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Michael J. Ducas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
Michael J. Ducas is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience. His expertise lies in providing general accounting and advisory services, focusing on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with expertise in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Ducas offers specialized tax reporting services for retirement accounts, assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations.
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Kathleen R. Zale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
Kathleen R. Zale provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services in Scranton, Pennsylvania, targeting family-owned enterprises and various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in small business accounting, her expertise includes tax compliance, financial planning, and budgeting. Her services cater to the unique financial needs of family-owned enterprises, offering guidance on tax planning and consulting to ensure compliance with regulations.
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William P. Mcgowan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, William P. Mcgowan is a seasoned accountant with a focus on delivering expert taxation and financial services to his clients. With over 15 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, Mr. Mcgowan is well-equipped to handle the complex needs of individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services enables him to offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Notably, Mr. Mcgowan provides comprehensive tax planning and consulting services to ensure his clients are in compliance with all tax regulations and laws.
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David F. Rohlic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, David F. Rohlic is a seasoned tax professional serving clients in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He offers tax planning and consulting services to help individuals and businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services for small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises.
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Elizabeth A. Tenelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth A. Tenelly has been providing accounting services to clients in the Northeast for more than 15 years. Her practice specializes in offering Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Tax Compliance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. A key area of expertise is Retirement Account Tax Reporting, where she assists clients in navigating complex tax laws and ensuring accurate compliance.
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Michael G. Mellner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Michael G. Mellner is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of expertise in tax planning and consulting, general accounting, and advisory services, he focuses on providing comprehensive financial guidance to small businesses and individuals. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Mellner is well-equipped to handle the unique needs of his clients, from budgeting and forecasting to financial statement preparation.
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Richard P. Rainey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
Richard P. Rainey is a certified public accountant serving clients in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. His expertise includes assisting small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures, with their tax compliance and financial planning needs. Richard specializes in individual and business tax return preparation and offers specialized tax reporting services for retirement accounts.
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Timothy P. Farrell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Timothy P. Farrell is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and startups in the region. Farrell's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, enabling his clients to navigate complex financial regulations with confidence.
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Michael A. Wilk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Michael A. Wilk serves small and medium-sized businesses in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as well as those with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. With experience in IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, Wilk assists clients in maintaining regulatory compliance and resolving tax disputes.
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Michael Dougherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18508
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Michael Dougherty is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Dougherty offers IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation services, helping his clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.

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.