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Showing 11 to 16 of 16 CPAs in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
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Laura M. Kerstetter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Laura M. Kerstetter is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Kerstetter's expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, addressing tax planning needs, and offering tailored financial advice.
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George F. Amerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Practicing in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, George F. Amerman provides accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements.
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Bruce J. Amerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Bruce J. Amerman provides general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience, Amerman specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, helping clients navigate financial complexities and regulatory requirements. A notable aspect of Amerman's practice is his experience representing clients in IRS matters, providing support and guidance throughout the audit process.
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Jamie L. Leppert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Focused on providing accurate and reliable financial guidance, Jamie L. Leppert, CPA, has been serving the accounting needs of individuals and businesses in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. With over 12 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, she offers specialized expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Her professional services include IRS representation, financial statement preparation, and tax planning, as well as assistance with various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Scott F. Frost
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Scott F. Frost is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, making him well-equipped to handle the unique needs of his diverse client base. Frost offers specialized services in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, ensuring that his clients are compliant with all relevant regulations and can navigate complex tax issues with confidence. With a strong understanding of the local business landscape, Frost serves clients in the Susquehanna Valley region, providing personalized support to individuals, families, and small business owners.
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Michael S. Chiarkas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
Michael S. Chiarkas is a certified public accountant based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, bringing over 15 years of expertise to his clients. With a strong background in individual and small business accounting, he serves various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. He provides specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax services, and IRS representation, particularly focusing on sales tax compliance to ensure clients are in compliance with relevant tax laws.

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.