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Ronald G. Loubier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Based in Oakland, Maine, Ronald G. Loubier has practiced as a certified public accountant for over 25 years. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, he caters to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He prepares individual and business tax returns, and provides representation before the IRS, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Janet M. Roderick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Janet M. Roderick is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Maine, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate the complexities of individual and business tax return preparation and IRS representation. Roderick's expertise includes assisting small and medium-sized businesses with financial planning, tax preparation, and compliance, ensuring their financial well-being and minimizing tax liabilities.
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Linda C. Ostermann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Linda C. Ostermann is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience serving the Oakland, Maine community. Her professional services include general accounting and advisory, as well as payroll processing and compliance, catering to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With a specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, she provides expert guidance on financial matters, ensuring clients meet their accounting and tax obligations.
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Ruth G. Higgins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Ruth G. Higgins is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Maine, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her expertise lies in providing tax planning and consulting services, as well as general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. In addition to her general accounting services, Higgins specializes in individual tax services, offering tax compliance and basic accounting services to her clients.
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Virginia E. Fiedler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Virginia E. Fiedler is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Oakland, Maine. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Fiedler also provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation services, helping entrepreneurs and startups navigate the complex tax landscape.
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James P. Boulette
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
With over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and small businesses, James P. Boulette provides expert tax and accounting services to individuals and companies in Oakland, Maine. His specialties include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of startups and established small and medium-sized businesses. Boulette's expertise also encompasses payroll processing and compliance, ensuring his clients meet all regulatory requirements.
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Rick C. Leonard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Based in Oakland, Maine, Rick C. Leonard provides a range of accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over years of experience, Mr. Leonard specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. He assists various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with tasks such as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Notably, Mr. Leonard offers expert retirement account tax reporting services to help clients navigate complex tax requirements.
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Andrew J. Buzzell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Based in Oakland, Maine, Andrew J. Buzzell is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a focus on serving various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Andrew provides support with sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping businesses navigate complex financial regulations and maintain compliance.
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Sandra S. Keliher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Sandra S. Keliher is a licensed CPA with 20 years of experience serving individuals and families in Oakland, Maine. With a specialization in financial planning and individual tax services, she provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to her clients. Keliher also offers tax planning and consulting services, helping her clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Michael J. Santo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Maine 04963
Michael J. Santo is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Maine. With over 15 years of experience serving clients across various industries, including family-owned enterprises and companies with diverse business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and offering individual tax services to meet the unique needs of his clients. His expertise in retirement account tax reporting and bookkeeping, as well as financial statement compilation, provides clients with a comprehensive view of their financial situation.

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.