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James Poling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26501
Morgantown-based James Poling has been providing accounting services to individuals and businesses since 2005. With a focus on tax compliance and financial planning, he specializes in basic accounting services for various clients, including small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. His expertise in payroll processing and compliance also supports business owners in maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date with changing regulatory requirements.
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John L. Shaheen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25302
Based in Charleston, West Virginia, John L. Shaheen provides expert accounting services to clients in the region. With over 15 years of experience, his practice focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation for individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. As a specialist in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Shaheen helps his clients navigate complex financial matters and ensure compliance with tax laws.
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H. Mcneil
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25314
H. Mcneil is a certified public accountant based in Charleston, West Virginia, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to small business owners. The CPA specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, and is well-versed in tax planning and consulting. With expertise in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, Mcneil represents clients in front of the IRS, helping resolve tax disputes and ensure compliance.
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Chad Leport
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25304
Located in Charleston, West Virginia, Chad Leport is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting advice to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, offering a comprehensive range of support for clients' financial needs. Leport stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations, ensuring accurate sales tax compliance for his clients. With a focus on building strong client relationships and providing personalized service, Chad Leport delivers tailored accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of each client he serves.
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Dennis R. Hicks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Dennis R. Hicks, a certified public accountant based in Charleston, West Virginia, brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and stay compliant with tax regulations. Notably, Hicks specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses meet their obligations and avoid costly penalties.
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Sheila Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Charleston-based CPA Sheila Miller offers specialized accounting services to meet the diverse needs of her clients. With over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services, Miller's expertise spans basic accounting, business tax, and individual tax services, making her a sought-after professional for family-owned enterprises and individuals. Notably, Sheila Miller provides tailored sales tax compliance guidance, ensuring her clients are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Thomas Weyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripley, West Virginia 25271
Thomas Weyer is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families in Ripley, West Virginia. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping clients achieve their financial goals through informed decision-making. Thomas's expertise in tax planning and consulting, particularly in retirement account tax reporting, assists clients in navigating complex tax regulations and minimizing their tax liabilities.
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Kimberly Runion
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Point Pleasant, West Virginia 25550
Kimberly Runion is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Her practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to individuals and family-owned enterprises. She also offers tax planning and consulting services, including representation before the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of her clients.
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Quentin C. Daugherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
Quentin C. Daugherty, a certified public accountant based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, offers specialized accounting services tailored to individuals and family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in tax compliance and planning, he provides guidance on tax planning and consulting services, ensuring his clients' financial well-being. Daugherty's expertise in basic accounting services and individual tax services enables him to effectively handle a wide range of financial needs, including retirement account tax reporting. He maintains a strong focus on the specific needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals, ensuring personalized service and tailored solutions.
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Dale Wise
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Dale Wise is a certified public accountant based in Charleston, West Virginia, with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to small businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Wise assists clients with a range of needs, from financial statement preparation to tax planning and consulting. His expertise extends to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, offering tailored advice and guidance to suit each client's unique situation.

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.