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Kristin L. Redstone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04102
Based in Portland, Maine, Kristin L. Redstone is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing expert tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning enables her to navigate complex financial situations and provide tailored solutions for her clients. Notably, Redstone offers sales tax compliance services, helping businesses in Maine navigate the intricacies of state and local sales tax laws.
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Holly D. Ferguson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04112
Holly D. Ferguson, a resident of Portland, Maine, has over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, serving individuals and families as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She also offers specialized tax reporting services for retirement accounts, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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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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Joan M. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Joan M. Smith provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families in Portland, Maine. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups. One notable service she offers is comprehensive retirement account tax reporting to ensure her clients maximize their retirement benefits while meeting tax obligations.
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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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Jacob M. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Jacob M. Jones is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. His practice focuses on basic accounting, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a specialty in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. He also assists clients with retirement account tax reporting, helping them navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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Robert R. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Robert R. Parker is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Portland, Maine, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance enables him to provide expert guidance on financial record-keeping, tax planning, and regulatory compliance. A key service offered by Parker is payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.
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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.
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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.

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.