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Christine R. Zynel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Christine R. Zynel is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures and individuals. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to the diverse needs of S-corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and families. She specializes in general accounting and advisory services, including payroll processing and compliance, to help business owners navigate financial complexities and ensure regulatory compliance.
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John P. Sosinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
John P. Sosinski is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving clients in various capacities. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Notably, he provides IRS representation services and assists clients with retirement account tax reporting, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Joan P. Metcalf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Joan P. Metcalf is a certified public accountant (CPA) with a strong background in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. With over 12 years of experience serving clients in Pennsylvania, Metcalf offers specialized services in tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for businesses looking to navigate complex financial regulations.
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Diane B. Haddle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Diane B. Haddle provides expert accounting services to businesses across various industries. With over 20 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. Her services include sales tax compliance, tailored to meet the needs of corporations, S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and entrepreneurs and startups seeking to optimize their financial management.
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Lori A. Shonk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Lori A. Shonk is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax preparation for individual and business clients, encompassing various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Shonk's services also include retirement account tax reporting and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and stay compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Joseph C. Mangan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Joseph C. Mangan provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over a decade of experience, Joseph specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. As a certified public accountant, Joseph offers tax planning and consulting, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to support business growth and stability.
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David J. Shiskowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, David J. Shiskowski is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory work for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. David specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to his clients. With a strong focus on tax preparation, compliance, and planning, David helps his clients navigate complex financial matters and make informed decisions about their businesses.
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Cynthia J. Chisarick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
Cynthia J. Chisarick is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, she prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring accurate and timely filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, Chisarick provides sales tax compliance services, helping businesses navigate tax obligations and avoid potential penalties. With a strong background in tax preparation and planning, Chisarick delivers expert guidance and support to her clients, helping them make informed financial decisions.
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Edward M. Tomaszewski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Edward M. Tomaszewski is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in taxation and financial planning. Educated and trained in the field of accounting, Mr. Tomaszewski provides specialized services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs), as well as family-owned enterprises. With a focus on tax planning and consulting, he assists clients in navigating IRS regulations, including representation during audits and examinations. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to ensure clients meet their financial goals and regulatory requirements.
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Daniel C. Hodakowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18706
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Daniel C. Hodakowski is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, serving a diverse range of clients from small and medium-sized businesses to entrepreneurs and startups. Specific services offered by Hodakowski include payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely tax filings. With a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, Hodakowski provides expert guidance on complex financial 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.