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Diane S. Thacker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Diane S. Thacker is a certified public accountant based in Uniontown, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, she provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, particularly for family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Thacker's experience encompasses tax planning, financial statement preparation, and compliance services, allowing her to offer comprehensive support to a range of clients.
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James J. Keeslar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Based in Uniontown, Ohio, James J. Keeslar is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals, small businesses, and family-owned enterprises. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, serving various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Services offered include tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.

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.