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Derwood S. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hartville, Ohio 44632
Derwood S. Miller is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from Hartville, Ohio. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Miller also provides expert IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, helping his clients navigate complex tax regulations.
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Illona S. Matsko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hartville, Ohio 44632
Based in Hartville, Ohio, Illona S. Matsko is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Illona's services include general accounting and advisory, retirement account tax reporting, and other financial services tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Christopher J. Groubert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hartville, Ohio 44632
Christopher J. Groubert, a certified public accountant, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to his clients. Based in Hartville, Ohio, his firm serves a diverse range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, helping his clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies through effective tax planning and consulting. Groubert also represents clients in front of the IRS, providing expert representation in tax disputes and audits.
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Colin R. Earles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hartville, Ohio 44632
Colin R. Earles is a licensed CPA based in Hartville, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in taxation and financial services. He provides individual and business tax return preparation, financial statements, and bookkeeping services to clients in various industries, including individuals and families, and entrepreneurs and start-ups. Earles specializes in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services, helping his clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure regulatory 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.