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Lea George
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Lea George, a certified public accountant in Van Buren, Ohio, has been providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses since 2005. Her areas of specialization include tax compliance, individual tax services, basic accounting services, and general accounting and advisory services. George's expertise extends to assisting clients with retirement account tax reporting, ensuring they meet their tax obligations and take advantage of available deductions.
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David M. Cytlak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Based in Van Buren, Ohio, David M. Cytlak has served the accounting needs of family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses since 2005. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, he provides guidance on financial management and ensures regulatory compliance through payroll processing and bookkeeping services. His experience includes preparing financial statements and compiling tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
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Carol Sudlow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Based in Van Buren, Ohio, Carol Sudlow provides accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. One area of expertise is IRS representation, where she advocates on behalf of clients facing tax-related issues, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are represented.

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.