
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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.