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Ajit J. Asher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17128
Ajit J. Asher, a certified public accountant, is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he specializes in providing basic accounting services to family-owned enterprises and assisting with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping small business owners navigate complex tax laws and regulations to optimize their financial success. Ashley focuses on offering tailored accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse business entities, supporting their growth and financial stability.
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Sherri L. Gadbois
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sherri L. Gadbois is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting services to clients in various business structures and individual tax matters. With over a decade of experience in general accounting and advisory services, Gadbois specializes in basic accounting, individual tax services, and tax compliance for a diverse range of clients. Specifically, she offers payroll processing and compliance services to ensure accurate tax payments and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Thomas W. Mccormick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
With nearly two decades of experience, Thomas W. Mccormick provides a range of accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As a certified public accountant, he offers tax planning and consulting, payroll processing and compliance, as well as basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Mccormick's expertise also extends to advising clients on accounting software implementation and financial statement preparation, ensuring that businesses are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Craig L. Erdman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Craig L. Erdman provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, including sales tax compliance, he offers expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services. Erdman's experience spans working with a variety of clients, from family-owned businesses to personal tax preparation, allowing him to adapt his services to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
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Andrea D. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Andrea D. Johnson has over a decade of experience serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance. Johnson also provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as representation before the IRS, offering clients a comprehensive approach to their financial needs.
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Kenneth E. Point
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kenneth E. Point brings over 15 years of experience to his work as a certified public accountant. With a specialization in small business accounting, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, he provides expert guidance to individuals and families, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring seamless management of employee compensation and tax obligations.
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Jameson A. Vicars
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
As a certified public accountant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jameson A. Vicars has over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, such as record-keeping and financial analysis, as well as tax compliance and preparation of individual and business tax returns. Vicars offers payroll processing and compliance services to ensure seamless and accurate payment of employees, in addition to his expertise in navigating various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Mallorie L. Michael
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Harrisburg-based Mallorie L. Michael is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting. With over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Michael's expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, ensuring her clients meet all necessary requirements.
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Melissa J. Ruta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Melissa J. Ruta is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, Ruta provides expert advice on general accounting and advisory services. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services for a variety of business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ruta also assists clients with sales tax compliance, ensuring that businesses meet their tax obligations and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
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James S. Schaefer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, James S. Schaefer has nearly two decades of experience providing accounting services to clients in the region. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting for individuals and families, and he also serves a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With specializations in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Schaefer helps clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their long-term goals.

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.