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 259 reviews

Lear & Pannepacker, LLP

4.9

Amanda Marie Newman

16:11 30 Nov 22

Great Management, team, service and very professional!! Always delivering the best client support around

Jeffrey Hemingway

21:13 22 Nov 22

The service was excellent but the price was too high.

Clare Hopkins

17:37 21 Nov 22

CRAIG GARTNER

17:12 20 Nov 22

My first meeting was very engaging, relaxed and in a very nice setting. Laura Pronesti is a great listener with solid command of financials and I expect to have an excellent working relationship going forward!

Brian Zack

22:10 19 Nov 22

I have been very impressed with the knowledge, friendliness, helpfulness, and efficiency of pretty much everyone I (as well as my brother-in-law, John A.) have dealt with for tax preparation at Lear & Pannepacker for a number of years. Definitely highly recommended.

John Tucker

17:03 19 Nov 22

My family has benefited from L&P's professional services for over 30 years. We especially appreciate their caring, hands-on professionalism. They have never wavered from putting the client first, and we admire the pro bono services L&P provides to our community' non-profit groups.

Yujie Zhu (Evelyn)

15:24 19 Nov 22

I contacted L&P earlier this year for a personal tax question. They responded promptly and gave me some great and professional advice. So I decided to move forward with L&P to file my family tax this year. So far they've been nothing but patient, responsible and professional. I highly recommend contacting L&P if you have any tax-related questions.

margaret fisher

02:04 16 Nov 22

I have always been treated wonderfully by the firm. They are very prompt and keep me informed of tax changes. Denis answers me immediately and always gets the job done. Most importantly we have become friends over the many years.

Warham Martin

23:27 15 Nov 22

Having L & P prepare my taxes has been a calm, efficient, and financially responsible experience for me, for years now.

D B

19:21 02 Nov 22

Joe M has been doing my taxes for years. Top shelf.

Eric Broadway

00:38 02 Nov 22

Lear and Pannepacker, L.L.P. has been my personal and business accountant for more than 25 years and I am completely satisfied with their services. I recommend them to all my clients.

Ivan Lendvai

15:57 01 Nov 22

We have been working with Lear and Pannepacker for five years.Their work is all the time correct, helpful punctual and cordial.In these years our tax return never was stressful Ivan Lendvai

Marvin Preston

15:21 01 Nov 22

The team at Lear & Pannepacker got my business and personal tax filings done and submitted, despite my lateness in submitting the data!

David Brown

23:06 30 Oct 22

Fred Kinch

23:12 28 Oct 22

L&P has been instrumental to the success and profitability of our business from day one. We turn to them at every juncture for their sage advice and counsel. We couldn’t do it without them!

Lee Neuwirth

20:59 28 Oct 22

They do an excellent job of preparing my yearly Tax returns. They are not cheap, as my returns are complicated, but they are fast, accurate and friendly. I recommend them without reservation!

David Stickland

14:54 28 Oct 22

Very responsive, very precise

John Kelsey

16:43 27 Oct 22

L&P has been doing my taxes since 1980 and my company's taxes since my wife and I started the business in 1985. They are fast, accurate and I have never had a problem that they couldn't resolve within a few days. Most importantly, they answer questions and save me money by making suggestions that I had never considered. They did such a good job with my company's complicated tax issues that I chose to stay with them after I sold my business---an activity where they were invaluable advisors.

John Rutan

16:05 26 Oct 22

Great experience,professionals choice!Thanks again....

Admin Director

11:06 25 Oct 22

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

Johnnyr Rutan

17:48 20 Oct 22

Professional choice and appreciated all communications very satisfied.thanksJohnnyR

Kyle White

17:39 20 Oct 22

Altho they were very fast, I believe i was charges a truly excessive amount for filing my mothers tax returns from after when she passed.

Ben Carlos Thypin

17:28 20 Oct 22

Gregg Weinglass

12:19 09 Oct 22

Jay Lesser and the team at Lear are the best!

Joanna Storrar

22:02 06 Oct 22

We have been very glad that our financial advisor recommended Lear & Pannepacker to handle our tax returns and other tax-related matters. Dennis Kilfeather, the partner we work with, is extremely knowledgeable and very supportive. He took the time to understand our circumstances and needs, and we have enormous confidence in his advice. We recommend him and the firm very highly.

