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Damon M. Jackson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Damon M. Jackson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as business tax services for a variety of industries, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Jackson also prepares individual and business tax returns, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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Susan E. Pfautz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Susan E. Pfautz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance. She specializes in general accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting, financial planning, and tax compliance for individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Pfautz also offers payroll processing and compliance services to help businesses manage their employee compensation and benefits.
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Francis J. Dougherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Francis J. Dougherty, a seasoned accounting professional, has been based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 1998. With nearly two decades of experience in providing accounting services, Dougherty specializes in assisting various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Francis Dougherty's expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, sales tax compliance, basic accounting services, and tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for clients in need of comprehensive accounting solutions. Dougherty's experience and knowledge in small business accounting enable him to deliver accurate and timely financial services, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations and maintain financial stability.
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Charles J. Hubbs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Based in Philadelphia, Charles J. Hubbs offers his expertise as a certified public accountant to clients across various industries. With over a decade of experience, his specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning enables him to deliver tailored guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals/families seeking prudent financial management. As a seasoned professional, he provides general accounting and advisory services, including retirement account tax reporting, to help clients navigate complex financial situations and optimize their financial stability.
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Mary B. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mary B. Lee is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. She specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Small Business Accounting solutions to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her core services, Mary B. Lee also offers IRS Representation and Tax Planning & Consulting to help clients navigate complex tax matters.
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Orly Reif
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152
Orly Reif is a Philadelphia-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She provides individual and business tax return preparation services, including tax planning and consulting for clients in the small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. In addition to her expertise in financial planning, Reif specializes in basic accounting services and business tax services. Her clients benefit from her extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Reif serves a diverse client base, offering guidance on a wide range of accounting and financial matters, including tax planning and preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis.
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Diane P. Hontz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Diane P. Hontz is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services. Her practice focuses on various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Hontz specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a particular emphasis on payroll processing and compliance.
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Lauren C. Burke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Lauren C. Burke, a seasoned accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, provides individual and business tax return preparation services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, she specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, making her a trusted resource for business owners seeking tailored financial guidance.
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Brian J. Begley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brian J. Begley is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field. His services include general accounting and advisory, IRS representation, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Begley provides comprehensive support to individuals and businesses navigating complex financial situations.
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Sandra H. Norton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Sandra H. Norton is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her expertise lies in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, ensuring accurate and timely financial records for her clients. Additionally, she specializes in tax compliance, offering sales tax compliance services to help businesses meet their tax obligations and avoid penalties.

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.