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Leon S. Kafafian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newfoundland, Pennsylvania 18445
Leon S. Kafafian is a certified public accountant based in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the area. In addition to his core services, Mr. Kafafian also offers retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals navigate the complexities of tax-advantaged savings plans. As a seasoned accountant, he provides general accounting and advisory services to ensure businesses maintain financial stability and compliance.
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Daniel C. Goscicki
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newfoundland, Pennsylvania 18445
Based in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, Daniel C. Goscicki is a licensed CPA with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, he provides expert guidance on individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. His specialization in basic accounting services and small business accounting enables him to effectively navigate the complex financial needs of his clients, offering tailored solutions to meet their unique requirements.
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Thomas A. Spewak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newfoundland, Pennsylvania 18445
Located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, Thomas A. Spewak provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. His expertise also includes ensuring sales tax compliance for clients, a crucial aspect of managing business finances effectively.
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John D. Evans
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newfoundland, Pennsylvania 18445
Located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, John D. Evans is a seasoned CPA providing expert guidance to entrepreneurs and startups in navigating complex financial requirements. With over 15 years of experience, Evans offers specialized assistance in sales tax compliance and financial planning, ensuring clients are in alignment with their business goals. Evans serves a diverse range of clients, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, providing tailored tax return preparation services for individuals and businesses.

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.