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Michael A. Bevilacqua
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Established in Portland, Maine, Michael A. Bevilacqua provides accounting services to individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for his clients. He also represents clients before the IRS, ensuring that their tax matters are handled efficiently and effectively.
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Michael S. Clark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Michael S. Clark has been providing expert financial guidance for over 15 years. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Services offered by Mr. Clark include retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions.
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Karla J. Brannen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Karla J. Brannen has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and business structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to the diverse needs of clients. With expertise in financial statement compilation and bookkeeping, Karla works closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Her professional guidance helps businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Offering tailored solutions to individuals and families, as well as various business structures (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs), Karla's services aim to promote financial stability and growth.
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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.
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James Totten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04112
With over 10 years of experience, James Totten provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in Portland, Maine. He specializes in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses. James offers IRS representation and tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, he stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and industry standards to provide accurate and expert guidance to his clients.
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John P. Witkowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04102
Based in Portland, Maine, John P. Witkowski provides accounting and tax services tailored to the needs of local businesses and individuals. A certified public accountant with over a decade of experience, Witkowski offers specialized expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax preparation. He serves small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, with a focus on tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Daphne Millay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Daphne Millay is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in serving the financial needs of clients in Portland, Maine. Specializing in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, she provides expert advice on tax and financial matters. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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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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Najeeb S. Lotfey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Najeeb S. Lotfey is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience based in Portland, Maine. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues or audits. With a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax laws, Lotfey helps clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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Samuel G. Davidson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Samuel G. Davidson, a certified public accountant based in Portland, Maine, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services enables him to assist clients in managing financial records, navigating tax laws, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Davidson's expertise includes sales tax compliance, a critical aspect of ensuring business profitability and avoiding costly penalties.

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.