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David P. Bartasavich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jermyn, Pennsylvania 18433
Based in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, David P. Bartasavich is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry. He provides individual and business tax return preparation services, as well as basic accounting services and financial planning for small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. The firm also represents clients in IRS matters, ensuring that their rights are protected and their interests are represented throughout the tax dispute process.
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Karen M. Cooke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jermyn, Pennsylvania 18433
Karen M. Cooke is a certified public accountant in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in accounting and financial services spanning over 15 years. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to a diverse client base of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cooke's expertise also extends to IRS representation and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial matters and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.