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Antonio L. Que
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254
Based in Shippenville, Pennsylvania, Antonio L. Que brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients, offering specialized services in Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Tax Compliance. Through his expertise in Tax Planning & Consulting, Payroll Processing & Compliance, and various business structures (S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs), he serves small and medium-sized businesses and provides guidance on tax planning and financial management. With a strong focus on Tax Compliance, Que helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring they meet their tax obligations and minimize potential liabilities.
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Walter C. Shattenberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254
Walter C. Shattenberg, a certified public accountant (CPA), has been serving clients in Shippenville, Pennsylvania, for over two decades. His practice focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as reporting tax obligations for retirement accounts, to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and family-owned enterprises. With specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Mr. Shattenberg offers tax planning for family-owned businesses and helps ensure compliance with tax regulations affecting these operations.
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Mark W. Angel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254
Mark W. Angel is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Shippenville, Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on providing financial planning, basic accounting services, individual tax services, and representation before the IRS to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Angel is particularly skilled in preparing and reviewing returns for retirement accounts, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and minimizing potential penalties. Residents of Clarion County and surrounding areas can rely on Mark W. Angel for expert guidance on complex tax matters.

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.