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Christopher R. Cade
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Christopher R. Cade is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as preparing individual and business tax returns, which helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. With a focus on small business accounting and financial planning, he caters to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His comprehensive approach to accounting and tax services enables clients to make informed financial decisions and achieve their long-term goals.
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Joseph M. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705
Joseph M. Murphy is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services enables him to offer tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of his clients. Notably, he provides expert retirement account tax reporting services, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax compliance for their retirement plans.
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Robert J. Stavish
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Robert J. Stavish has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for various clients. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Stavish serves family-owned enterprises and other small business owners.
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Michele S. Madrak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Michele S. Madrak is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Business Tax Services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her services include tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory functions.
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Kristin A. Gattuso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Kristin A. Gattuso is a licensed certified public accountant serving clients in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise lies in providing Basic Accounting Services, ensuring accurate Tax Compliance, and offering individualized Tax Planning & Consulting to meet clients' specific needs. Specializing in serving Entrepreneurs and Startups, Individuals and Families, Gattuso's services also include expert Retirement Account Tax Reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax situations with confidence.
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Joseph Sakelaridos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18703
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Joseph Sakelaridos supports various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with his expertise in small business accounting. With over 10 years of experience in individual tax services, business tax return preparation, and payroll processing, Sakelaridos offers a range of accounting services to meet the diverse needs of his clients. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting enables him to cater to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses in the area.
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Gary E. Gardner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Gary E. Gardner has been providing expert accounting services for over 20 years. With a focus on tax compliance and small business accounting, Mr. Gardner helps family-owned enterprises and individuals navigate complex financial regulations. Specializing in IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, he ensures accurate and timely submissions, minimizing the risk of penalties and fines.
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Chester M. Bartkowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Chester M. Bartkowski is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting, serving the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Bartkowski stays up-to-date with the latest requirements for sales tax compliance and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring his clients remain in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Bartkowski's accounting practice is well-positioned to serve the local business community.
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Robert Lussi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Robert Lussi provides tax and accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and assists clients with payroll processing and compliance.
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Paul J. Gleva
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Paul J. Gleva has provided accounting services to residents of the area for over 20 years. His practice focuses on delivering tailored solutions for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Gleva specializes in tax compliance, basic accounting services, and financial planning, with expertise in representing clients before the IRS and preparing tax returns for retirement accounts.

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.