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Tracy H. Shingleton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lumberport, West Virginia 26386
Based in Lumberport, West Virginia, Tracy H. Shingleton provides accounting and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses. With over [number of years] years of experience, Shingleton offers expertise in general accounting and advisory, as well as retirement account tax reporting and financial planning. Shingleton's specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning enable businesses and individuals to effectively manage their financial health and make informed decisions.
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Dana Goodwin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lumberport, West Virginia 26386
Dana Goodwin is a certified public accountant in Lumberport, West Virginia, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services. Serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, her expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Goodwin's specialized services include IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, allowing clients to navigate complex tax and financial issues with confidence.

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.