About / Firm Leadership / Nathaniel Fissel
Nathaniel Fissel
CPA, MST
Member of the Firm; Tax Director
Tax & Accounting Services
Hanover, PA
717.637.5915
With over 15 years of experience and a M.S. in Taxation, Nat advises closely-held businesses and high net worth individuals on complex federal income tax compliance and tax planning issues. He specializes in advising on choice of entity structure for new businesses and corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and preparation of partnership and corporate tax returns.
Nat primarily works with professional service businesses such as physicians, engineers, attorneys, financial services, and consultants. He assists in developing strategies for minimizing federal, state, and local taxes. He also evaluates tax alternatives and the consequences of transactions and business decisions.
Nat serves as the firm’s Tax Director and consults on a wide variety of complex tax engagements. He also serves as Chair of the Tax Committee, which is responsible for the overall management and vision of the firm’s tax practice.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member
- Allinial Global – National Tax Committee
Community Involvement
- Guthrie Memorial Library - Vice President Board of Governors
- Eichelberger Performing Arts Center – Past President
- Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce – Past Treasurer
- St. Joseph Catholic Church - Member
Speaking Engagements
- President Biden's Tax Plan, SEK Business Leaders' Summit (October 2021)
- How to Operate & Exit Your Business on Your Terms, Questmont Business Owners Resource Network (BORN) Second Annual Summit (October 2021)
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant – Pennsylvania
Education
- M.S. Taxation – University of Baltimore
- B.S. Accounting, cum laude – Mount St. Mary's University
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 2004
- Year admitted as a Member: 2018
Q&A with Nat
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When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Attorney
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What was your first job?
I worked at The Bon-Ton as a Sales Associate at 16 years old.
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What are your hobbies?
Spending time with my family, going on beach trips, reading, and watching Baltimore Ravens football
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What is your favorite quote?
"Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God." ~Ronald Reagan
My Industry Specialties
- Healthcare Professionals
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Professional Service Firms
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Closely-Held Businesses
My Service Specialties
- Business Accounting & Advisory
- Tax & Compliance
- M&A Advisory
Client Testimonials
Nat provides a level of personalized service that is becoming rarer these days. He took our questions one by one and ultimately synthesized our overall objectives, which he surmised from the questions in the aggregate. One way he exhibits competence and customer service is that he listens carefully and explains well. Great examples and communications.
A Hanover Tax Client
Friendly, accommodating staff. I've worked with SEK and Nat F. for over 20 years and Nat always goes above and beyond to answer / research any questions I may have. He has been especially helpful over the past 3 years in assisting me with a few significant changes that have taken place in my business. Thank you Nat for always being there!
A Hanover Tax Client
Nat gives a consistent approach to addressing my tax preparation. Error free work.
A Hanover Tax Client
Nat Fissel always is very responsive to our needs and provides great service to our small business.
A Hanover Tax Client
Always willing to answer my questions. Warm and professional customer service!
A Hanover Tax Client
Nat is a pleasure to work with. He is very thorough and explains everything in a way that my wife and I can understand. He has always been very professional and responsive to any questions.
A Hanover Tax Client
Nat is always timely and informative when responding to our questions.
A Hanover Tax Client