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Harold J. Hershey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Harold J. Hershey is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of experience serving Family-Owned Enterprises and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Mr. Hershey provides expert guidance in areas such as Basic Accounting Services and Business Tax Services. His practice, which includes General Accounting & Advisory and IRS Representation, is a valuable resource for business owners navigating financial complexities. He has built a reputation for providing accurate and timely financial information to his clients, enabling them to make informed business decisions.
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Patrick G. Carr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Patrick G. Carr is a licensed certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving clients in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His expertise encompasses a range of accounting and tax services, including sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Patrick G. Carr provides personalized support to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Robert W. Simons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Robert W. Simons provides accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and businesses with varying structures. With over [number of years] years of experience, Simons specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for diverse clients. His expertise includes sales tax compliance and tax planning, helping clients navigate complex regulations and optimize their financial strategies. Simons advises S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs on tax matters and financial planning, drawing on his extensive knowledge of financial regulations.
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Beth A. Chivinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
Beth A. Chivinski, a licensed CPA, has over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to the unique needs of startups and established businesses. As a certified public accountant, Beth Chivinski is well-versed in sales tax compliance, ensuring her clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records.
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Curtis L. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Curtis L. Baker is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Baker's expertise includes tax reporting for retirement accounts, general accounting, and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and stay compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Richard W. Hawkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Richard W. Hawkins provides accounting and tax services to the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community. His expertise in tax planning and consulting enables entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, to navigate complex tax regulations and maximize their financial potential. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Hawkins offers payroll processing and compliance expertise to ensure clients' financial health.
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Kenneth J. Falk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kenneth J. Falk has been a practicing CPA for over 20 years, providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, ensuring clients maintain accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, he specializes in sales tax compliance, financial planning, and business tax services, helping small business owners navigate complex tax laws and make informed financial decisions.
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Scott R. Macnair
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott R. Macnair provides a range of accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Macnair specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. His expertise includes representation before the IRS, ensuring that individuals and businesses navigate complex tax issues effectively, and compliance with sales tax regulations, minimizing potential liabilities and penalties.
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Jeffrey A. Groff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Jeffrey A. Groff is an experienced CPA based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, supporting entrepreneurs and startups throughout their financial journey. His practice also includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as IRS representation, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely financial guidance and resolve any tax-related issues.
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Michael A. Guttman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Michael A. Guttman is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. His expertise encompasses a wide array of services, including tax planning and consulting, financial planning, and individual tax services tailored to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. In addition, Michael provides representation before the IRS, helping his clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the tax authority.

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.