Jim McCulloh

21:26 02 Oct 22

Nate Semmel, his father before him and more recently Lear & Pannepacker have flawlessly handled my taxes for close to forty years. They have my highest recommendation.

Cynthia Joyce

23:37 29 Sep 22

I’ve been in business for over 40 years, I had been with another accounting firm for several years and wasn’t getting the attention my growing business required. I switched to Lear & Pannepacker, LLP eight years ago, my only regret is that I hadn’t done it sooner!!! They are extremely professional, no more stress, everything filed on time. Highly recommend!

Maurice Gell

17:01 29 Sep 22

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

David Goldberg

02:04 28 Sep 22

Very responsive, quick turnaround. A pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

Lisa G

01:59 28 Sep 22

Excellent work. Scot is a great accountant, pleasant to work with and incredibly responsive!

Bill Berman

23:52 27 Sep 22

Personal attention. Handling varied financial matters. Decades long relationship. excellent service. None else would do.

Edwin Platt

15:30 27 Sep 22

Always very helpful with quick responses to any questions we have. Highly recommend this company.

Frank Magalhaes

15:15 27 Sep 22

For many years I have used Lear & Pannepacker to prepare my tax returns, and have always been pleased with their efficiency and care for details.

Michael Lemonick

21:24 26 Sep 22

I've been working with L&P for years. They're always 100 percent knowledgeable and professional. I trust them completely

Joel Johnson

21:03 26 Sep 22

Good people to work with

Tony Maiorana

17:45 26 Sep 22

These folks are great! They were Johnny on the spot!

diann petrino

22:32 24 Sep 22

Scot is terrific, knowledgeable and very responsive. He took the time to listen to us and suggested a customized approach to our tax planning.

Julia Denny

19:11 24 Sep 22

Used Lear Pennepacker for decades. Pleasant, efficient and on time! No audits yet!

Dallin Wright

10:20 23 Sep 22

Kathleen Bonner

19:06 21 Sep 22

Professional, reliable, prompt. Excellent accounting services.

Brad Weiss

02:53 18 Sep 22

Great accounting firm. Very professional.

Joe Gingola

18:04 10 Sep 22

Been using Lear and Pannepacker for years and before that Jay Lesser. Always great service and always willing to help with our tax filing. You know it’s done correctly when they file the return electronically.

Anthony Tonzillo

09:59 09 Sep 22

Excellent staff and very satisfied results highly recommended.

Carolann Clynes - NJFineHome

01:20 14 Aug 22

One of the aspects that’s so helpful about Lear & Pannepacker is that the firm handles multiple disciplines; for example: accounting, bookkeeping, financial guidance and financial planning among others. I have consulted with accounting for many years with great satisfaction and in the last two years with financial planning with even more confidence and good results. It’s a first class firm which really cares about its clients. Need I say more!

Wolfgang Engshuber

06:07 31 Jul 22

Excellent service. The team is always very responsive and advises very good on all requests which arise. They know their clients very well as the team offers continuity.

Dan Hanley

17:20 26 Jul 22

I have using Lear & Pannepacker for years and very happy with the service. I would recommend highly.

Mike H

14:31 26 Jul 22

JOYA DASS

18:26 30 Jun 22

Since my accountant sold his company, I've been floating from accountant to accountant and unsatisfied with the service.Bills from the IRS would show up on my doorstep , saying I mis-filed small business expenses under personal expenses.It was a full time job, following up during tax time to get my taxes filed. (And I'm the daughter of an accountant, so I filed in February! not even close to the deadline.) I wanted someone who took tax filing as serious as I did.I kept asking for recommendations and just worked with Dylan and Lear & Pannepacker to resolve yet another bill from the IRS. I appreciated the professionalism and the follow through. Not to mention resolving the matter with the IRS.

steve sekelsky

17:45 30 Jun 22

Excellent experience working with Lear & Pannepacker. We have worked with them for several years and we will continue to do so.

Stacy Blake

13:01 13 Jun 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

What are the Taxes on Gambling Winnings?

EV Tax Credit Updates and Changes

Education Credits and Tax Planning

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

What are the Taxes on Gambling Winnings?

EV Tax Credit Updates and Changes

Education Credits and Tax Planning

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