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Karen E. Benanzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
Karen E. Benanzer, a certified public accountant based in Fort Loramie, Ohio, has over 15 years of experience working with diverse clients, including entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met. Karen is also skilled in handling complex IRS representation cases and manages payroll processing and compliance for small businesses, helping to mitigate potential risks and penalties.
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Kevin J. Meiring
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
Based in Fort Loramie, Ohio, Kevin J. Meiring is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in the field. With over 10 years of experience, Kevin has developed expertise in providing general accounting and advisory services, ensuring that small and medium-sized businesses remain compliant with financial regulations. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Kevin caters to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and families, and assists them in navigating complex financial matters.
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Brenda S. Wray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
Brenda S. Wray is a certified public accountant based in Fort Loramie, Ohio, with over 10 years of experience. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance to ensure businesses meet their regulatory requirements. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, she provides guidance to entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She applies her expertise to help clients navigate the complexities of accounting and tax law, offering a valuable resource for business owners in need of reliable financial support and guidance.

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.