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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 CPAs in Hallowell, Maine
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Pola A. Buckley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
Hailing from Hallowell, Maine, Pola A. Buckley brings over 10 years of experience in tax planning and consulting to her clients. Her expertise in gene...
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Gretchen L. Shepherd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
Gretchen L. Shepherd is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Hallowell, Maine. Her areas of specializatio...
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James C. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
James C. Williams, a certified public accountant (CPA), has been serving the financial needs of Hallowell, Maine residents and businesses for over a d...
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Thomas J. Giordano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
Based in Hallowell, Maine, Thomas J. Giordano provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services tailored to meet the unique needs of h...
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Darren E. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in California
Darren E. Lee is a certified public accountant based in Hallowell, Maine, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneu...
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Harold A. Blake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
Harold A. Blake, a certified public accountant based in Hallowell, Maine, has over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals...
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Conrad L. Ayotte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hallowell, Maine Licensed in Maine
A certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, Conrad L. Ayotte serves clients in Hallowell, Maine, providing guidance on business ta...

Maine's CPA community serves a rural, tourism-oriented state with small businesses and seasonal considerations. The Maine Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Maine has graduated individual income tax up to 7.15% and corporate income tax up to 8.93%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and property tax issues. The state's significant seasonal tourism creates cash flow management and quarterly tax planning needs. Many residents and businesses deal with cross-border issues with New Hampshire (no income tax) and Canadian trade relationships.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality (seasonal businesses), commercial fishing and lobstering, forest products and timber, boat building, agriculture (especially blueberries and potatoes), healthcare, and higher education are primary focus areas. CPAs often develop expertise in seasonal business cash flow management, fishing industry accounting, and serving vacation rental property owners.

For CPA Professionals: The Maine Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a geographically large state. Portland dominates the market, with smaller concentrations in Bangor, Augusta, and coastal communities. Rural areas face CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners willing to serve dispersed clients. The state offers outstanding quality of life, outdoor recreation, and strong community connections, though seasonal economy and aging population present challenges.