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Lucian Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Lucian Smith, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in Independence, Ohio. With a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Smith provides expert guidance on tax preparation, planning, and representation before the IRS. His expertise extends to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, offering tailored accounting and advisory services to meet their unique needs.
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Rosemary Orlando
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Rosemary Orlando is a certified public accountant based in Independence, Ohio, with over 18 years of experience in providing financial guidance. Her practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, including tax representation and compliance, with a specialization in business tax services. With expertise in basic accounting services, Orlando serves family-owned enterprises and individuals, offering tailored financial solutions for their unique needs and circumstances.
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Michele A. Pietras
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Michele A. Pietras is a certified public accountant based in Independence, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience, Pietras provides general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Pietras specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, and also offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Her expertise allows her to guide clients through financial decision-making and ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
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Nicholas Katzakis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Based in Independence, Ohio, Nicholas Katzakis has extensive experience as a certified public accountant, providing comprehensive financial guidance to various business structures and individual clients. With over a decade of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, he has developed a deep understanding of complex tax laws and regulations. Specializing in IRS representation, Nicholas Katzakis helps individuals and businesses navigate complex tax disputes and ensure compliance with tax laws.
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Stanley J. Olejarski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Based in Independence, Ohio, Stanley J. Olejarski brings a wealth of experience to his accounting practice, spanning over 20 years of service. With a focus on individual and business tax preparation, as well as financial planning, Olejarski's expertise encompasses retirement account tax reporting, compliance, and tax planning for a diverse range of clients. His specialization in financial planning allows him to provide guidance on basic accounting services, including budgeting, financial statement preparation, and tax planning for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John A. Foster
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Located in Independence, Ohio, John A. Foster provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals in the community. With over [years of experience], Foster specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients manage their financial well-being. As a certified public accountant (CPA), he offers IRS representation and general accounting and advisory services, addressing the unique needs of his clients in a timely and professional manner.
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Kenneth J. Sinchak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
As a certified public accountant, Kenneth J. Sinchak has been serving the Independence, Ohio community for over 20 years, providing expert guidance on various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance enables him to deliver tailored solutions to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Kenneth's expertise extends to sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, making him a valuable resource for clients seeking comprehensive accounting support.
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Jr C. Battiato
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Based in Independence, Ohio, Jr C. Battiato is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each client. Notably, he provides sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting services to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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Kelli A. Bernstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Kelli A. Bernstein is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Independence, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience serving small businesses and family-owned enterprises. She provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate tax compliance requirements. Specializing in basic accounting services and tax planning, Bernstein works closely with entrepreneurs and startups to develop customized accounting solutions that meet their unique needs.
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Randolph P. O'Donnell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Ohio 44131
Based in Independence, Ohio, Randolph P. O'Donnell is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing expert financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation, O'Donnell specializes in Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Small Business Accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Notably, O'Donnell offers IRS Representation services, assisting clients with tax disputes and ensuring compliance with federal tax regulations. His expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including General Accounting & Advisory, providing clients with strategic financial advice and support.

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.