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Susan J. Martorano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Nottingham, Pennsylvania 19362
Susan J. Martorano is a licensed certified public accountant based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, bringing over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Her professional expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual and business tax services, as well as financial statement compilation and payroll processing. Martorano's services include bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and payroll processing and compliance, serving the needs of individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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Margaret B. Schutz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Nottingham, Pennsylvania 19362
Based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, Margaret B. Schutz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She provides individual and business tax return preparation services, and represents clients before the IRS, offering guidance and support throughout the tax resolution process. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Margaret works with a range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startup companies. Her expertise spans the complexities of tax planning and compliance, helping clients navigate the intricacies of tax law and achieve their financial goals.

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.