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Michael P. Ellwood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103
Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Michael P. Ellwood is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, supporting clients in managing their financial affairs and meeting regulatory requirements. Specifically, Ellwood offers comprehensive payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages and adherence to relevant labor laws and regulations.
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Bruce D. Hillegass
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Bruce D. Hillegass provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families, in addition to small business owners, with a focus on basic accounting and financial planning. With over years of experience in the field, his expertise encompasses general accounting, advisory services, and retirement account tax reporting, allowing clients to navigate complex financial situations with confidence. Specializing in small business accounting, Hillegass helps entrepreneurs and startup owners manage their finances, create budgets, and make informed decisions to drive growth and success.
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Kindra S. Browne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106
Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Kindra S. Browne is a certified public accountant with extensive experience, currently exceeding 15 years in the field. Her practice focuses primarily on tax-related services, including individual and business tax return preparation and retirement account tax reporting. Serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, Kindra specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance.
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Pamela L. Heist
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195
Pamela L. Heist is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her expertise encompasses financial planning, tax compliance, and general accounting services, catering to the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses. She offers specialized services in sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate state and local tax regulations.
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Ruth A. Bell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106
Ruth A. Bell is a certified public accountant based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as a wide range of business structures including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her services include retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing and compliance, basic accounting services, and business tax services. Ruth A. Bell's expertise in navigating complex tax laws and regulations has been invaluable to her clients, particularly those in the startup and small business sectors.
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Edward F. O'Dea
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18105
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Edward F. O'Dea has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His expertise is focused primarily on tax preparation, planning, and compliance for both individual and business clients. O'Dea serves family-owned enterprises and individuals, offering a range of services including basic accounting, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Edward F. O'Dea's experience and specialization in tax planning and consulting enable him to provide tailored advice to his clients.
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Rodman D. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
Rodman D. Young is a certified public accountant based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to various business structures. His expertise includes tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, catering to individuals and families with diverse financial needs. Additionally, Rodman offers IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Thomas G. Canace
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195
Thomas G. Canace is a certified public accountant based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and businesses in a variety of capacities. As a seasoned practitioner, he offers IRS representation and payroll processing services, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. Canace specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to a range of clients including individuals, families, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With expertise in accounting and taxation, Canace provides guidance and support to help clients navigate complex financial issues and achieve their financial goals.
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Lois A. Hefferle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103
Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Lois A. Hefferle has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. Lois's expertise also includes tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, providing support for clients during audits and other financial disputes.
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Jennifer S. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195
Jennifer S. Thomas is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance support to entrepreneurs and startups in the local area. Thomas specializes in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Pennsylvania's large CPA market serves a populous state with diverse economy from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and agriculture. The Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% individual income tax (no local deductions allowed) and 8.99% corporate net income tax, but extremely complex local taxation with thousands of jurisdictions imposing earned income tax, local services tax, and business privilege taxes. CPAs commonly handle state tax compliance, navigating the bewildering array of local taxes, sales and use tax, and multi-state issues. Philadelphia has its own city wage tax and Business Income and Receipts Tax adding complexity. The lack of state deductions for federal itemized deductions creates planning differences from most states.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and life sciences, financial services and insurance, manufacturing (traditional and advanced), higher education, energy (Marcellus Shale natural gas), agriculture, technology, professional services, and tourism are primary focus areas. Philadelphia CPAs often specialize in life sciences and financial services, while Pittsburgh focuses on healthcare and technology transformation. Rural areas maintain strong agricultural and traditional manufacturing practices.

For CPA Professionals: The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs serves one of the nation's largest CPA communities. Major markets include Philadelphia (life sciences, finance, professional services), Pittsburgh (healthcare, technology, traditional industries), and numerous secondary markets like Harrisburg, Allentown, and Erie. The state offers diverse opportunities from sophisticated urban practices to rural agricultural services. Local tax complexity creates specialization opportunities, and the large population base provides stable demand. Cost of living varies significantly from expensive Philadelphia suburbs to very affordable rural areas.