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Stephen Keplinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Stephen Keplinger, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, provides tax and accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, particularly for varied business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Keplinger's services also include retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring clients remain in compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
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Beverly L. Ryan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Beverly L. Ryan, a certified public accountant based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, has over two decades of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her specialized expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, ensuring clients' financial needs are met. Ryan's services also include payroll processing and compliance, general accounting, and advisory services to help clients navigate complex financial matters.
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William Behrens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, William Behrens is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing expert advice to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, William specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet all necessary tax and regulatory requirements.
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Shay Sachetti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, Shay Sachetti is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to a diverse range of clients, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps and partnerships. Sachetti is well-versed in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that her clients stay on top of their financial obligations. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in tax preparation and financial planning, Sachetti offers expert guidance to her clients, helping them make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals.
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Joseph S. Spatafore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Joseph S. Spatafore is a certified public accountant based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Spatafore's services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Stacie Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, Stacie Miller provides professional accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance. Stacie's expertise includes retirement account tax reporting and individual and business tax return preparation.
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Mark Ribas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Mark Ribas is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of businesses. His practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Ribas helps entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex financial regulations and ensure compliance.
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Brian Aman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, Brian Aman provides tax preparation and financial planning services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [number of years] years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial decisions. A certified public accountant (CPA) with a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, Brian offers unique services such as comprehensive retirement account tax reporting, ensuring his clients' financial information is accurately and efficiently managed.
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Julie Cava
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
Based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, Julie Cava is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting and tax services. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her core services, Julie also offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax situations and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Timothy Hunter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
With over 12 years of experience as a certified public accountant in Bridgeport, West Virginia, Timothy Hunter provides a range of accounting services tailored to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures. He specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, offering expertise in navigating complex tax regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Notably, his expertise extends to tax reporting for retirement accounts, helping his clients optimize their financial situations and meet regulatory requirements.

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.