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Lisa M. Zocco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824
Based in Brockway, Pennsylvania, Lisa M. Zocco is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. She specializes in offering tax planning and consulting services, as well as payroll processing and compliance, to individuals and businesses of various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Zocco supports clients in achieving their financial goals.
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Melissa J. Shugarts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824
Melissa J. Shugarts is a certified public accountant based in Brockway, Pennsylvania, serving clients in the region. With over 12 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting solutions to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Her expertise includes bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Thomas L. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824
Established in Brockway, Pennsylvania, Thomas L. Anderson, CPA, provides accounting services to individuals and businesses in the region. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in general accounting and advisory services for small businesses and individual tax services for a diverse clientele. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records for his clients. Anderson's experience working with S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs has allowed him to provide tailored accounting solutions for various business structures.
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Barbara A. Brecht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824
Based in Brockway, Pennsylvania, Barbara A. Brecht is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, making her a valuable resource for those seeking reliable financial support. With a focus on bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting, Barbara helps clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions.

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.