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Abstract:   Many collectibles are more sought after, and more valuable, than ever. But that value has tax consequences when collectibles are sold at a profit, donated to charity or transferred to the next generation. This article explains those tax consequences and some […]

“It’s been a busy six months at Hall, Kistler Company. As we come off our 75-year celebration, we continue to grow and keep our commitment to the community”. –Managing Partner, Karen Brenneman, CPA, MT.  Karen Brenneman, CPA, MT, was recently […]

Karen Brenneman, CPA, MT, and managing partner of Hall Kistler & Company LLP, has been elected to serve as Americas Regional Chair of BKR International, a global association of 165 independent accounting and business advisory firms.   “I am excited […]

Hall, Kistler & Company was recently honored in Cleveland at the inaugural Smart Business Longevity Awards luncheon.    “Success requires more than simply a good idea; it means having moxie, a belief in innovation, a willingness to adapt, and the […]

Hall, Kistler & Company has promoted Sandra Orcutt to supervisor and Alex Ferrara senior accountant.  Michael Grafton and Alexandra Smith recently joined the firm as staff accountants and Sarah Syrstad and Kelley Auvil have completed their QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks […]

Hall, Kistler stays committed to the community….Managing Partner, Karen Brenneman is tapped to be part of the steering committee that will help manage Canton’s comprehensive plan. Click link below for complete article. http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20160601/cantons-first-comprehensive-planning-group-picked

Congratulations to our own Administrative Professional, Mary Jo Gowins-Scott! She recently earned a bookkeeping certificate from Stark State College of Technology. Mary Jo has served as an administrative professional for the firm since 1982 and now will have additional responsibilities […]

HK is excited to announce that Supervisor, Seth Turner, CVA, will serve as the 2016 chairman of ystark!’s executive committee. Seth joined ystark! three years ago and immediately became engaged in a full range of activities and quickly became the […]

Karen Brenneman, Managing Partner at Hall, Kistler & Company had an opportunity to speak at the BKR International Worldwide Meeting in Paris, France in November. She, along with Alain Forestier, a partner with Exponens, Paris, France and David Ross a […]

A recent U.S. Tax Court decision drives home the important point that current deductions aren’t allowed for most expenses incurred while a new business is still in the start-up phase. Other decisions have dealt with the same issue in recent […]

  Paula is the new smiling face behind the HK front desk! Paula comes to us with over ten years of experience as a paraprofessional and former business owner. In addition to welcoming our clients, Paula will also assist in […]

The S corporation is a popular business structure that's available only to privately held businesses. In fact, approximately 44 percent of small employer firms -- generally defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees -- have elected to operate as […]