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Rebecca J. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kenton, Ohio 43326
Kenton, Ohio-based accountant Rebecca J. Thomas possesses over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, catering to the diverse needs of individuals and families. In addition to offering standard services like bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, she specializes in tax reporting for retirement accounts, ensuring clients' financial planning aligns with tax regulations.
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Reuben B. Dalton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kenton, Ohio 43326
Based in Kenton, Ohio, Reuben B. Dalton provides a range of accounting services to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. With over [number] years of experience, Dalton specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, serving a variety of clients including individuals, families, and business structures such as S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records. Reuben B. Dalton is a licensed CPA dedicated to helping clients navigate complex tax laws and achieve financial stability.
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Robert E. Jacobs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kenton, Ohio 43326
Based in Kenton, Ohio, Robert E. Jacobs has over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to a diverse range of clients, from individuals and families to various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Jacobs offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation services, ensuring accurate and timely financial records and compliance with tax regulations.
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Katrina C. Hughes-Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kenton, Ohio 43326
Based in Kenton, Ohio, Katrina C. Hughes-Collins has been providing accounting and tax services for over 10 years. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to various business structures and entrepreneurs. With a focus on IRS representation and individual & business tax return preparation, Hughes-Collins assists clients with navigating complex tax issues and ensuring timely and accurate tax filings. Serving Kenton and surrounding areas, her clients benefit from her in-depth knowledge of tax law and business operations.

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.