Accountants & Advisors for Entrepreneurial Minds

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The Difference Between Accounting & Advising

Entrepreneurs are people who turn ideas into action. They have a way of thinking that values self-reliance and strives for distinction through excellence. The kind of thinking that is the difference between business as usual and unusually good business. At Lear & Pannepacker, we think that way on behalf of our clients. That is because our approach is both personalized and strategic—it’s the difference between accounting and advising—solving today’s tax planning challenges with modern solutions, while keeping our eye focused on meeting your long-term goals. We are proud to provide the highest quality professional accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and tax planning for businesses, personal finances, or not-for-profit organizations.

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4.9

Based on 304 reviews

Lear & Pannepacker, LLP

4.9

william livingston

15:45 27 Mar 23

Carol A. Dwyer

02:27 27 Mar 23

Very confident in their professional expertise and commitment to getting things right for me and my family for three generations.

Steve Burby

23:31 26 Mar 23

Lear and Pannepacker is a terrific firm. They have been doing our taxes for years. Nathan is the second generation of accountants we have used, and he does an outstanding job for us.

Zuzu Levey

22:35 23 Mar 23

My taxes were completed in record time so I was very pleased with the firms efficiency. Excellent customer service.

Audrey Pancoe

19:00 20 Mar 23

Lear and Pannepacker were easy to work with a quite efficient. I’d recommend than anytime!

William Dunn

16:53 18 Mar 23

Very knowledgeable and professional

B J

21:04 17 Mar 23

Excellent and friendly service! Fast work too. Found some valuable deduction options a prior accountant had missed too. A+

Bill Douglas

01:24 15 Mar 23

Lear & Pannepacker prepared my 2022 tax return quickly. I got a refund this year and am very satisfied.

Alex Kainer

13:01 21 Feb 23

Great service and expertise. They make taxes and accounting very simple for a small business owner. Highly Recommend.

Eva Giloi

18:00 19 Feb 23

For over twenty years, I have been going to Lear & Pannepacker both for my personal taxes and a range of family trust tax filings, and I’ve had an exceptionally positive experience with them. The company is extremely professional, helpful, reliable, vigilant, and supportive. Karen Doo, with whom I’ve been working for much of that time, deserves to be singled out in particular: she is absolutely brilliant. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for my tax filing needs.

Glen Freedman

16:22 18 Feb 23

Very professional accounting services for both business and personal. Timely follow up and reporting. Superior advising with reference to all financial and tax matters. Ask for Mark S. in Newtown, PA office.

Rich Goldman

15:58 17 Feb 23

Strong expertise; always responsive and helpful; reasonable fees.

Paul Sonstein

17:54 16 Feb 23

No experience yet. Mark Shavell is my accountant. He is new to your firm. He is a great addition.

Gavin Black

18:40 14 Feb 23

It's impossible to say enough good things about L&P. Everything there is wonderful: the actual content of the work that they do, the friendliness and everything about the overall atmosphere. I am very lucky to get to work with them. (I should add that I am a very small-scale customer for any accountant, and they never remotely make me feel that. I always have the feeling of being treated like the most important thing on their schedule that day - but not through fawning or anything artificial, just by their doing a great job in a friendly, relaxed, and prompt way.)

Evelyn Kay

19:56 13 Feb 23

Prompt, friendly service.

Admin Director

18:23 12 Feb 23

They are great. Have been with Joe for many many years!

Connie Razza

17:39 08 Feb 23

If you want clarity, this is THE place to go. Dennis is knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive!

Janeen Ferraro

16:37 03 Feb 23

Great Firm......I have been a client for years and everyone is knowlegeable, helpful and very efficient. Highly Recommended

Andrea Kaye

03:18 02 Feb 23

Have worked with Lear & Pannepacker for many years. Always dependable and professional.

Bradford Powers

15:22 01 Feb 23

My family had been using Lear And Pannepacker for many years for tax preparation and guidance. They are super professional and quick to respond on their end. We have had complex issues that they handled with focus and confidence. I have full confidence in their work and regardless if you need one time assistance or, better yet, a team to develop a life long professional relationship with - Lear & Pannepacker is a great choice!!!

Denver Brouet

14:25 28 Jan 23

Maurice Gell

01:17 28 Jan 23

Our many years experience with Lear & Pannepacker have been first rate. Scot Pannepacker is knowledgeable, professional and very responsive.

Jacqueline Baptiste

10:14 27 Jan 23

For years, the professionals at Lear & Pannepacker have provided me with excellent service.

