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Elizabeth Mcglinn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Elizabeth Mcglinn is a certified public accountant based in Portland, Maine, with over 15 years of experience serving small business owners and family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, providing clients with expert guidance in financial planning and management. Mcglinn also offers tax planning and consulting services to ensure clients are in compliance with tax laws and regulations, minimizing their tax liability and maximizing their financial efficiency.
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Jason T. Emery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Based in Portland, Maine, Jason T. Emery provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With over a decade of experience, he offers a range of services including bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and general accounting and advisory. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Jason is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their financial goals. His expertise spans the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, including financial planning, budgeting, and tax compliance.
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Holly M. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Holly M. Johnson, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in the Portland, Maine area. Her practice focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, including payroll processing and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Johnson specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services for a variety of business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Drew E. Swenson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04112
Drew E. Swenson is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in the Portland, Maine area. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he provides expert guidance on sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance allows him to effectively manage financial needs for individuals and families as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Swenson’s approach is centered on delivering tailored advice and support to meet the unique financial challenges of each client.
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Julie W. Gerard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04104
Julie W. Gerard is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in the Portland, Maine area. With over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting, she provides specialized services to small business owners and individuals. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and sales tax representation. Gerard also assists family-owned businesses with financial management and planning. Notably, she offers on-site audit representation before the IRS to help clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Nancy Fannon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Nancy Fannon is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Portland, Maine. Her services include retirement account tax reporting, individual and business tax return preparation, and other tax-related support for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Fannon specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate the complexities of taxation in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
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Sarah L. Esmond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04112
Sarah L. Esmond is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small businesses in the Portland, Maine area. Her expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation to help clients meet their financial obligations. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Esmond works closely with her clients to understand their unique financial needs and develop tailored solutions.
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Scott A. Mcleod
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Scott A. Mcleod has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. His practice specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, offering expert guidance on tax planning and consulting. With a strong background in general accounting and advisory services, Mcleod helps clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their business goals.
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John S. Burrell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
John S. Burrell, a certified public accountant based in Portland, Maine, has over 20 years of experience assisting businesses and individuals with their financial needs. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, including financial planning and bookkeeping, to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Burrell's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and maximize their financial returns. In addition to his core services, Burrell offers in-depth financial analysis and budgeting guidance to clients in need of long-term financial planning.
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Mark A. Kilburn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Located in Portland, Maine, Mark A. Kilburn provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in tax compliance, basic accounting services, and small business accounting. Kilburn also offers unique services, including IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and maximize their financial situations.

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.