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Patricia M. Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Richmond, Maine 04357
Based in Richmond, Maine, Patricia M. Middleton is a seasoned accountant with years of experience providing tax and accounting services to clients in the state. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Middleton also offers specialized services in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues.
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Therese J. Acord
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Richmond, Maine 04357
Based in Richmond, Maine, Therese J. Acord is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive tax and accounting services. Her expertise extends to individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for complex tax matters. Acord's practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as businesses ranging from S-Corps to partnerships and LLCs, offering tailored services to meet their unique needs.
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Tammy L. Dehetre
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Richmond, Maine 04357
Based in Richmond, Maine, Tammy L. Dehetre provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, Tammy offers specialized services in basic accounting, financial planning, and business tax preparation. She is also well-versed in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations accurately and efficiently.
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William P. Giffin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Richmond, Maine 04357
Based in Richmond, Maine, William P. Giffin is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Giffin also offers payroll processing and compliance services, helping businesses manage their payroll efficiently and minimizing the risk of non-compliance.

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.