Ray Knaub & Company, P.C.

Ray Knaub & Company, P.C. Ray Knaub & Company, P.C. is licensed in PA and specializes in tax and accounting needs. We are professional, experienced, and affordable. Ray L. P.C.

is a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm licensed in PA. All our CPA's hold valid PA State CPA Certificates. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. We can, and do, represent clients all over the United States. Knaub, Jr., CPA
Ray grew up in Windsor, York County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Red Lion High School where he earne

d varsity letters in football and baseball. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After three years of honorable service to his country, he attended Pennsylvania State University, earning a degree in accounting. After one year with a large international company as a financial and cost accountant, he joined a small public accounting firm in Baltimore Maryland. Soon after joining the firm in 1984, he earned his certification as a Certified Public Accountant. He was promoted to partner after five years and spent twelve years there. Family drew him to the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1996 and after two years he started his own CPA firm, which is now operating as Ray Knaub & Company PC. The services he provides include tax services for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts, and non-profits. He also provides consulting, accounting, and auditing services for a wide base of clients that also includes small governmental units. He enjoys life with his wife Marlene since 1988 and his three children. He enjoys golf, spectator sports, hunting and relaxing with family and friends. He is a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parrish in Swoyersville, member of the Wyoming Business Club and a prior member of the Wyoming Rotary. He also coached youth baseball and football for more than 20 years. Knaub III
Ray grew up in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania. He graduated From Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in 2018, and subsequently enrolled at King's College majoring in Accounting with minors in Finance and Forensic Accounting, and will graduate in May of 2022. Upon graduation he will prepare for and sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certifications. Ray did an internship with a local contractor assisting in various internal accounting roles and project management, and with a larger Federal Government Focused Accounting Firm. Ray ultimately ended up right where he began his first internship at Ray Knaub & Co. Ray sits on the Board of Directors for the Greater Pittston Santa Squad, a local nonprofit, and is a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish in Swoyersville, PA. In his free time, Ray enjoys hunting, golfing, homebrewing beer, and Sports. Playing from 1st grade throughout high school, Ray has always been a football fan, cheering on Penn State and The Philadelphia Eagles. He also enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his girlfriend Nicole.

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Home renovations can improve a residence’s comfort, functionality, aesthetics and resale value. They might also provide tax benefits. You may be able to deduct mortgage interest on debt used to substantially improve your home. Certain improvements can also increase your tax basis, potentially reducing taxable gain when you sell. Medically necessary modifications may qualify as deductible medical expenses, subject to limits. And if you overlooked claiming now-expired credits for qualifying energy-efficient home improvements you made in 2025, an amended return may be worth considering. Call us at (570) 613-1000 to talk taxes before or after a home renovation.

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If you’re getting married, or were recently married, congratulations! Taxes are likely the furthest from your mind, but there are a few tax-related chores you need to consider. For example, next year, for 2026, you’ll be filing your first tax return as a married person. That could affect the amount of tax you should have withheld from your paycheck. Use the IRS Withholding Estimator to check. Then provide your employer with a new Form W-4. If your last name has changed, notify the Social Security Administration, which will inform the IRS. You and your new spouse should also review financial accounts, insurance coverage, estate plans and tax strategies. We can help. Contact us at (570) 613-1000.

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The ultimate success of a business often comes back to decisions made at its inception. If you’re planning to start a bu...
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The ultimate success of a business often comes back to decisions made at its inception. If you’re planning to start a business, one key decision is choosing its structure, commonly sole proprietorship, C corporation, S corporation, partnership or limited liability company. In addition to owner liability variations, all have different tax requirements that can affect everything from hiring to cash flow to owner income. Another critical decision is choosing a tax year — either a calendar year or a fiscal year (12 consecutive months ending on the last day of any month except December). Call us at (570) 613-1000. We can help you make the best decisions for your current situation and your business’s future.

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If your estate might exceed the federal estate tax exemption ($15 million for 2026), you’re probably concerned about future estate tax liability. A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) may help. A SLAT can allow you to remove wealth from your estate tax-free while providing a safety net if your needs change in the future. Essentially, a SLAT is an irrevocable trust you establish for the benefit of your spouse plus your children or other relatives. Your spouse is granted limited access to the trust’s funds during his or her lifetime, giving you indirect access. Call us at (570) 613-1000 to discuss whether a SLAT makes sense for you.

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389 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 101
Wyoming, PA
18644

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