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Timothy S. Clifford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Spencer, Ohio 44275
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Timothy S. Clifford provides tax preparation and accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in Spencer, Ohio. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for clients navigating complex tax laws and regulations. As a certified public accountant, Clifford's specialization includes business tax services, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, allowing him to address a broad range of financial needs.
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Connie I. Hange
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Spencer, Ohio 44275
Located in Spencer, Ohio, Connie I. Hange is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. She specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax regulations. With years of experience, Hange also provides IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws.
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Mary S. Schultz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Spencer, Ohio 44275
Mary S. Schultz is a practicing Certified Public Accountant serving Spencer, Ohio. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she provides expert services in individual and business tax return preparation, including representation before the Internal Revenue Service. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to clients from diverse industries such as individuals and families, and entrepreneurs and startups.

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.