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Michelle L. Symonds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Michelle L. Symonds is a licensed certified public accountant located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping S-corporations, partnerships, LLCs and individuals navigate complex tax laws. Her practice also offers general accounting and advisory services, catering to a diverse range of business structures and personal financial needs.
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Ann M. Shenk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Ann M. Shenk is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, as well as IRS representation, providing guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Ann specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning tailored to meet the diverse needs of small business owners and individuals.
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Bradley S. Stauffer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bradley S. Stauffer provides a range of accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. His expertise includes sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services, allowing businesses to maintain accurate financial records and stay on top of tax obligations.
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Charles E. Bowman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
With over 15 years of experience in the field of accounting, Charles E. Bowman is a licensed Certified Public Accountant providing a range of services to his clients in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, making him a valuable resource for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. One of his key areas of expertise is in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant tax regulations and laws, and he also assists with sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex tax requirements.
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Aaron E. Cargas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Aaron E. Cargas is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing expert accounting and financial advisory services. His specialization includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, serving a diverse range of business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Notably, Mr. Cargas helps entrepreneurs and startups streamline their payroll processing and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, in addition to offering general accounting and advisory services.
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Bie L. Eng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bie L. Eng is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience. Providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as tax planning and consulting, the practice caters to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, the accountant's expertise supports clients in navigating various tax complexities.
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Jason Linsey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Jason Linsey provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, Linsey specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. He also offers expert IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, ensuring his clients are in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Stephen R. Beachy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Stephen R. Beachy has provided accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, for over 20 years. His specialization includes basic accounting services, such as financial statement preparation, and business tax services, which cater to the needs of small businesses. Mr. Beachy is also experienced in tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns, as well as providing tax planning and consulting services to minimize tax liabilities.
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Erin L. Briggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Erin L. Briggs, a certified public accountant based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ms. Briggs's services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services, helping her clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Kurt M. Trimarchi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Kurt Trimarchi is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and family-owned enterprises in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, offering expert guidance on financial matters to his clients. Trimarchi's services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients.

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.