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 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.

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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

Sales Tax in New Jersey: What You Need To Know

Rental Property Tax Deductions

NJ BAIT Deduction

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

Sales Tax in New Jersey: What You Need To Know

Rental Property Tax Deductions

NJ BAIT Deduction

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