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Daniel Polito
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Valdez, Alaska 99686
Valdez, Alaska-based CPA Daniel Polito has been providing expert financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, since 2010. With a focus on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Polito's expertise spans a range of areas, including financial planning and general accounting. Additionally, his experience in IRS representation allows him to effectively manage complex tax issues and advocate on behalf of his clients.
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Laura Therriault
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Valdez, Alaska 99686
Based in Valdez, Alaska, Laura Therriault provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. Her services include retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex tax situations. Laura's expertise enables her to assist with various accounting needs, from tax planning to financial statement preparation.
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Jeremy O'Neil
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Valdez, Alaska 99686
Based in Valdez, Alaska, Jeremy O'Neil is a seasoned public accountant providing expert guidance to a diverse range of clients. With over a decade of experience, his areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Jeremy caters to various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, offering tax planning and consulting services tailored to their unique needs.

Alaska's CPA community serves unique challenges in a resource-rich state with remote operations and seasonal business cycles. The Alaska Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours and passing the CPA exam. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics.

Key Tax Considerations: Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax, though many municipalities impose local sales taxes. CPAs focus heavily on federal tax compliance, oil and gas royalty taxation, and Permanent Fund Dividend planning. Multi-state taxation is common for businesses operating both in Alaska and the Lower 48.

Industry Specializations: Oil and gas extraction, commercial fishing, tourism and hospitality, air transportation, and government contracting are primary focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in natural resource accounting, Native corporation accounting, and the unique challenges of operating in remote locations with seasonal access.

For CPA Professionals: The Alaska Society of CPAs serves a small but close-knit professional community. Most firms concentrate in Anchorage, with smaller practices in Fairbanks and Juneau. The state offers unique career experiences, higher compensation to offset cost of living, and opportunities to work with distinctive industries and clients.