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John P. Zacherl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
John P. Zacherl, a seasoned accounting professional based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, provides expert guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Mr. Zacherl offers tailored solutions for businesses and individuals. His services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as comprehensive tax planning and consulting to ensure optimal financial outcomes.
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Anthony F. Lucarelli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Anthony F. Lucarelli has been serving the accounting needs of clients for over 15 years. With specializations in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, he provides comprehensive support to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Specific services he offers include tax planning and consulting, as well as expertise in reporting taxes for retirement accounts. Operating under a commitment to personalized guidance and meticulous attention to detail, Anthony F. Lucarelli helps clients navigate complex tax requirements and financial regulations.
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William C. Marsh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
William C. Marsh, a resident of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting, tax compliance, and individual tax services, catering to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses and entrepreneurs to startups and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Marsh's services also encompass tax return preparation, tax planning, and consulting, ensuring his clients are well-equipped to navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Kimberly Y. Donovan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Kimberly Y. Donovan, a CPA with over 10 years of experience in public accounting, provides tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving diverse industries such as entrepreneurs and startups, and various business structures like S-Corps and partnerships. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance. Donovan's expertise in tax law ensures her clients receive accurate and timely returns, while her knowledge of small business financial management helps entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
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Neal Prence
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Neal Prence is a seasoned public accountant with over 12 years of experience in providing expert accounting services. His area of specialization lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and individuals. Neal's services include retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, enabling clients to maintain accurate financial records and make informed business decisions.
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Robert C. Hilliard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Robert C. Hilliard is a certified public accountant in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, with over three decades of experience in tax and financial services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Mr. Hilliard also offers IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, ensuring clients are in compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
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Bryan K. Hiles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Bryan K. Hiles is a seasoned accountant based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, offering over 10 years of experience in financial expertise. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, with a focus on business tax services and financial planning. Hiles' practice encompasses a range of services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, catering to the unique needs of his clients.
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Christopher M. Little
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
Based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Christopher M. Little provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, in the region. With over 15 years of experience, Little specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. His services include tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues or audits.

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.