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Joseph P. Gargasz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Joseph P. Gargasz provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [X] years of experience in public accounting, Gargasz specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning for individuals and businesses. As a certified public accountant, Gargasz offers tax return preparation for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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Esther R. Lazor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Esther R. Lazor is a practicing CPA with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, as well as specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts, ensuring accurate compliance with tax regulations. Additionally, she offers payroll processing and compliance services, providing businesses with efficient management of employee compensation and benefits.
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Garry W. Drake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Garry W. Drake is a certified public accountant based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His practice specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, including tax planning and consulting. Drake's expertise in sales tax compliance has also enabled him to effectively guide clients through complex regulatory environments.
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Mark J. Guiler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Mark J. Guiler is a certified public accountant based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, with over 25 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, making him a valuable resource for those seeking tax compliance and financial guidance. Guiler offers specialized services, including retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, which cater to the unique needs of his clients. He serves a diverse range of industries and business structures, including individuals and families, S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John G. Vernick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, John G. Vernick provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience, his specialization includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance. His expertise also encompasses general accounting and advisory services, including tax planning and consulting. The firm's unique approach focuses on delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
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Drew C. Pierce
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Drew C. Pierce, a certified public accountant based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as expertise in IRS representation. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services, Pierce specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to small and medium-sized businesses. Pierce has extensive experience working with a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Jeff Swartzbeck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Jeff Swartzbeck is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. His area of specialization includes basic accounting services such as financial statement preparation and tax compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups. With expertise in various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Jeff's services encompass tax planning, compliance, and accounting for diverse clientele in multiple industries.
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Jesse R. Ligo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Jesse R. Ligo is a certified public accountant (CPA) with 15 years of experience, serving the community of Mercer, Pennsylvania. Primarily focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses, his specialty lies in providing comprehensive financial planning services, including tax compliance and basic accounting. Notably, Ligo also offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of employment regulations. His diverse experience spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, making him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and business owners in the area.
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Deborah A. Stiger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
Deborah A. Stiger is a certified public accountant based in Mercer, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance to clients. Her services include general accounting and advisory, as well as tax planning and consulting, tailored to meet the specific needs of family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Deborah offers specialized expertise in helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies.

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.