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Thomas Newman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Thomas Newman, a certified public accountant (CPA), has been serving clients in Portland, Maine, since 2005. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. Newman's expertise also extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses comply with relevant laws and regulations.
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Craig C. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Craig C. Smith is a certified public accountant located in Portland, Maine, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. With specializations in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Craig helps clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. He serves a diverse client base, including small business owners, entrepreneurs, and families, providing customized solutions to meet their unique needs and circumstances.
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John E. Hadwen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Based in Portland, Maine, John E. Hadwen is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to businesses and individuals. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax planning, and financial planning for a range of clients, from individuals and families to various business structures such as S-Corps and partnerships. Notably, Hadwen also offers comprehensive tax consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Donald A. Walker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
With over 15 years of experience, Donald A. Walker provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. Based in Portland, Maine, Walker also specializes in business tax services and small business accounting, catering to the needs of various clients. Walker's expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and ensure compliance. His experience serving individuals and families has equipped him with a deep understanding of their unique financial situations and challenges.
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Chelsea L. Reynolds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Chelsea L. Reynolds provides accounting services that cater to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, offering clients expert guidance in navigating financial complexities. Reynolds also provides representation services before the IRS and prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely filings. Her expertise extends to serving entrepreneurs and startups, offering tailored solutions to address their unique accounting needs.
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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.

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.