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Bernard P. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Falls, Pennsylvania 18615
Based in Falls, Pennsylvania, Bernard P. Martin has been providing comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and families, entrepreneurs and startups for over 20 years. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Martin's practice focuses on delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. His services include general accounting and advisory, as well as tax planning and consulting, with a particular emphasis on helping businesses navigate complex financial regulations and ensure compliance.
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Stephen H. Franko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Falls, Pennsylvania 18615
Stephen H. Franko, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Falls, Pennsylvania, provides financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the region. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in the area. His expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as offering general accounting and advisory services to clients seeking financial stability and growth.
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Denise M. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Falls, Pennsylvania 18615
Denise M. Martin is a certified public accountant based in Falls, Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience. Her specialty lies in providing general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, including financial planning and tax compliance. A seasoned advisor for various business structures, such as S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, Denise assists clients in navigating complex tax laws and regulations. She also offers expert IRS representation, helping clients resolve tax disputes and achieve favorable resolutions.
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Charles J. Galat
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Falls, Pennsylvania 18615
Charles J. Galat is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial services. Based in Falls, Pennsylvania, he specializes in serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass tax planning and consulting as well as sales tax compliance, drawing on expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning.

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.