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Linda M. Lee-Honer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29420
Linda M. Lee-Honer is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in North Charleston, South Carolina, with over 10 years of experience. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning to a variety of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. She specializes in retirement account tax reporting and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely filings each year.
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David W. Hills
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
David W. Hills, a certified public accountant based in North Charleston, South Carolina, brings over 15 years of experience to his clients. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Hills also offers expertise in retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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Matthew D. Bernstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29420
Matthew D. Bernstein, a seasoned CPA, is based in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the region. With over 15 years of experience in providing Basic Accounting Services, Small Business Accounting, and Tax Compliance, Bernstein offers specialized expertise in tax planning and consulting. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with sales tax requirements, and providing guidance on financial matters.
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Patrick M. Gile
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Patrick M. Gile is a practicing certified public accountant based in North Charleston, South Carolina. With over 10 years of experience, he provides a range of services, including basic accounting services and individual and business tax services. His specialization in business tax services allows him to consult with small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, he offers retirement account tax reporting and tax planning services to help clients navigate tax complexities.
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L. B. Carson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29419
L. B. Carson, a North Charleston-based CPA, has over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. The firm specializes in tax compliance, offering services such as IRS representation, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services tailored to the needs of family-owned enterprises. Carson's expertise in small business accounting allows him to help clients navigate financial complexities and ensure tax compliance, with a focus on personalized service and attention to detail.
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Edward W. Newton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Based in North Charleston, South Carolina, Edward W. Newton is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing specialized accounting services. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, catering to diverse industries including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. A notable aspect of his practice is his representation of clients in front of the IRS, ensuring that their tax needs are met with expertise and care.
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Martin L. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Martin L. Baker, a certified public accountant, is based in North Charleston, South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience, he provides expert advice on general accounting and advisory services, ensuring businesses maintain accurate financial records. Martin specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also helps small and medium-sized businesses comply with sales tax regulations, staying up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.
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Terry E. Hundley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Terry E. Hundley is a certified public accountant based in North Charleston, South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services, he specializes in meeting the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. He offers expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, including payroll processing and compliance, and retirement account tax reporting.
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Elizabeth W. Richardson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Elizabeth W. Richardson is a certified public accountant based in North Charleston, South Carolina, with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the region. Her services include IRS representation, tax planning and consulting, and financial planning, drawing on her expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. Richardson's extensive experience and specialization in her field make her a valuable resource for individuals and businesses seeking expert financial guidance and tax compliance in South Carolina and beyond.
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Paul A. Evangelist
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, Paul A. Evangelist is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance enables clients to navigate complex financial situations with confidence. Paul offers sales tax compliance services to help businesses stay compliant with local and state regulations, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

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.