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Joseph E. Azbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Joseph E. Azbell is a practicing CPA with over 10 years of experience providing essential accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups across various business structures. His expertise includes tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of small business owners and self-employed individuals. He specializes in retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with tax regulations.
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Julia A. Landis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Lancaster, Ohio-based CPA and accountant Julia A. Landis has over 10 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. She specializes in business tax services, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, with a focus on meeting the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups. With expertise in serving S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Julia helps clients navigate complex financial situations and provides personalized tax planning and consulting services to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance.
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Barbara J. Byron
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Barbara J. Byron, a certified public accountant licensed in Ohio, has over 15 years of experience in the field. Located in Lancaster, Ohio, she provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting, individual and business tax services, and sales tax compliance. With expertise in tax preparation for diverse clients, Byron is well-equipped to handle complex tax matters.
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Justin J. Pike
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Justin J. Pike provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, Pike helps clients navigate complex financial issues and make informed business decisions. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to the unique needs of his diverse client base.
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Neal W. Allison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Neal W. Allison is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Lancaster, Ohio. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Neal's expertise also includes sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses in Lancaster and surrounding areas remain up-to-date with tax regulations and laws.
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Angela R. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Angela R. Hill is a licensed CPA with her practice based in Lancaster, Ohio, where she has been serving clients for over 15 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses achieve their financial goals. In addition to general accounting and advisory services, Hill also provides IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Ronnie L. Blankenship
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Ronnie L. Blankenship is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals and businesses. His specialization in Basic Accounting Services, Small Business Accounting, and Tax Compliance allows him to cater to diverse clients, including individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Services offered by Ronnie L. Blankenship include Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation, Payroll Processing & Compliance, which help clients maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
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Donald T. Gang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Donald T. Gang is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, Gang specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, assisting clients in navigating complex tax laws. His expertise extends to IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely information.
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James N. Bahnsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
James N. Bahnsen is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving the financial needs of clients in Lancaster, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in taxation and accounting, he provides expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. He specializes in serving family-owned enterprises and small- and medium-sized businesses, navigating complex financial issues and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Notably, James offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, helping his clients resolve tax disputes and optimize their financial situations.
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Dawn M. Stark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Ohio 43130
In Lancaster, Ohio, Dawn M. Stark has more than 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to individuals, families, and small businesses. Her expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, individual and business tax return preparation, and a range of basic accounting services tailored to meet the needs of her diverse client base. With a specialization in individual tax services and small business accounting, Dawn helps clients navigate tax laws and regulations to achieve financial clarity and success.

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.