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Bethanie F. Lentz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Bethanie F. Lentz is a certified public accountant based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in various industries. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to a diverse range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Lentz also assists clients with retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory services, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Rocco R. Romano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236
Rocco R. Romano is a certified public accountant based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services for small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. As a seasoned tax professional, Romano provides sales tax compliance and individual & business tax return preparation services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate tax filings.
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James E. Crockard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James E. Crockard provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to businesses in need of accurate financial records. With over years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also offers guidance to entrepreneurs and startups on financial planning and compliance, leveraging his knowledge of tax laws and regulations to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Stephen M. Ross
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Stephen M. Ross is a CPA with over 12 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Ross specializes in sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.
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Michelle A. Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Pittsburgh-based CPA Michelle A. Cooper has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, she advises clients on various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cooper's practice focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and resolve disputes. With expertise in financial planning and compliance, she supports businesses in managing their financial health and achieving their goals.
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Michael W. Koempel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Michael W. Koempel is a certified public accountant based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, as well as tax compliance for small business and family-owned enterprises, including payroll processing and compliance. Koempel also offers retirement account tax reporting services to help his clients navigate complex tax regulations. His expertise allows him to effectively serve individuals and families, providing personalized accounting and tax guidance tailored to their specific needs.
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Maria Petro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15227
Maria Petro is a certified public accountant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. She is certified to represent clients before the IRS, and provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to meet the diverse needs of her clients.
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Linda A. Lichtenfels
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275
Linda A. Lichtenfels is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With nearly 20 years of experience, she provides tax compliance and financial planning services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise also extends to basic accounting services, including IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting. Ms. Lichtenfels has a proven track record of helping clients navigate complex tax issues and achieve their financial goals.
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Jay M. Schwartz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jay M. Schwartz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services. His expertise spans general accounting and advisory, as well as individual tax services and financial planning, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises achieve their financial goals. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Jay holds certifications in basic accounting services and adheres to the highest industry standards.
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John W. Bendl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John W. Bendl brings over 15 years of experience in accounting services to his clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, allowing him to address diverse needs. John's expertise extends to sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely filings. With a focus on entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises, he offers tailored guidance on financial matters, helping clients navigate complex business requirements.

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.