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Showing 1 to 10 of 27 CPAs in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
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James A. Rogers Jr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, James A. Rogers Jr provides tax planning and representation services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Rogers offers specialized support to clients navigating complex financial situations. Rogers' experience in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation also enables him to address unique tax challenges, ensuring accurate and compliant financial planning.
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Allan P. Rains
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Allan P. Rains provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, his areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. His practice includes payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, enabling clients to maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Michael H. Trager
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Michael H. Trager is a certified public accountant based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in tax compliance and business services. A seasoned professional in Basic Accounting Services, he provides guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations. With expertise in IRS Representation and Retirement Account Tax Reporting, Michael helps clients resolve tax disputes and ensures accurate tax reporting for retirement accounts.
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Jerry H. Dicht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Jerry H. Dicht is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as tax return preparation for individuals and businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Jerry Dicht serves small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups.
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Ellis Zakroff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Ellis Zakroff is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 8 years of experience. Zakroff provides Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submission of tax returns to the relevant authorities. His expertise in Tax Compliance, Individual Tax Services, and Basic Accounting Services is particularly valuable to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. One notable aspect of Zakroff's practice is his focus on comprehensive Retirement Account Tax Reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax obligations associated with retirement savings.
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James A. Rogers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, James A. Rogers is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in tax and accounting services. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Mr. Rogers serves small business owners, entrepreneurs, and family-owned enterprises in various industries, utilizing his skills in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services.
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Paul G. Guerin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Paul G. Guerin, a certified public accountant, has been practicing in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, since 2005. His area of specialization includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Guerin provides retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records. With years of experience in the field, he offers tailored financial solutions to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
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Elizabeth J. Hershman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth J. Hershman provides general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services. Her expertise includes financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and guidance on tax-related matters for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises.
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Barry L. Avrach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Barry L. Avrach provides accounting services to a diverse clientele. With over [years of experience] years of experience, he specializes in offering financial planning and basic accounting services to individual clients and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Sandra B. Kline
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19012
Based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Sandra B. Kline is a certified public accountant with over 8 years of experience providing specialized services to diverse business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of expertise encompass basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to the needs of various family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Sandra also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and provides IRS representation services to navigate complex tax 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.