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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 CPAs in Coplay, Pennsylvania
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Julie A. Moakley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037
Julie A. Moakley, a certified public accountant based in Coplay, Pennsylvania, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her practice. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting solutions, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. Notably, Julie A. Moakley also represents clients before the IRS, resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations.
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Joseph A. Mastriani
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037
Joseph A. Mastriani is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Coplay, Pennsylvania, with over 25 years of experience in accounting and advisory services. His practice focuses on providing general accounting and advisory services, including business tax planning, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With specializations in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Mastriani represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and guides them through complex tax matters.
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Daniel C. Dreher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037
Located in Coplay, Pennsylvania, Daniel C. Dreher provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for diverse clients. His services encompass sales tax compliance, retirement account tax reporting, and other tax-related matters, ensuring clients are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Michael G. Upton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037
Michael G. Upton is a certified public accountant based in Coplay, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Upton prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as provides representation for clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). His expertise is particularly beneficial to small and medium-sized businesses in need of tax planning and preparation services.
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Deanne M. Fenstermacher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037
Located in Coplay, Pennsylvania, Deanne M. Fenstermacher provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as a variety of business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Fenstermacher offers a range of expertise that supports the financial health of her clients. Her services include financial statement compilation, tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping, ensuring that clients have a comprehensive and accurate picture of their financial situation.

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.