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Heather Hylton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Heather Hylton, a certified public accountant, is based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 5 years of experience, Ms. Hylton specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for her clients. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, making her a valuable resource for business owners and taxpayers in the region.
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Carla F. Lokant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Carla F. Lokant is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. Lokant provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as representation in cases involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She has extensive experience working with small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families.
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Jessica Chandler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Jessica Chandler is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving individuals, families, and small businesses. Her expertise encompasses a range of services, including payroll processing and compliance, general accounting and advisory, ensuring clients stay on top of financial obligations. With specialization in small business accounting and tax compliance, Jessica provides tailored guidance to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes.
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Margaret A. Coleman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Located in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Margaret A. Coleman provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the region. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial matters with expertise. Her professional services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations accurately and efficiently.
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Damita Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Damita Johnson provides comprehensive accounting services to local small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, sales tax compliance, and financial planning. Her expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning enables her to address a range of financial needs for her clients.
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Teresa F. Workman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Teresa F. Workman, a certified public accountant based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, has been providing accounting services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses since 2005. With a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, she offers expert guidance on financial planning and tax preparation. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory support, making her a versatile resource for clients navigating complex financial matters.

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.