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Nannetta B. Hartley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
Nannetta B. Hartley is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience based in Moundsville, West Virginia. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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E. Abraham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, E. Abraham offers expertise in tax planning and consulting, ensuring that clients are well-prepared for annual tax obligations. With over years of experience in accounting and taxation, Abraham provides a range of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Abraham provides customized solutions for each client's unique situation.
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Robert Straub
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
Robert Straub is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises in Moundsville, West Virginia. He specializes in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as individual tax services and tax compliance. In addition to his core services, Robert Straub offers specialized sales tax compliance assistance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and avoid costly penalties.
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Samantha Hughes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, Samantha Hughes is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to diverse clients. Her practice focuses on offering comprehensive general accounting and advisory services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specializing in basic accounting services and tax compliance, Samantha helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulatory requirements to ensure seamless business operations and minimize tax liabilities.

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.