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Lawrence J. Kiefer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scottdale, Pennsylvania 15683
Located in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Lawrence J. Kiefer has been providing expert accounting services for over 20 years. His practice focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as representation before the IRS. Kiefer's areas of specialization include individual and business tax services, as well as basic accounting for various business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He serves a diverse client base, including individuals and families, and offers tailored advice for each client's unique financial situation.
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Bryan W. Echard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scottdale, Pennsylvania 15683
Bryan W. Echard, a resident of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, has been serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, for over 20 years. His expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of financial management. Echard's practice includes IRS representation and compliance services for payroll processing, ensuring that his clients' financial operations are in line with regulatory requirements.
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Diane L. Figg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scottdale, Pennsylvania 15683
Diane L. Figg is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the Scottdale, Pennsylvania area. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for clients in various industries. Ms. Figg prepares individual and business tax returns, and offers guidance on financial matters to help clients achieve their long-term 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.