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Brent F. Hamilton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Brent F. Hamilton is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. As a certified public accountant, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. With a strong foundation in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, Hamilton also offers tax planning and consulting services to support the financial goals of his clients, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John A. Slattery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, John A. Slattery has extensive experience as a CPA, providing comprehensive financial guidance to a diverse range of clients, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures. With over (number of years) years of experience, Slattery's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their operations. Notably, Slattery offers IRS representation services, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and ensuring compliance with federal tax laws.
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Howard Jacobus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Howard Jacobus is a certified public accountant based in Chester, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, he provides expert tax planning and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including small to medium-sized businesses and individuals. His specialties include general accounting and advisory services, as well as tax compliance and individual tax services for basic accounting needs. Mr. Jacobus offers specialized services for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping his clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Margaret A. Modugno
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Margaret A. Modugno is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. As a certified public accountant, she represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service, addressing various tax issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Jeffrey T. White
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey T. White offers financial expertise to clients in diverse industries including small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various corporate structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for individuals and businesses seeking to maintain accurate records and stay in regulatory compliance. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation and payroll processing, ensuring that clients receive timely and accurate support with their financial needs.
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Kristen Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Kristen Wood is a certified public accountant based in Chester, Pennsylvania. With over 8 years of experience, Kristen provides expert individual and business tax return preparation services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Her specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services enables her to offer tailored tax planning and consulting to meet the diverse needs of her clients.
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Matthew M. Capuzzi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Matthew M. Capuzzi is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. He provides general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises, as well as various business structures including S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Mr. Capuzzi helps clients navigate complex tax matters and ensure compliance with IRS regulations. One notable aspect of his practice is his expertise in IRS representation, providing valuable support to clients facing tax audits and disputes.
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Theodore J. Delaunay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Theodore J. Delaunay is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Chester, Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on providing tax planning and consulting services, as well as payroll processing and compliance for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Delaunay specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping his clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial positions.
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John J. Pileggi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
John J. Pileggi is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to businesses and individuals in Chester, Pennsylvania. His expertise encompasses tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. Pileggi's specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services enables him to address the diverse needs of small and medium-sized businesses, including those with complex structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Michelle J. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
Michelle J. Hayes, a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience, serves clients in Chester, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for family-owned enterprises, as well as various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Hayes provides comprehensive support with individual and business tax return preparation, and she offers IRS representation services to help clients resolve 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.