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Dennis W. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lawrence, Pennsylvania 15055
Based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, Dennis W. Kelly is a certified public accountant with years of experience in tax planning and consulting. His expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Kelly also specializes in IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes. Located in Lawrence, he serves clients across different industries, offering tailored solutions to meet their unique financial needs.
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Christopher D. Basar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lawrence, Pennsylvania 15055
Based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, Christopher D. Basar is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely reporting and compliance. Mr. Basar also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing, providing clients with peace of mind through his thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations.
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Michael R. Mcgann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lawrence, Pennsylvania 15055
Michael R. Mcgann is a certified public accountant based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience in providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. His practice focuses on tax planning and consulting, general accounting and advisory services, with a specialization in tax compliance, basic accounting services, and financial planning. Mcgann serves a diverse range of business structures, including S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, helping them navigate complex financial challenges and regulatory requirements.
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John E. Caler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lawrence, Pennsylvania 15055
Located in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, John E. Caler has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups. Caler's services encompass retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing and compliance, allowing business owners to focus on their core operations while maintaining financial accuracy and regulatory adherence.
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Lisa A. Pilof
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lawrence, Pennsylvania 15055
Lisa A. Pilof is a certified public accountant based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in various business structures and individual tax services. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate financial complexities and stay compliant with regulatory requirements. Pilof also offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services to support businesses and individuals in managing their tax obligations effectively. Her expertise encompasses a range of industry sectors, including individuals, families, and businesses with various tax needs and financial situations.

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.