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Janice A. Niebauer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16504
Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Janice A. Niebauer brings over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant, offering expertise in various business structures. Her specialization lies in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to small and medium-sized businesses. Among her services are payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance.
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Todd A. Liszka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Todd A. Liszka is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients achieve financial stability and compliance with tax regulations.
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Sandra L. Sickert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Sandra L. Sickert is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. Her specialized services include payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services and tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise spans various industries, with a focus on supporting the financial needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs in tax preparation, financial planning, and regulatory compliance.
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Mark Rakauskas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16530
A certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mark Rakauskas has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes basic accounting services, such as financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as tax compliance and sales tax compliance. With a focus on meeting the needs of businesses operating as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Rakauskas offers payroll processing and compliance services to ensure accurate and timely payments.
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James R. Meyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16509
James R. Meyer is a certified public accountant (CPA) practicing in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 25 years of experience. His expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Meyer also specializes in IRS representation and sales tax compliance, helping his clients navigate complex tax situations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Alan F. Woolslare
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
With over 15 years of experience serving clients in Erie, Pennsylvania, Alan F. Woolslare provides a range of services to meet the financial needs of individuals and businesses. A certified public accountant, Woolslare specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, offering expertise in financial statement compilation and individual and business tax return preparation. His client base includes individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, benefiting from his personalized approach and commitment to accuracy.
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Joseph E. Kloecker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16502
Joseph E. Kloecker, CPA, is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience based in Erie, Pennsylvania. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Services offered include payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting to help businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Kloecker's extensive experience and expertise make him a trusted advisor for local businesses seeking reliable accounting and tax services.
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Paul S. Montagna
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16507
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Paul S. Montagna has spent over 25 years providing accounting services to individuals and small businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, including financial statements and budgeting, as well as small business accounting and business tax services. Montagna provides payroll processing and compliance services, as well as assistance with individual and business tax return preparation, including Form 1040 and Form 1120.
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Frank N. Krainock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
Frank N. Krainock is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience serving businesses and individuals in Erie, Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as business tax services such as corporate tax returns and sales tax compliance. Krainock also offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts and has experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Marguerite M. Moffatt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Marguerite M. Moffatt is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services. She specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, and various business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Moffatt's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax obligations related to their retirement savings.

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.