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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 CPAs in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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Kenneth Hewett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Kenneth Hewett, a certified public accountant, practices in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, providing general accounting and advisory services to clients across West Virginia. With over 10 years of experience, Hewett specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. One notable aspect of Hewett's practice is his expertise in payroll processing and compliance, utilizing his knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of tax law and maintain accurate payroll records.
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Matthew Close
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Matthew Close is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs based in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to entrepreneurs and startups with diverse financial needs. Matthew's services also include sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that his clients remain in compliance with tax regulations and laws.
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Bradley Close
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Based in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, Bradley Close, a certified public accountant, provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience, his expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Bradley specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, offering personalized guidance tailored to his clients' needs.
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Matthew T. Close
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Matthew T. Close is a certified public accountant based in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. He specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, assisting clients in meeting their financial goals and navigating complex tax regulations. With expertise in serving S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Close offers personalized guidance and support to help entrepreneurs and business owners make informed financial decisions.
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Thomas Close
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Practicing in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, Thomas Close has provided accounting services to clients in the region for over 15 years. His expertise encompasses tax planning and consulting, payroll processing, as well as individual and small business accounting. With a focus on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Close helps individuals and family-owned enterprises navigate their financial needs.

West Virginia's CPA community serves a small, mountainous state with traditional industries facing economic transitions. The West Virginia 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: West Virginia has graduated individual income tax up to 5.12% and graduated corporate tax up to 6.5%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and severance taxes on coal and natural gas extraction. The state offers various tax credits for economic development trying to attract and retain businesses. Energy industry taxation requires specialized knowledge of depletion, production taxes, and mineral rights. Cross-border issues with Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are common for businesses and residents in border areas.

Industry Specializations: Energy (coal, natural gas, declining but still significant), healthcare systems, chemical manufacturing, tourism and outdoor recreation, higher education, government services, and small manufacturing are key practice areas. CPAs often work with clients navigating economic transition, energy industry changes, and diversification efforts. The state's challenges create opportunities in business restructuring, tax credit maximization, and advisory services.

For CPA Professionals: The West Virginia Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a mountainous state creating geographic challenges. Charleston (state capital) provides the largest market, while Morgantown (university town), Huntington, and Wheeling serve regional markets. The state faces significant economic challenges with declining coal industry and out-migration, creating difficulties but also opportunities for practitioners willing to help businesses and individuals navigate transition. Very low cost of living and strong community connections appeal to lifestyle-focused practitioners. Rural areas experience CPA shortages, and the state's aging practitioner base creates succession planning opportunities for younger CPAs willing to serve Appalachian communities.