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Marissa Ward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Junction City, Ohio 43748
Practicing as a certified public accountant since 2015, Marissa Ward serves individuals and various business structures in Junction City, Ohio. She offers specialized services in financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services tailored to meet the needs of her diverse clientele. Her expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, and she has experience working with S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Patsy L. Love
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Junction City, Ohio 43748
Patsy L. Love, a certified public accountant based in Junction City, Ohio, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her clients, specializing in tax planning and consulting, retirement account tax reporting, basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. Her expertise extends to serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups, helping these businesses navigate complex financial and tax landscapes. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, Patsy guides her clients through the tax preparation and reporting process, ensuring accurate and compliant filings.

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.