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Bethany L. Reid
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kingston, Ohio 45644
Bethany L. Reid is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to clients in the Kingston, Ohio area. Her practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, offering services in bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and sales tax compliance. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, assisting clients in meeting their financial and regulatory requirements.
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John R. Sams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kingston, Ohio 45644
Based in Kingston, Ohio, John R. Sams brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management to his clients. With a strong background in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, he provides expert guidance on Sales Tax Compliance, Payroll Processing & Compliance, and other key areas. Specializing in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, John's services cater to diverse client needs.

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.