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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 181 reviews
Lear & Pannepacker, LLP
4.9

Rebecca Schuck
15:38 19 Jan 21
L & P take care of it all. Just posted my estimated in the prepared envelope and all...very grateful for the attention to detail. RS

Ursula Davila
13:51 18 Jan 21

Caroline Bottega
14:05 04 Jan 21

James Glassman
20:47 30 Dec 20
Very happy with the work L&P does for us every tax season.

Felicia Carroll
23:38 17 Dec 20

Gary Weissman
01:11 16 Dec 20

Salim Lone
04:04 06 Dec 20
This is a remarkably professional, knowledgeable and responsive team! And at a very decent cost. We recommend them wholeheartedly. .

Emmanuel Bourbouhakis
15:07 29 Nov 20

Mark Mendelsohn
14:35 27 Nov 20

Michael Paquette
15:36 24 Nov 20
Lear and Pannepacker is very flexible with their appointments, have a great professional staff and I would highly recommend them.

Steve Beres Sr.
22:39 16 Nov 20
Been going there for years everybody and everything is always great fast and on time for appointments

Richard Foster
03:39 13 Nov 20

Bruce Saffran
16:54 09 Nov 20
Absolutely awesome service. They deal with government entities quickly and achieve results. I’ve been with them 20 years and wouldn’t think of changing.

Joe Menza
23:05 18 Oct 20
Super accounting firm... fast, knowledgable and on point.

W. Bentley MacLeod
20:19 11 Oct 20
We have been using LP for a few years. Always professional and excellent service.

carole Mendelsohn
19:15 24 Sep 20

John Isaacs
17:40 22 Sep 20
We have been with Lear & Pannepacker, LLP for several years. In that time we have always found them to be reliable, accurate and extremely professional.In particular our accountant, Joe Marcucci has always be courtesy, helpful and professional in his relationship with us. He is very knowledgeable in his field.The firm is greatly appreciated,John & Linda Isaacs

Inger Magnusson
13:52 21 Sep 20
Lear & Pannepacker have completed my tax return and supported me when I have questions for many years, and I have been very happy with their services. Their level of knowledge and customer service is excellent. I will be returning next year and recommending to friends and family.

Bernard Crammer
17:58 15 Sep 20

corngoldstern
02:12 12 Sep 20
A most well-informed team of courteous and likeable experts! We will return!

Nestor Yepes
16:51 09 Sep 20
Lear & Pannepaker, LLP has done tremendous job to fix my Income tax return . They are very professional

Charlotte Danielson
15:55 12 Aug 20
I've been client of Lear & Pannepacker for many years, for both my personal and business accounting needs. I've found them to be uniformly helpful and informed, and skilled at providing me with accurate and timely requirements information for all my tax compliance matters in multiple states and even overseas. I have no reservations about recommending them to other individuals and businesses.

Michelle Maglione
17:43 11 Aug 20

D. Leon
17:31 11 Aug 20
Jon has always been helpful, even when I just have random tax related questions, he will reply quickly with well researched and helpful answers. He is always professional and a pleasure to work with.

GLENN LEVINE
01:34 11 Aug 20
Working with Jay Lesser for years and his attention to detail and follow up with any issues is always first rate. He is patient and always follows up on any questions I have.

raman kapur
00:21 11 Aug 20
Great service.& Such personal interest & follow up.Don’t know how they find the time but Mike Lettiere & Pavan are always available when We need them!Raman & Vinita Kapur

jon millman
19:13 10 Aug 20

Travis Haney
18:20 09 Aug 20

Charles Dortch
00:17 18 May 20
Lear and Pannepacker has been great to me over the years. They not only do an excellent job in terms of tax preparation but also in terms of advice and planning. Importantly they are also extremely responsive. I have never had a problem contacting them or receiving a return call or email. Their staff is courteous and professional.

kingmezs23
19:00 11 Mar 20
Always very professional and timely

Neil Geevers
20:36 02 Mar 20
Having just finished our tax filings for 2019 I am very satisfied with the exceptional service provided by Dennis and his team! From our first meeting last year, to Delia processing our documents today, I am so happy I switched from our previous firm which had grown too large to provide the local, customer-focused service we have now received from Lear & Pannepacker. I highly recommend them.

Cyril Sebastian
15:35 14 Feb 20

Angelica Kimani
15:57 12 Sep 19
L&Ps offers professional services that are top notch and tailored to each individual or company situation. I highly recommend them.

Steven Nadler
11:10 09 Jul 19

Melanie Varnerin
07:59 06 Jul 19
I had a wonderful experience with Lear and Pannepacker. Denis Kilfeather was such a professional and very understanding of my situation. When there was a question from the state later on he was able to resolve it in hours. It was the state that made the mistake.

Sergei Kuharsky
22:12 30 Jun 19
At the recommendation of a friend, I switched from someone who prepared my returns for >20 years to Leah & Pannepacker. I am very happy that I did. They were courteous, knowledgeable, efficient and fairly priced. One can’t ask for much more than that.

Loren Amsell
02:40 26 Jun 19

John Lopez-Ona
02:13 26 Jun 19
Excellent service. Good value. Highly recommend.

Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie
15:13 25 Jun 19
All of the staff are responsive and professional. We have complete confidence in them.

Lori Mills
17:14 24 Jun 19
I have relied on the firm's tax expertise for years. The talented folks at L&P always deliver quality service and advice.

Philip Livingston
19:08 23 Jun 19
Lear and Pannepacker have been our accountants for over 10 years, beginning when our previous long term accountant joined them and later retired. They have been reliable supporters through that and a subsequent staff change with Scott Pannepacker guiding the process. In addition to preparing our taxes Karen Doo and her L+P coworkers pay some of our bills that can’t be paid automatically (we are snowbirds and travelers), made the inevitable NY City and State audit simple for us after our move to SC, provide us with monthly summary statements of our expenses and receipts, interact with our (now) Australian son and his lawyer on filing appropriate tax documents, and advise us on a variety of related issues. Karen and L+P have been reliable and reasonable throughout. Satisfied customers!

john lasley
16:01 23 Jun 19
lear and pennepacker is a frrst class operation! in every way!!-they do it right, on time and very professional!!!!

Steven
20:14 22 Jun 19

Roseann Ranieri
16:03 22 Jun 19

Infinity Real Estate Partners - Keller Williams
13:34 22 Jun 19
Lear & Pannepacker are amazing. They took great care of us this year. Not only during tax season but throughout the year checking in on us to make sure we were up to date about what we had to do. I have referred them to clients and they don't stop raving either! Thanks Jon!

Janet Smith
17:22 21 Jun 19
The Smith family is a long time customer. We always receive courteous, excellent service from L&P!

Stuart Carlitz
14:22 21 Jun 19
I’m the CEO of Bedding Industries of America. I found Lear & Pannepacker 7 years ago. They are great partners and a valuable addition to my business.Steve Sciortino handles my company monthly and annual financial reviews working directly with my controller and myself. He’s the best accountant I’ve worked with in my many years in business.Stuart Carlitz

alfonso ciervo
11:04 21 Jun 19

John Tucker
19:47 20 Jun 19
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.

Medina Retirement Planning
17:49 20 Jun 19
Lear & Pannepacker is one of the top accounting firms in the area. I"ve worked with lots in the course of my career as an estate planning attorney, and I've chosed to work with L&P for my personal and business needs...

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

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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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
Princeton, 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.”
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