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Heidi E. Schmidt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Heidi E. Schmidt is a certified public accountant providing personalized tax and accounting services. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as managing retirement account tax reporting.
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Michael Moore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Michael Moore provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. A certified public accountant with extensive experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. With a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax regulations, Moore offers additional support through retirement account tax reporting services. Established in his practice for more than 20 years, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each engagement, ensuring accurate and timely financial guidance.
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Daniel E. Sloppy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Daniel E. Sloppy provides specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and families in the area. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Mr. Sloppy's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning. He offers retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing & compliance services to ensure his clients meet their tax obligations and maintain financial stability.
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Mark S. Schwab
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mark S. Schwab provides comprehensive accounting services to various business structures and individuals. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Schwab specializes in general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. His expertise extends to basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, serving clients across diverse industries and business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Gilbert A. Jacobs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gilbert A. Jacobs offers his expertise in accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. A seasoned practitioner with years of experience, Gilbert specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex financial regulations. With a focus on supporting the unique needs of small businesses and family-owned enterprises, Gilbert delivers tailored solutions and expert guidance.
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Karoll E. Shelhamer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16504
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Karoll E. Shelhamer has been providing accounting and advisory services for over 20 years. The firm specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, catering to individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. Services include general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, addressing various financial needs and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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James J. Tarasovitch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16509
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, James J. Tarasovitch provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. His services also include payroll processing and compliance as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate financial complexities and optimize their tax strategies.
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David A. Dedionisio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, David A. Dedionisio is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting and advisory services. He specializes in serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, helping them navigate complex financial regulations and tax laws. Dedionisio's services encompass general accounting and advisory, payroll processing, individual tax services, and small business accounting, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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Leslie M. O'Connell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16531
Leslie M. O'Connell is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and financial planning. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region. O'Connell prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as retirement account tax reports, and is knowledgeable about relevant tax laws and regulations.
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William Vinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, William Vinson is a certified public accountant with considerable experience in financial planning and tax compliance. With over 10 years of experience, he provides expert guidance on individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the relevant authorities. Vinson's specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning enables him to effectively assist individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in managing their financial affairs and meeting their tax obligations.

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.