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Sarah Imhoff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bristolville, Ohio 44402
Sarah Imhoff is a certified public accountant based in Bristolville, Ohio, offering accounting services for over 15 years. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, serving a diverse range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ms. Imhoff also provides expert IRS representation and bookkeeping services, including financial statement compilation, to help businesses and individuals navigate complex financial situations.
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Michele D. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bristolville, Ohio 44402
Michele D. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Bristolville, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses across various structures. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, including sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. Smith's clients rely on her guidance for navigating complex business and individual tax requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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.