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Jessica L. Kunes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Jessica L. Kunes, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, has been providing accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs for over a decade. With a strong foundation in general accounting and advisory services, she assists clients in managing their financial operations and making informed business decisions. Her expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures that clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records.
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Douglas G. Shimmel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Headquartered in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Douglas G. Shimmel provides expert accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. With over 20 years of experience in general accounting and payroll processing, Shimmel offers specialized expertise in tax compliance and individual tax services. The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including small business owners and individuals, providing them with valuable insights and guidance to achieve financial goals.
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Joseph B. Bower
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Joseph B. Bower is a certified public accountant based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Bower specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies. His expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures accurate and timely payment of employee wages and benefits, guaranteeing compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.
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Timothy B. Fannin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy B. Fannin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His practice focuses on providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. Fannin also specializes in general accounting and advisory services, including business tax services for small businesses and individuals. His expertise in basic accounting services has assisted numerous clients in maintaining accurate financial records and meeting regulatory requirements.
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Robert J. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Robert J. Wilson provides comprehensive accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Wilson specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and other businesses. He also offers IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Robert L. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
Based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Robert L. Mitchell is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise lies in providing Basic Accounting Services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and account reconciliations, as well as Small Business Accounting and Tax Compliance. Mr. Mitchell also offers specialized Tax Planning & Consulting services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.

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.