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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 CPAs in Houlton, Maine
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Paul J. Callnan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Practicing as a Certified Public Accountant in Houlton, Maine, for over fifteen years, Paul J. Callnan provides comprehensive accounting solutions to...
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Barrett S. Potter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Located in Houlton, Maine, Barrett S. Potter has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His practice focuses on general accounting and...
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Bruce D. Haggerty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Bruce D. Haggerty, a certified public accountant based in Houlton, Maine, offers his expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family...
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Wilmot Briggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Based in Houlton, Maine, Wilmot Briggs has been a certified public accountant (CPA) since 2010. With expertise in various business structures, includi...
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Barbara E. Mcguire
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Barbara E. Mcguire, a seasoned certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Houlton, Maine, for over 15 years. Her expertise encompasses a...
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David K. Gates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Houlton, Maine 04730
Based in Houlton, Maine, David K. Gates provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals, drawing on his experience of over 15...

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.