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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Edisto Island, South Carolina
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James A. Cook
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edisto Island, South Carolina 29438
James A. Cook, a certified public accountant, operates his practice in Edisto Island, South Carolina, serving clients in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing expert accounting, tax, and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. His practice offers general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring clients meet their financial obligations and achieve their business goals.
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Amy S. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edisto Island, South Carolina 29438
Amy S. Davis is a certified public accountant based in Edisto Island, South Carolina, with over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her professional expertise encompasses basic accounting services, including financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and business tax services. Additionally, Amy provides payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring her clients' businesses are in compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Kelli Lyman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edisto Island, South Carolina 29438
Kelli Lyman is a certified public accountant based in Edisto Island, South Carolina, with over 15 years of experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Some of her notable services include tax planning and consulting, in addition to retirement account tax reporting, which helps clients navigate complex tax regulations.
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Russell W. Sammeth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edisto Island, South Carolina 29438
Russell W. Sammeth is a certified public accountant based in Edisto Island, South Carolina, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, serving clients across various industries, including family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Sammeth's services also encompass sales tax compliance and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and comply with tax regulations.

South Carolina's growing CPA market serves an expanding population and diverse economy attracting manufacturing and retirees. The South Carolina Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: South Carolina has graduated individual income tax up to 6.5% and a flat 5% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and various business incentives for manufacturing and economic development. The state's growing retiree population creates demand for retirement income planning, Social Security taxation (partially taxable in SC), and estate planning. The coastal region's vacation rental market requires specialized transient rental tax knowledge. Cross-border issues with North Carolina are common in the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Industry Specializations: Manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, advanced materials), tourism and hospitality, real estate and vacation rentals, agriculture, healthcare, port operations and logistics (Charleston), higher education, and military-related services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in manufacturing incentive compliance, vacation rental taxation and regulations, or serving retirees with complex multi-state situations.

For CPA Professionals: The South Carolina Association of CPAs provides resources across a growing state. Major markets include the Charleston area (port, tourism, aerospace), Columbia (state capital, healthcare, university), Greenville-Spartanburg (manufacturing corridor), and Myrtle Beach (tourism). The state offers attractive coastal lifestyle, lower cost of living than many states, and continued in-migration creating expanding opportunities. The combination of traditional industries, advanced manufacturing investment (BMW, Boeing, Volvo), and coastal tourism provides diverse practice options.