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Thomas J. Fiorelli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434
Based in Jessup, Pennsylvania, Thomas J. Fiorelli is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and tax services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families manage their financial affairs. With expertise in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, Thomas J. Fiorelli provides valuable guidance to his clients, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and optimizing their financial situations.
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Robert J. Lewis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434
Robert J. Lewis, a certified public accountant based in Jessup, Pennsylvania, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. With a specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Lewis helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, including tax planning and consulting, and sales tax compliance. He services clients from a variety of industries, including small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, offering tailored accounting solutions to meet their unique needs.
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Michael G. Linko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434
Michael G. Linko is a certified public accountant based in Jessup, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, offering expertise in financial statement compilation and general accounting and advisory services. Linko's services cater to the needs of startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, assisting them with financial management, tax planning, and compliance.

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.