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Edward J. Sewell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sharon Center, Ohio 44274
Based in Sharon Center, Ohio, Edward J. Sewell is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over years of experience, Mr. Sewell offers specialized expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, providing guidance on financial management and tax strategy. His services include general accounting and advisory, as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Melinda L. Reynolds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sharon Center, Ohio 44274
Based in Sharon Center, Ohio, Melinda L. Reynolds provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Reynolds specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, allowing clients to gain a deeper understanding of their financial health, and tax planning and consulting to minimize financial liabilities.
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Mary A. Meleszczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sharon Center, Ohio 44274
Based in Sharon Center, Ohio, Mary A. Meleszczak has over two decades of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to the diverse needs of her clients. Among her notable services is retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients' financial security is upheld through meticulous tax management.

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.