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William G. Thoma III
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Based in Bath, Pennsylvania, William G. Thoma III provides accounting expertise to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the region. With over 15 years of experience, Thoma offers specialized services in basic accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting, addressing the unique needs of his clients. His services include sales tax compliance and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, providing a comprehensive range of support for financial management and record-keeping. Thoma's experience serving diverse clients has equipped him to address a variety of accounting needs, from financial planning to bookkeeping and compliance.
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Robert I. Schechter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Based in Bath, Pennsylvania, Robert I. Schechter offers expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, he provides tailored tax planning and consulting solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. Robert I. Schechter's extensive experience in IRS representation enables him to effectively navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Ralph J. Mccandless
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Ralph J. Mccandless is a certified public accountant located in Bath, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to meet the diverse financial needs of his clients. Mccandless also offers specialized IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation services to help businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Roark A. Gover
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Roark A. Gover is a certified public accountant based in Bath, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he provides expert services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making him a valuable resource for individuals and businesses alike. He is also skilled in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring his clients remain up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements.
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John J. Defassio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Based in Bath, Pennsylvania, John J. Defassio has been providing accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises for over 20 years. His expertise in general accounting and IRS representation, combined with a specialization in basic accounting services and financial planning, enables him to offer comprehensive support to individuals and businesses. Defassio's professional experience encompasses a broad range of industries, with a particular emphasis on serving the needs of startups and family-owned businesses.
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David A. Feather
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Based in Bath, Pennsylvania, David A. Feather provides tax and accounting services to a diverse range of clients. A Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience, he specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, IRS representation, and basic accounting services. His expertise encompasses various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, making him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups in need of tax guidance and financial planning.
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James T. Chaput
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
James T. Chaput, a certified public accountant based in Bath, Pennsylvania, brings over a decade of experience in financial management, taxation, and accounting to his clients. His specialization in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Individual Tax Services enables him to address the diverse needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in various industries. Notably, Chaput offers comprehensive Sales Tax Compliance solutions, helping his clients maintain accurate and up-to-date tax records and avoid potential penalties.
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Peter S. Ruggiero
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Based in Bath, Pennsylvania, Peter S. Ruggiero is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. His expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, with a focus on tax compliance and business tax services. Notably, Ruggiero specializes in helping clients navigate complex sales tax compliance issues, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings. With a strong background in basic accounting services and tax strategy, he delivers informed financial advice to his clients in the Bath area and beyond.
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Gary E. Gaugler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Gary E. Gaugler is a certified public accountant based in Bath, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Gaugler's practice focuses on serving small to medium-sized businesses and individuals, offering tax return preparation, individual and business tax return preparation, and retirement account tax reporting.
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Linda M. Roth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bath, Pennsylvania 18014
Linda M. Roth is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bath, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. She also offers IRS representation and financial statement compilation services, making her a valuable resource for businesses that require assistance with financial reporting or are facing tax-related issues.

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.