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David A. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Located in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, David A. Smith provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services for small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, he offers payroll processing and compliance support to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees. With a focus on basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, David A. Smith helps family-owned enterprises and other clients manage their financial needs. Since 1980s 2000, he has been serving the local business community, offering expertise and guidance in financial matters.
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Deana M. Lowmaster
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Located in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Deana M. Lowmaster offers accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Deana specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, supporting clients in meeting their tax obligations.
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Karen A. Dalton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Karen A. Dalton is a certified public accountant based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. As a seasoned financial planner, she specializes in tax compliance, basic accounting services, and financial planning, helping her clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Her expertise also extends to individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns.
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W. E. Decker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, W. E. Decker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Decker assists various business structures, including S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Retirement account tax reporting is also a notable service offered by the accountant, who has assisted numerous entrepreneurs and startups in navigating complex financial situations.
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Brian S. Kline
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Punxsutawney-based accounting professional Brian S. Kline has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, assisting clients with their financial needs and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Kline's services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with tax obligations.
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Michael A. Stello
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Michael A. Stello is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His services include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring clients meet all relevant tax regulations, and retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals maximize their savings. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Michael Stello provides personalized guidance for clients navigating complex financial situations. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, he advises clients on strategies to minimize their tax liability and maximize their financial well-being.
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David L. Pugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Located in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, David L. Pugh serves the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 10 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services, bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and individual tax services, David offers expertise in basic accounting services and tax compliance. His focus on meeting the unique needs of his clients, whether they are new business owners or established individuals, allows him to provide personalized support and guidance in navigating complex financial situations.

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.