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Richard G. Hawk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rimersburg, Pennsylvania 16248
Richard G. Hawk is a certified public accountant based in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise lies in providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as representing clients in IRS matters. With a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Hawk assists clients in navigating complex tax regulations and financial planning. His practice focuses on serving the unique financial needs of family-owned businesses and individuals in rural Pennsylvania, offering guidance on financial statement preparation and tax strategy development.
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Vicki L. Curry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rimersburg, Pennsylvania 16248
Vicki L. Curry is a certified public accountant based in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience serving the accounting needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her practice specializes in providing a range of financial services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing and compliance, and tax preparation and planning. Curry's expertise extends to tax compliance and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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.