Richard Peters

23:53 25 Jan 23

L&PI’m an old client. Feels odd to say that, but at fifty two, I’ve been through the predecessor to now. My experience through the transition has been seamless. L&P has been a trusted firm and at more times than not, an understanding and patient friend.I feel very grateful to have them on both fronts.Best, Richard Peters

Mike Merola

20:12 25 Jan 23

Nathan Semmel Is Fantastic He takes Great Care Of Me And My Wife His father had that roll and when he passed away I had Nathan take over He is absolutely outstanding! The Whole Staff of this company are excellent!

Michael Lipkowitz

18:08 25 Jan 23

Timely preparation. Excellent tax advice when needed. Error-free final tax forms. Highly recommend this group.

Michael Strycharz

21:46 24 Jan 23

I have been going to Joe Marcuccu for over 30 years. I knew him as a young pup when he was on Chambers Street in Trenton. His service is impeccable as I am usualy an April 12th guy to call him. Joe and Courtney never let me down. Thanks

Lois Ernst

18:19 24 Jan 23

Great company! They have done a great job with my taxes

Miguel Pitarch

07:30 24 Jan 23

Leaer & Pannepacker, LLP provide excellent tax management service. Since I live abroad, they provide me with the flexibility I need to manage whatever emerging issues remotely. Their professional support and business experience is of a high quality.

Frank A

20:15 23 Jan 23

The firm is very responsive to their clients and very knowledgeable about cross border income tax.

diane pruitt

17:19 23 Jan 23

Everyone I’ve dealt with is knowledgeable, timely, and a pleasure to work with!

Eric Semmel

16:48 23 Jan 23

No one takes better care of us!!! Nathan Semmel is the best!

Nathan Semmel

16:38 23 Jan 23

Extremely pleased with L&P's service these past few years. Nate treats me like family. Highly recommend!

Diane Becza

23:29 21 Jan 23

So professional always answer all my questions promptly.

Esma Pasic-Filipovic

03:39 21 Jan 23

If you would like to get the clarity, this is the only place to go. Mike L. and Thomas S. are knowledgeable, helpful, responsive, will always get back to you quickly and give you the time if you need it. Professional, fast and reliable. Could not be happier. This is the only place to go to.

Patrick Farrell

11:50 19 Jan 23

I have had the privilege to work with this firm for close to 20 years. Eric and his team are the upmost professionals that truly care about their client's business and success. The firm is made up of really good people.

Michael Ross

03:30 19 Jan 23

I've worked with a lot of accounting firms and this one provides the best individualized service. They are strong advocates in terms of minimizing tax obligations to the full extent of the IRS code. Highly recommended.

Cheryl DiLouie

01:17 19 Jan 23

Paul Gotzman

18:14 18 Jan 23

Rosa Prigmore

23:04 17 Jan 23

Mark Shavell has been my accountant for over 30 years. I look forward to a long relationship with Lear and Pannepacker with this merger.

James Ritchie

13:21 17 Jan 23

This boutique practice stands out amongst its peers because of its combination of hands on client service, broad skill set, efficiency and attention to detail. I feel valued whenever I contact them. Highly recommend!

Veronica Fielding

16:09 16 Jan 23

We work primarily with Scot and Denise. They're smart, responsive, and provide excellent advice while ensuring they're educating me about the situations we discuss to help me optimize my decision making. Everyone I've ever interacted with at Lear & Pannepacker has been top notch, and they've been the accounting firm for my business and personal taxes for over 6 years now.

Robert Cook

18:49 15 Jan 23

Easy to work with. Got a great tax return.

Allan Jacobson

22:22 13 Jan 23

I have found Lear & Pannepacker, LLP to be responsive to my questions, and thorough and accurate in preparing my tax returns.

Stephen Pieretti

20:29 13 Jan 23

G Yee

16:55 13 Jan 23

Extremely competent and very and caring. Answers questions and responds quickly.

Aaron Heller

01:21 12 Jan 23

The staff has always been extremely helpful and trustworthy. They handle all of our accounting needs professionally. I highly recommend this firm.

Amit Bansal

01:48 07 Jan 23

Have been with firm for many years and basic tax filings are fine and they do well at it. However when things get complicated and you need further discussions and advice or meetings to reviews certain aspects of the return I was charged a surprisingly large amount for discussions over email and phone. While I paid the entire invoice, I was surprised by the lack of professionalism by the senior partner in explaining or listening. The hourly rates are fine to charge but when engaging in discussions that go from included discussion to extra charges I believe it is fair to let the client know in advance that the charges will take place and the exact hourly rate being charged which in my case neither was discussed in advance to the invoice. I believe these are the advantages of dealing with smaller practices that don't try to maximize billing over client service. Also I was going to avoid putting a review however after multiple failed requests to please stop spamming me with google review request emails I felt I had to. Hope this helps anyone in the future.

