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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.

Google Rating
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

Facebook Rating
5.0
Based on 7 reviews
Lear & Pannepacker, LLP
5.0

Salim Lone
19:41 28 Jul 19
L&P do our personal and business income tax returns.
We have never had accountants so professional, so careful, and so open and accessible. The staff is unfailingly courteous and helpful, issues that might come up are anticipated in advance, and returns being finalized can be changed at the last minute if you discover something you had overlooked.
We recommend them unreservedly.
We have never had accountants so professional, so careful, and so open and accessible. The staff is unfailingly courteous and helpful, issues that might come up are anticipated in advance, and returns being finalized can be changed at the last minute if you discover something you had overlooked.
We recommend them unreservedly.

Susan Kheel
19:58 09 Jul 19
Very prompt and professional service. Karen Doo in particular will go the extra mile to handle issues that can arise especially with State tax returns. Staff works well in coordination with my financial manager. Susan Kheel

Stanley Corngold
16:58 03 Jul 19
Excellent service at a fair price. This highly-intelligent and personable team takes a genuine interest in your tax concerns. I will return to them, very gladly.
Stanley Corngold
Stanley Corngold

Eric Barash
19:03 27 Mar 19
Taxing experiences that always go well in you Mercerville location.
Thank you for the no headache.
Thank you for the no headache.

Carol Hanson
18:45 04 Sep 18
Fast and very competent service and advice. Dennis is great! Carol Hanson

Carl G. Archer
20:09 27 Aug 18
They are and have been trusted advisors to me, my wife, and my business for many years. They are fairly priced and highly effective.


Arlene Chiara
19:26 23 Jul 18
I have always received top notch service from this
firm. Helpful with any problems that may arise. A happy
client for over 25 years.
firm. Helpful with any problems that may arise. A happy
client for over 25 years.

Elaine Miles
13:38 23 Jul 18
What a crew! I had no idea!! They make it feel so personable, and so I thought that it was a small office!

JoAnn Lovas Platt
18:30 17 Jul 18
Always very helpful and get quick responses to any questions. Would recommend to anyone!

Liz Fillo
22:59 16 Jul 18
GReat and efficient service. No complaints whatsoever. Nothing but praise or Laura Pronesti.
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Yelp Rating
5.0
Based on 3 reviews

Lear & Pannepacker
5.0

Rob W.
11:44 09 Dec 21
Completely shady organization - they charged me for asking questions and answering an email on setting up a corporate account for real estate. They never...

Jonathan M.
11:42 04 Jan 21
We started using Lear & Pannepacker for our new RIA office and have been very happy with how they have handled everything. We have had a very good...

Richard W.
15:24 26 Sep 20
I have engaged the expert services of Lear & Pannepacker for a number of years now and I have had no complaints to make. Expert service, knowledgeable Tax...

Chris K.
14:00 12 Mar 17
As with many others, filing taxes can be a daunting task. I am very happy with the service and ease of mind they provided for me during such hectic time. My...

William K.
08:39 13 Feb 17
After doing my taxes through Lear & Pannepacker, I can't imagine ever going back to using a free online service. Their level of knowledge and customer...

Maricruz D.
12:35 16 Aug 15
I'm a bit younger and newer to the work force, so I wasn't really sure with how to go about doing my taxes etc... I knew I needed some help and didn't feel...
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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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