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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Saint George, South Carolina
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Michael A. Haddle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Michael A. Haddle is a certified public accountant based in Saint George, South Carolina, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, offering expertise in areas such as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. His services also include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records.
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Dayna W. Smoak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Dayna W. Smoak is a Saint George, South Carolina-based CPA with over 10 years of experience in individual and business accounting. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Serving a diverse range of clients, Dayna provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Salley C. Jarrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Based in Saint George, South Carolina, Salley C. Jarrett brings over 15 years of accounting experience to her clients. Her expertise spans the breadth of individual tax services, including basic accounting and retirement account tax reporting, as well as small business accounting for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As an IRS representative, Salley C. Jarrett assists clients with IRS representation and tax disputes, providing peace of mind for business owners and individuals alike.
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James M. Ocain
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Based in Saint George, South Carolina, James M. Ocain is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. Ocain focuses on delivering accurate and timely bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as general accounting and advisory support to help clients make informed business decisions.

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.