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Betsy Hesler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Union, Ohio 45693
Betsy Hesler is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in West Union, Ohio, offering expert guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and achieve their business goals. Complementing her expertise in general accounting and advisory services, Hesler also assists clients with sales tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns.
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H. S. Harris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Union, Ohio 45693
Based in West Union, Ohio, H. S. Harris has been providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups for over a decade. Their expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to a diverse range of clients. With experience in payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting, H. S. Harris helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies.
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Howard S. Harris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Union, Ohio 45693
Based in West Union, Ohio, Howard S. Harris provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses across various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in the field, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, including sales tax compliance and bookkeeping. His expertise includes financial statement compilation, ensuring that clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
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John Lawler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Union, Ohio 45693
Based in West Union, Ohio, John Lawler has been providing accounting services to clients in the region for over 15 years. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Lawler's expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation and sales tax compliance, helping clients meet their tax obligations and financial goals.
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Jeffrey D. Newman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Union, Ohio 45693
Jeffrey D. Newman, a certified public accountant based in West Union, Ohio, has provided accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, for over 20 years. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and other small to medium-sized businesses. Newman's services also include sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring his clients are in compliance with all tax regulations and laws.

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.