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Gerald V. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Troy, Pennsylvania 16947
Gerald V. Allen, a CPA with over 25 years of experience, practices in Troy, Pennsylvania, providing expertise in basic accounting services and business tax services. His specialization in financial planning allows him to assist clients in making informed decisions about their financial resources. Notably, he offers IRS representation for clients facing audit or tax issues, providing a valuable service for those in need of skilled advocacy.
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Scott S. Rogers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Troy, Pennsylvania 16947
Based in Troy, Pennsylvania, Scott S. Rogers provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, drawing on over 10 years of experience in the field. He specializes in delivering comprehensive General Accounting & Advisory services, including basic accounting services and business tax services, as well as expert tax compliance guidance. Rogers' expertise also extends to Retirement Account Tax Reporting, ensuring that clients are in compliance with relevant tax regulations and able to navigate complex financial situations with confidence.
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Edward J. Osgood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Troy, Pennsylvania 16947
Edward J. Osgood is a certified public accountant based in Troy, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience. His practice specializes in providing comprehensive accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups, with a focus on basic accounting, business tax, and financial planning. Osgood offers additional expertise in IRS representation and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements.

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.