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When it comes to growing your accounting firm here in Pennsylvania, nothing tops direct referrals... Continue Reading

EBITDA, the acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is easily calculated... Continue Reading

Pennsylvania accountants and CPAs will have a lot of economic markers to watch during 2024 to help their clients, especially small- and medium-sized businesses, continue to grow. Continue Reading

Pennsylvanians who invest in real estate, whether for a personal residence, rental property, or investment, need the help of a CPA to navigate the complex tax issues... Continue Reading

About a quarter of all taxpayers wait until the last two weeks before Tax Day to begin to prepare their tax returns. This can translate into a tremendous headache for Pennsylvania tax accountants and CPAs. To prevent a sudden rush of clients at the end of tax season, proactively reach out to... Continue Reading

If you are trying to grow your business here in Pennsylvania, your accountant is an invaluable partner. Your experienced, licensed accountant or CPA can assist in a multitude of ways, all of which will put your company on sound financial footing to grow successfully into the future. Continue Reading

Accountants in PA and throughout the United States are often targeted by hackers for the sensitive client data they possess. Data protection and cybersecurity are not optional. A data breach can not only harm your clients, it can harm your reputation and cost you financially through lawsuits, loss... Continue Reading

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being explored for the ways it can support accountants and CPAs in providing services for their clients. However, AI is also being used by individuals and businesses, who might then mistakenly think they don’t need an accountant. Pennsylvania’s financial professionals Continue Reading

Tax accountants who prepare federal tax returns have been required since 2010 to submit most returns electronically, including those completed for individuals, trusts, and estates. At PSTAP, we encourage PA accountants, CPAs, and tax preparers to use all the online opportunities the IRS offers in... Continue Reading

While individuals with high incomes can be found throughout PA, tax accountants practicing around Pennsylvania’s major cities—Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Harrisburg—are likely to have some high-income clients. These regions, especially in the southeast, have per-capita incomes... Continue Reading

Pennsylvania has one of the oldest populations among the states; as of 2020, PA ranked number 9 in the nation, with 19.1% of its population over 65. Given these statistics, it is important for every CPA or accountant in Pennsylvania to be familiar with key issues regarding elder care and estate... Continue Reading

Pennsylvania is friendly to small businesses and entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs need accountants to help them navigate their financial records and avoid financial mistakes that can doom their companies. As an accounting, tax, and financial expert, you are in the position to educate your... Continue Reading