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Deborah A. Tisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97701
Based in Bend, Oregon, Deborah A. Tisher is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving as a financial advisor to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 25 years of experience specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, she provides expert guidance on financial planning and budgeting. Her services include IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements. Tisher's expertise encompasses a wide range of financial needs, from tax planning and preparation to financial statement analysis and budgeting.
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John W. Burke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97702
Based in Bend, Oregon, John W. Burke provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a certified public accountant, Burke offers specialized services in basic accounting, tax compliance, and financial planning to support clients' long-term financial goals. With over 10 years of experience in tax representation and financial statement compilation, Burke is well-equipped to handle complex financial situations and ensure adherence to IRS regulations.
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Ellen S. Matteson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97701
Based in Bend, Oregon, Ellen S. Matteson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to individuals and families. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, offering expert guidance on financial planning and budgeting for small and medium-sized businesses. Ellen's experience includes general accounting and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their long-term goals.
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Gary L. Weltmann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97701
Gary L. Weltmann is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in Bend, Oregon. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as business tax services tailored to S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Gary offers IRS representation and assistance, ensuring that his clients receive accurate and timely results in the event of an audit or tax dispute.
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Dennis W. Mckenna
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97702
Dennis W. Mckenna is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bend, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience providing financial services to a diverse range of clients. With a focus on tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and sales tax compliance, Mckenna is well-equipped to address the unique financial needs of his clients. His expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services has made him a trusted advisor to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Sheila M. Bates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97701
Located in Bend, Oregon, Sheila M. Bates is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Her practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Bates provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as individual tax services and tax compliance support, utilizing her expertise in basic accounting services. In addition, she represents clients in IRS matters, helping them navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.
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Janis M. Palermo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97702
Janis M. Palermo is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Bend, Oregon. Her expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services has made her a trusted advisor to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. With a focus on tax planning and consulting, she helps her clients navigate complex tax laws and optimize their financial situations. Palermo is dedicated to providing accurate and timely tax return preparation for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.
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Jordan E. Diefendorf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97702
Based in Bend, Oregon, Jordan E. Diefendorf is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. As a seasoned accountant with a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, they specialize in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. Their expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, making them a valuable resource for business owners seeking accurate and timely financial information. With a strong understanding of the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups, Diefendorf provides personalized advice and assistance to help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Tamara M. Crawford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97702
Tamara M. Crawford is a certified public accountant based in Bend, Oregon. With over 15 years of experience, she provides basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses are in line with tax regulations and laws.
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Robin Ridinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bend, Oregon 97701
Robin Ridinger is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Bend, Oregon. Her expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, with a focus on helping family-owned enterprises navigate financial complexities. In addition to basic accounting services and individual tax services, Ridinger provides sales tax compliance expertise and has extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs and startups with their financial needs.

Oregon's progressive CPA market serves a state with no sales tax, strong technology sector, and focus on sustainability. The Oregon Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 24 hours in technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Oregon has graduated individual income tax up to 9.9% and complex corporate tax structure including Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) on gross receipts. Notably, Oregon has no sales tax, simplifying one compliance area but increasing reliance on income taxation. CPAs commonly handle state income tax planning, CAT compliance, multi-state taxation for businesses operating beyond Oregon (especially in Washington), and unique provisions like the Oregon Retirement Savings Plan. Cross-border issues with Washington (no income tax) are extremely common for Portland metro residents and businesses.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software (Portland tech hub), manufacturing (especially semiconductors and sportswear), forest products and timber, agriculture (wine, nurseries, specialty crops), renewable energy, healthcare, tourism and outdoor recreation, and craft brewing are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in technology startup equity planning, sustainable business advisory, or serving the unique needs of Oregon's environmentally-focused economy.

For CPA Professionals: The Oregon Society of CPAs provides resources across the state. Portland dominates the market with technology focus and sophisticated client base, while Eugene, Salem, and Bend offer alternatives with strong lifestyle benefits. The state's progressive culture, outdoor recreation access, and lack of sales tax attract both practitioners and businesses, though high income taxes and cost of living in Portland are considerations. The Vancouver, Washington adjacency creates interesting practice opportunities serving clients across state lines.