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J. S. Phillips
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plain City, Ohio 43064
Based in Plain City, Ohio, J. S. Phillips is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing expert accounting services. The firm specializes in tax planning and consulting, IRS representation, and various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving entrepreneurs and startups. With a focus on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Phillips works closely with clients to address their specific financial needs and ensure tax law compliance.
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Erma Beachy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plain City, Ohio 43064
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Erma Beachy provides comprehensive accounting services to the local business community. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, Beachy assists clients with navigating the complexities of federal and state tax laws. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Beachy also offers IRS representation, helping clients resolve tax disputes and audits in a professional and efficient manner.
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Heather Sargeant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plain City, Ohio 43064
Heather Sargeant, a certified public accountant, has been serving the accounting needs of individuals and small businesses in Plain City, Ohio since 2008. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to a diverse clientele. Notably, Sargeant offers specialized retirement account tax reporting services, ensuring her clients' complex financial situations are accurately represented on their tax returns.
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Amy S. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plain City, Ohio 43064
Amy S. Hill is a certified public accountant based in Plain City, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services, she has developed a strong expertise in small business accounting and individual tax services. Her practice specializes in meeting the unique financial needs of individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, focusing on retirement account tax reporting and resolving complex IRS issues through IRS representation.

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.