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Richard L. Hoover
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Based in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Richard L. Hoover is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Hoover offers specialized tax reporting services for retirement accounts and compiles financial statements for businesses, in addition to providing bookkeeping services.
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Dean E. Jacobs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Dean E. Jacobs brings over 15 years of experience in various fields, including general accounting and advisory services. His expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex regulations. With a focus on serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Dean provides a comprehensive range of services, including individual tax services and small business accounting.
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Keith E. Kobel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Based in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Keith E. Kobel brings over 20 years of experience to his role as a certified public accountant, providing expertise in general accounting and advisory services, payroll processing and compliance to small and medium-sized businesses. With a focus on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, his services are tailored to the diverse needs of various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Kobel's extensive industry knowledge enables him to offer personalized guidance on financial management, ensuring clients maintain accurate records and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Scott A. Romberger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Scott A. Romberger provides accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the area. With over years of experience, he offers a range of services including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, his expertise ensures that clients receive accurate and timely financial guidance.
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Gary A. Shade
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Gary A. Shade is a certified public accountant based in Halifax, Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience, he has expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. Specializing in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, he serves entrepreneurs and startups, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His comprehensive services cater to the accounting needs of diverse business structures and individuals seeking tailored financial solutions.
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Faye E. Feger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Faye E. Feger is a certified public accountant offering professional tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and businesses in Halifax, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, she provides expert guidance on meeting financial and tax obligations. Her expertise extends to representing clients before the IRS and assisting entrepreneurs and startups with financial planning and compliance.
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Raymond G. Foerster
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Based in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Raymond G. Foerster has nearly 25 years of experience serving the tax and accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as business tax services such as corporate tax planning and individual tax returns. Additionally, Foerster provides specialized services in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients are in compliance with complex tax regulations.
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Colleen M. Dew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Based in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Colleen M. Dew brings extensive experience in accounting and taxation to her clients. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Colleen's expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. Her practice includes sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet all necessary regulatory requirements.
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Melissa H. Hoover
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Halifax, Pennsylvania 17032
Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Melissa H. Hoover is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting and taxation services. Her expertise spans various areas, including individual tax services, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Specializing in sales tax compliance, Melissa advises clients on tax planning and consulting, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with relevant tax regulations.

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.