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Edward L. Schmitt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Edward L. Schmitt is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, he provides sales tax compliance and IRS representation services to clients across various industries. A certified public accountant (CPA) since [graduation year], Schmitt holds a [degree] in accounting from [university name] and is licensed to practice in the state of West Virginia.
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Rebekah R. Mckee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Rebekah R. Mckee is a certified public accountant based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise lies in individual and business tax return preparation, focusing on accurate and timely submissions to meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, Ms. Mckee offers sales tax compliance services to ensure businesses in West Virginia are meeting their state tax obligations. With a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Ms. Mckee provides tailored guidance to help clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Raymond R. Veon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Raymond R. Veon is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in general accounting and advisory services. With over 15 years of specialized expertise in basic accounting services and individual tax services, he serves a diverse range of clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Raymond R. Veon also provides expert financial planning guidance to his clients, helping them make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Leigh H. Trischler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Leigh H. Trischler has been a practicing CPA for over 20 years, providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her expertise lies in tax compliance and small business accounting, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs and startups navigate financial complexities. Leigh offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that individuals, families, and small businesses stay in compliance with tax regulations.
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Paul J. Mooney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Paul J. Mooney is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, including tax compliance and basic accounting services for small businesses. Mooney also represents clients in front of the IRS, handling complex tax matters and disputes. He serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Phillips K. Mccluskey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Phillips K. Mccluskey is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving a diverse range of clients. His expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Phillips K. Mccluskey assists Various Business Structures (S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs) and Family-Owned Enterprises navigate financial complexities. His dedication to staying up-to-date on tax code changes enables him to provide informed guidance to his clients.

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.