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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 216 reviews
Lear & Pannepacker, LLP
4.9

Nils Stolpe
18:47 23 May 22
When our account retired we had some misgivings about staying with Lear and Pannepacker. Fortunately those misgivings were unfounded. We got through the transition with nary a hiccup.

Cindy Muro
15:05 21 May 22
I have been using Lear & Pannepacker for years for business and personal needs. They are professional and respond quickly tomy concerns.

Rick Ritter
13:13 20 May 22
We continue to be happy with the timely, professional and ethical service we receive.

Charles Eyster
03:07 20 May 22
Always a pleasure to work with the fine staff at Lear & Pennypacker. I use them for my small business accounting, along with my two sons and daughter’s tax return preparations.Consistently high standards of business professionalism! Would not consider any other preparers! Highly recommend this firm.

Gina Pileggi
00:33 20 May 22
great place. very thorough and personal!

steve sekelsky
20:51 19 May 22

Lina Lewis-Arevalo
15:43 27 Sep 21
I just started with the Accountant group and so far, I'm very pleased with the service I have received.

Art Strohmer
00:37 27 Sep 21
Within one day after Scot Pannepacker was referred to me, he contacted me, got basic information on my needs and gave me the name of the tax accountant he was assigning to me. Within another day, that tax professional contacted me to set up a mutually acceptable time to meet at my residence. We met, and I provided information about my financial and tax situation. Of course, we have not gone through a tax cycle for me to comment on, but I was very impressed with the immediate responsiveness of the firm in contacting me and in getting the ball rolling. I look forward to working with this firm on my taxes and, based on initial impressions, I have significant confidence in their ability to handle my taxes well.

Bob Clint
15:07 12 Sep 21
Lear and Pannepacker, LLC have been our corporate accountants and tax advisors for years, and always provide professional, timely services and expert business and tax guidance. They have been invaluable to us.

Mike H
16:25 11 Sep 21

Khürt Williams
19:57 23 Aug 21
I trust no other firm to do my taxes. The care and attention to detail give me peace of mind!

Mike Ruderman
01:47 23 Aug 21
I used L&P for a number of years and always found them to be very competent, professional and patient even with some of my mistakes. They were very careful and patient with me while I was facing a large charge from the IRS due to my failure to send L&P a 1099 from 2 years prior. They investigated the situation, challenged the IRS computation which resulted in a very reasonable payment due the IRS. Their fee for that was also reasonable.

Jane Parker
16:19 19 Aug 21
I was in a total panic when I received a notice from the IRS. I was referred to them by my stock broker. Dennis Kilfeather and his staff were very responsive and have resolved my issue. They were all helpful, reassuring and calming too. I live across the country and they are licensed in my state as well. I hope I never have a need for their services again, but if I do I will call them immediately. Thank you very much.

Ernie Tkac
18:59 18 Aug 21

Joe Menza
08:58 18 Aug 21
Super accounting firm... fast, knowledgable and on point.

Anthony Marchetta
20:15 14 Aug 21
Great accounting firm.

Jennifer Castoro
20:01 01 Aug 21

gordon sammis
15:07 23 Jul 21
After receiving bad information and a1099 not listed as income that cost us $10,000.00 from our previous CPA that we had been with for many years I contacted Dennis at Lear & Pannepacker. Scheduled an appointment. I sent him our information and was reviewed prior to our appointment. during our meeting Dennis pointed out several items that could have saved us money. We now have a CPA that is working for us.thank you

Dov Raviv
06:15 22 Jul 21

Richard Veisz
01:15 22 Jul 21
Excellent service. Knowledgeable and accommodating

Johanna Minucci
16:51 16 Jun 21
Very professional and accurate.

J. Casey Taylor
03:21 16 Jun 21

Christine Lynch
22:05 15 Jun 21
Jonathan Lear, our accountant is extremely knowledgeable about the tax laws and very easy to talk to. He explains taxes in a way that lets us know he has our back. Their services always exceed our expectations.

Ellie McGillan
16:09 15 Jun 21
Top notch service for our business and personal needs. Everyone takes the time to understand our needs and provides exceptional knowledge and guidance. We recommend Lear and Pannepacker to anyone that needs help with taxes.

Kevin meyers
21:43 14 Jun 21
Dennis Kilfeather is phenomenal! He fit me in last minute and gave me solid advice. I am so happy to have found him and plan to send my friends his way as well. Keep up the good work!

R. Ashmont
17:33 14 Jun 21
Very professional - they make you feel like you are in good hands!

Brian Crowell
01:24 12 Jun 21
Every year we have used them my family has had issues. There are always errors that we catch and have had back taxes owed after using them resulting in thousands of dollars of unexpected expenses over a year later.

Steve Krick
23:53 10 Jun 21

Stefan
21:51 10 Jun 21
Great accounting services. They respond well and offer to help with advice/ keep you in the loop. Thank you!

Chris DeMarco
20:42 10 Jun 21
best around

Tony Maiorana
20:32 10 Jun 21
These folks are great! They were Johnny on the spot!

IRunY Dou
17:31 10 Jun 21
Lear & Pannepacker, LLP - Princeton and their entire staff are wonderful to work with and have your best interest at heart. They are very thorough and provide excellent services. We would highly recommend Lear & Panneacker, LLP - Princeton

Christopher Martin
15:31 10 Jun 21
Worked with Dennis Kilfeather and had a very good experience. The review was completed on time and any questions that I had were answered quickly. Definitely recommended.

Nathan Semmel
13:33 09 Jun 21
Professional, personable and responsive. I highly recommend.

Jason Ho
22:56 08 Jun 21
Teams at Lear & Pannepacker are great to work with. They are diligent, friendly, and easy to work with. We had worked with Dennis M., and is looking forward to continue and develop our relationship with L&P.

Robert Braunschweiger
19:11 08 Jun 21

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.

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

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 4 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.”
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Newtown, PA
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