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Robert M. Apple
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Based in Sparta, Tennessee, Robert M. Apple is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services. His practice focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, helping them navigate financial complexities and compliance requirements. Mr. Apple specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, including sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance.
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Donald F. Greene
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Based in Sparta, Tennessee, Donald F. Greene has over 25 years of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With a focus on tax compliance and individual tax services, his expertise encompasses a range of areas, including payroll processing and IRS representation. Greene's services are tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients, offering assistance with basic accounting services, tax planning, and financial analysis.
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Anita D. Scarlett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
With over 15 years of experience serving the Sparta, Tennessee area, Anita D. Scarlett provides comprehensive accounting support to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services enables her to deliver tailored financial guidance and expertise. Notably, Anita offers sales tax compliance services to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate compliance. Her expertise spans financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and tax preparation, catering to the diverse needs of her clients.
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James M. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Located in Sparta, Tennessee, James M. Allen, CPA, provides expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, he specializes in delivering tailored accounting solutions for small businesses and individual clients. His services encompass retirement account tax reporting, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services, catering to the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families.
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Albert R. Dicus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Albert R. Dicus is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Sparta, Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in providing tailored accounting solutions to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His services include IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, as well as basic accounting services and business tax planning. As a seasoned expert in small business accounting, he helps entrepreneurs and business owners navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their goals.
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Lisa Putney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Lisa Putney is a practicing CPA in Sparta, Tennessee, with over 12 years of experience providing expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each business. Served industries include various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the local community.
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Chad S. Marcum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Chad Marcum, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is a professional with over a decade of experience serving Sparta, Tennessee, and its surrounding areas. His accounting practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Notably, Marcum offers payroll processing and compliance services, helping businesses navigate complex regulations and ensure timely payments to employees.
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Kendra Alley-Saunders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Kendra Alley-Saunders is a certified public accountant based in Sparta, Tennessee, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, making her an asset to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With expertise in Sales Tax Compliance and IRS Representation, Kendra Alley-Saunders helps clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Charles L. Haston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Based in Sparta, Tennessee, Charles L. Haston brings years of expertise to his work as a certified public accountant. With over a decade of experience in accounting and tax services, he serves clients in various capacities, including retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Haston works with small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Daniel M. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Daniel M. Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Sparta, Tennessee, with over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, which enable him to provide comprehensive support to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. Johnson is well-versed in sales tax compliance and helps clients navigate this often complex and time-consuming process with ease.

Tennessee's vibrant CPA market serves a rapidly growing no-income-tax state with diverse economy from healthcare to music. The Tennessee State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 3 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (historically taxed interest and dividends, but that was eliminated in 2021), making it highly attractive for businesses and high earners. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, business tax on net worth or property (Franchise and Excise Tax), and preserving Tennessee tax advantages. The state's favorable tax climate attracts businesses and individuals from higher-tax states, creating opportunities in entity formation, residency planning, and business relocation advisory. Multi-state issues are common as people and businesses relocate from states like California, New York, and Illinois.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and medical technology (Nashville is a major health services hub), music and entertainment (Nashville), logistics and distribution (major freight hub), automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW), tourism and hospitality, financial services, technology, and agriculture are key practice areas. Nashville CPAs often specialize in healthcare company accounting, music industry royalty taxation, or serving rapid-growth companies relocating to the state.

For CPA Professionals: The Tennessee Society of CPAs serves a rapidly expanding professional community. Nashville dominates with healthcare headquarters and music industry, Memphis focuses on logistics and distribution, Knoxville serves regional market and university community, and Chattanooga has emerged as a technology hub. The state's exceptional growth, no income tax, moderate cost of living (especially outside Nashville), and business-friendly environment create abundant opportunities. In-migration from high-tax states brings sophisticated clients needing tax planning and multi-state expertise. Competition is increasing with growth but expanding economy creates room for new entrants.