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Showing 11 to 17 of 17 CPAs in Ligonier, Pennsylvania
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Deborah L. Gardner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Deborah L. Gardner is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, providing tax planning and consulting services, financial planning, and general accounting and advisory services. Gardner's expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for clients seeking comprehensive financial guidance.
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Thomas C. Holowaty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Thomas C. Holowaty is a certified public accountant based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as serving entrepreneurs and startups. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals and businesses meet their tax obligations. Mr. Holowaty's expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services ensures his clients receive comprehensive and accurate financial support.
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Darlene M. Beltz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Darlene M. Beltz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her practice focuses on serving the tax and accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With specializations in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Darlene provides a range of general accounting and advisory services. She also assists clients with retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance and maximizing benefits.
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William B. Knapp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
William B. Knapp, a licensed CPA with 12 years of experience, provides expert accounting services to individuals and businesses in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Knapp prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as handles payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for his clients.
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Lawrence S. Busch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Lawrence S. Busch brings over 20 years of experience to his clients in the areas of tax planning and consulting. His expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, making him a trusted resource for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With a strong background in representing clients before the IRS, Busch is well-equipped to handle complex tax matters and provide expert guidance in navigating the tax code.
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Richard W. Mcleary
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Richard W. Mcleary is a seasoned public accountant providing guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, including retirement account tax reporting. Mcleary also represents clients in front of the IRS, working to resolve tax disputes and ensure compliance with federal tax regulations. His expertise in tax law and financial planning enables him to provide informed and effective solutions for clients.
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Vernon W. Rush
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Vernon W. Rush is a certified public accountant based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing accounting for over 20 years, providing services that cater to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Rush's areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on ensuring clients remain in alignment with all relevant tax codes and regulations. One notable aspect of his practice is his experience in IRS representation, helping clients resolve complex tax issues and navigate the resolution process with the Internal Revenue Service.

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.