Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted CPA Services in Pittsburgh, PA
Kathy L Hess & Associates is a Pittsburgh-based CPA firm with over 35 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting, tax strategy, and financial consulting services. Established in 1986, our mission focuses on building wealth for clients while protecting assets and minimizing tax burdens through personalized solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with strategic planning to address individual and business needs across diverse industries. We specialize in tax compliance, audit support, business incorporation guidance, and industry-specific financial advisory services. With a commitment to ongoing education and client relationships built on trust, we deliver actionable insights that enhance profitability and long-term financial success.Our services cater to small businesses, dental practices, franchises, and manufacturing entities throughout the Pittsburgh region. As a sole practitioner firm, we prioritize one-on-one client interactions to develop tailored strategies that align with personal and professional goals. Our credentials include CPA certification, valuation analysis expertise, and securities licensing, ensuring multidisciplinary support for complex financial scenarios. Through regular lectures and media appearances, we maintain visibility as thought leaders in tax and wealth management. Clients benefit from our proactive approach to navigating regulatory challenges while maximizing financial opportunities.
Services
Tax Preparation
Business Incorporation
Financial Consulting
Audit Support
Bookkeeping Services
Tax Planning
Entity Selection
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of CPA experience in tax and financial strategy
- Our team provides personalized asset protection and wealth-building solutions
- Specialized expertise in business incorporation and entity selection
- Certified professionals with multidisciplinary financial credentials
- Proven track record serving Pittsburgh's small businesses since 1986
Services
Tax Preparation
Comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses, including federal and state filings. Our team ensures compliance while identifying deductions to minimize liabilities. We handle complex returns for high-net-worth individuals and specialized industries.
Business Incorporation
Expert guidance for business formation, including LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp options. We analyze tax implications and liability protection to recommend optimal structures. Services include document preparation and ongoing compliance support.
Financial Consulting
Strategic financial advisory services integrating tax, investment, and business-building strategies. We develop customized roadmaps for asset protection and wealth growth, with ongoing coaching for long-term financial success.
Audit Support
Comprehensive audit representation and documentation support for IRS and state examinations. Our team prepares responses to inquiries and negotiates resolutions while maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
Bookkeeping Services
Accurate financial record-keeping and reporting services using QuickBooks and other platforms. We manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation to ensure business financial clarity.
People
Kathy L. Hess
Certified Public Accountant
Kathy L. Hess is a CPA with 30+ years of experience in tax strategy and financial planning. She founded her Pittsburgh firm in 1986 after working at Price Waterhouse. Certified in valuation analysis and securities, she specializes in helping clients achieve financial freedom through strategic planning.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full-service accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, business incorporation guidance, and financial consulting tailored to small businesses and individuals.
Do you specialize in any industries?
Yes, we serve dental practices, franchises, manufacturing businesses, and other small enterprises with industry-specific financial advisory services.
How long have you been in business?
Our Pittsburgh CPA firm has provided accounting and tax services since 1986, with over 35 years of combined experience.
What makes your firm different?
We combine technical expertise with personalized service, offering multidisciplinary solutions from a CPA with securities licensing and valuation analysis certification.
Reviews (4)
Elaine McDermott
Jun 04, 2022
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Kathy and her team were absolutely invaluable in helping my business get off of the ground and made the first year of taxes a relative breeze! Thank you Team!
Nick Kalpakis
Jun 02, 2022
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Tax season is always less stressful having this team around. Always quick responses and they always go out of their way to make sure you're taken care of!
Thomas Cummings
Apr 10, 2022
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We have used Kathy Hess & Associates for our tax returns for many years and have always been extremely satisfied with the quality of the work, the professionalism and responsiveness of Kathy and her staff and our overall experience.
Alexandra Clark
Nov 19, 2021
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Kathy and her team are fantastic. They helped us with a very sensitive situation and were extremely responsive and helpful at every turn. You will not go wrong with this team! If we have any further tax needs we know exactly where to go.
