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Jane D. Starrs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jane D. Starrs is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over a decade of experience in general accounting and advisory services, Starrs specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations with ease. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses are compliant with state and local tax regulations, and offering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.
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Richard S. Hyman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Richard S. Hyman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in financial planning and tax services. With over 15 years of experience, Hyman provides specialized guidance to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass tax planning and consulting, sales tax compliance, and basic accounting functions, including financial planning and individual tax services. Hyman's expertise helps clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
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Leonard J. Pons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Leonard J. Pons has been providing a range of accounting services for over 15 years. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Pons also represents clients before the IRS and compiles financial statements, providing comprehensive bookkeeping services to support his clients' financial needs. With a focus on accuracy and compliance, Leonard J. Pons helps his clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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William J. Holmes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William J. Holmes is a seasoned accountant with over 10 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to small businesses. His expertise lies in individual and business tax return preparation, allowing him to cater to the diverse needs of various clients including family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. As a specialist in business and individual tax services, Holmes offers additional guidance on tax planning and financial strategy for businesses to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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Kevin R. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Kevin R. Johnson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises navigating complex financial decisions. Johnson provides specialized guidance on general accounting and advisory services, as well as expert tax reporting for retirement accounts, helping clients optimize their financial outcomes and stay compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Gerald V. Behr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Gerald V. Behr is a certified public accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, he specializes in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, as well as individual tax services and basic accounting support.
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Gregory D. Wiercinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Gregory D. Wiercinski, a certified public accountant (CPA), has served Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding areas for over 20 years. He provides tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, through his expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. Additionally, Wiercinski offers specialized support in retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses meet regulatory requirements and optimize their financial health.
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Michael J. Stephan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19192
Michael J. Stephan is a certified public accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance. He specializes in serving family-owned enterprises, individuals, and families with their financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting needs. Stephan's services encompass retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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Glen D. Hassett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Glen D. Hassett, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, provides expertise in taxation and financial accounting. With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, he has developed a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. Hassett's services include tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and maximize their financial situations.
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Brian F. Leaf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Brian F. Leaf is a certified public accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, sales tax compliance, and basic accounting services, making him a valuable resource for individuals and small businesses navigating financial complexities. Specializing in individual tax services and small business accounting, Leaf helps clients develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liability and maximize financial efficiency.

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.