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Showing 81 to 85 of 85 CPAs in State College, Pennsylvania
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Jeffrey B. Pogue
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey B. Pogue has over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing expert services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, ensuring that clients maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Pogue's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and identify opportunities for optimization.
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Edward E. Washell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Edward E. Washell is a State College, Pennsylvania-based certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in tax preparation and financial analysis. With over [Number of Years] years of experience in accounting and taxation, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He prepares retirement account tax reports and individual and business tax returns, catering to family-owned enterprises and other business clients in the local area.
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Robert A. Costa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Robert A. Costa is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in State College, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as IRS representation, allowing him to address a range of client needs. Costa's specialization in tax compliance and business tax services enables him to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Karen L. Rohde
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Karen L. Rohde is a certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania. With over a decade of experience in the field, she provides comprehensive financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, payroll processing, and tax compliance, with a focus on individual tax services and basic accounting services. As a seasoned practitioner, Rohde stays up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations, ensuring her clients receive accurate and reliable financial support.
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John E. Steimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, John E. Steimer is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services. His expertise encompasses a range of areas, including tax planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance for businesses of various structures. Specifically, Steimer specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for individuals, families, and S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.