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Bruce J. Turner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19605
Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Bruce J. Turner offers his expertise in taxation and accounting to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience, he provides specialized services including basic accounting, small business accounting, and individual tax services. His practice also focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial strategies.
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Michael J. Simon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19607
Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Michael J. Simon provides financial guidance to individuals and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience, Simon specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate tax complexities and make informed financial decisions. Simon's services also include retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory, catering to the diverse needs of his clients.
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Kristine M. Galiyano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19608
Kristine M. Galiyano is a certified public accountant based in Reading, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Galiyano's expertise also extends to sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Timothy J. Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19610
Timothy J. Simmons is a seasoned public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Reading, Pennsylvania. His expertise lies in providing tax planning and consulting services, ensuring businesses remain compliant with sales tax regulations. With a focus on small business accounting, he offers guidance on financial statements, budgeting, and financial reporting. Simmons' specialization in business tax services spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, catering to entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Michael S. Wagner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19611
Michael S. Wagner is a certified public accountant based in Reading, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Wagner provides expert financial planning and tax compliance services to small and medium-sized businesses. His services include sales tax compliance, IRS representation, and basic accounting services, catering to the diverse needs of businesses in the region. Wagner's expertise in tax compliance and financial planning enables businesses to navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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Feryl R. Grim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19610
Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Feryl R. Grim is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the unique needs of family-owned enterprises. Notably, Grim also assists clients with payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, ensuring they are in line with all relevant tax regulations.
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William R. Maslo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19602
William R. Maslo is a certified public accountant in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving clients across the Keystone State. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a focus on guiding clients through complex retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation.
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Richard R. Pugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19607
Richard R. Pugh is a certified public accountant based in Reading, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in providing professional accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Pugh offers tax planning and consulting, including payroll processing and compliance, designed to meet the unique financial needs of his clients. He maintains the highest level of professionalism and adheres to all industry standards, providing accurate and timely financial information and guidance.
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James J. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19602
Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, James J. Murphy provides accounting services to individuals and families in the local community. With over 10 years of experience, Murphy specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance solutions to family-owned enterprises and individuals. His expertise includes bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients meet their financial obligations and take advantage of available tax credits and deductions. As a certified public accountant, Murphy is equipped to provide expert guidance and support in navigating complex tax laws and regulations.
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Michael W. Rowles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Reading, Pennsylvania 19608
Michael W. Rowles is a certified public accountant serving clients in Reading, Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation. His practice focuses on providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as payroll processing and compliance support, to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With a specialization in small business accounting, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, he helps clients navigate complex financial matters and achieve their 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.