Nicole Lehrer

22:24 29 Dec 22

The team was super responsive and helpful - they explained everything and gave me tremendous peace of mind.

Ronald Aronson

00:55 21 Dec 22

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In-depth analysis of your financial statements, internal controls, and business strategies to help minimize risk and maximize growth.

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Flexible full-charge bookkeeping to maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for you and your business.

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Personalized support for your business, allowing you to maximize efficiency and reach your goals.

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Technical accounting assistance and support to keep your firm’s finance department running smoothly.

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A quality employee benefit plan audit goes deeper than the numbers and investigates the operations and controls of your plan and its compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Grow your startup into a thriving business with the help of our accounting and business advisory experts.

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Estate planning is a critical component to managing your assets during your lifetime and providing financial security for your family in the future.

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Prepare for your future with a personalized plan to suit your unique financial situation.

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Valuable investigative analysis and support in forensic accounting, matrimonial services, and litigation.

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The modern business world has companies both large and small expanding their geographic footprint and doing business both nationally and internationally.

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Fundraising, governance, compensation, lobbying, employment taxes, and auditing services to keep your organization running smoothly.

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Stay compliant on your individual and business taxes, minimize tax liability, reconcile IRS notices and state tax audits, and utilize our tax planning services.

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OUR CLIENTS

We Treat Our Clients Like Family

Since our start, the Lear & Pannepacker, LLP team has understood the value of building solid, sustainable relationships with clients based on mutual trust. We pride ourselves on our ability to combine the ethics and objectivity inherent in accounting firms with the creativity and tech-savvy know-how demanded by today’s top clients; providing modern solutions to modern problems with old-fashioned integrity.

“Our extended family has used Lear and Pannepacker for accounting and tax services for about two decades. They have helped us in a wide variety of matters from personal taxes, trusts, family partnerships, small corporations, and even foundation matters. They have always been responsive, helpful, thoughtful, and fun to work with.”

President, International Research Firm

Princeton, NJ

“I am a small business person, and Lear & Pannepacker, LLP is my CFO and financial advisor. Eric Lear has consulted for me on both my personal and business finances for over ten years. Lear & Pannepacker, LLP professionals are extremely responsive, analytical, and experienced. They provide peace of mind by competently handling your finances, allowing you to concentrate on expanding your business, it’s a perfect partnership.”

Partner, Public Affairs Company

Hamilton, NJ

“Lear & Pannepacker, LLP has represented me and my firm for a number of years. Eric, Scot and all of the employees of Lear & Pannepacker, LLP have always provided excellent accounting services in a prompt and professional manner.”

Partner, Legal Services Firm

Newtown, PA

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Accountants & Advisors for Entrepreneurial Minds

About Us

The Difference Between Accounting & Advising

Our Services

Audit & Assurance

Bookkeeping &
Support

Business Advisory

CFO Support

Employee Benefit
Plan Audits

Entrepreneurship &
Startups

Estates & Trusts

Financial & Retirement
Planning

Forensic, Litigation,
Matrimonial Support

International
Accounting

Non-Profit
Accounting

Tax Services

OUR CLIENTS

We Treat Our Clients Like Family

OUR BLOG

Updates On The Industry

Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates – Tax Brackets Explained

Tax Tips for Realtors and Real Estate Investors

Impacts of the 2023 Bonus Depreciation Phase Out

Princeton

Hamilton

Newtown

Learn more about our company.

Our History

Our Team

Community Involvement

We believe the best financial plans are dynamic. ​

Learn more about our company.

Our History

Our Team

Community Involvement

We believe the best financial plans are dynamic. ​

Accountants & Advisors for Entrepreneurial Minds

About Us

The Difference Between Accounting & Advising

Our Services

Audit & Assurance

Bookkeeping & Support

Business Advisory

CFO Support

Employee Benefit Plan Audits

Entrepreneurship &Startups

Estates & Trusts

Financial & RetirementPlanning

Forensic, Litigation,Matrimonial Support

InternationalAccounting

Non-ProfitAccounting

Tax Services

OUR CLIENTS

We Treat Our Clients Like Family

OUR BLOG

Updates On The Industry

Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates – Tax Brackets Explained

Tax Tips for Realtors and Real Estate Investors

Impacts of the 2023 Bonus Depreciation Phase Out

Princeton

Hamilton

Newtown

We believe the best financial plans are dynamic.

We believe the best financial plans are dynamic.

Bookkeeping &
Support

Employee Benefit
Plan Audits

Entrepreneurship &
Startups

Financial & Retirement
Planning

Forensic, Litigation,
Matrimonial Support

International
Accounting

Non-Profit
Accounting