Filter Results
Newtown Square
Filter Results
Newtown Square
Showing 81 to 82 of 82 CPAs in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
TA
Thomas A. Masci
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
Located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Thomas A. Masci has been providing accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups since 1995. As a certified public accountant, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. One area of expertise is IRS representation, where Mr. Masci assists clients in resolving tax disputes and resolving issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, he provides retirement account tax reporting services to help clients optimize their retirement portfolios and minimize tax liabilities.
RA
Renee A. Chico
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
Renee A. Chico is a tax professional based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania with extensive experience serving the accounting needs of local businesses and individuals. Her expertise in financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services has allowed her to effectively support family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [X] years of experience in tax return preparation and IRS representation, Chico provides expert guidance on navigating complex tax laws and regulations.

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.