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Showing 21 to 25 of 25 CPAs in Hood River, Oregon
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John H. Phillips
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hood River, Oregon 97031
Based in Hood River, Oregon, John H. Phillips has provided accounting services for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [number] years of experience, Phillips specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, utilizing his expertise to address the unique needs of his clients. His services include tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, providing comprehensive support throughout the year.
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Leroy C. Nickerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hood River, Oregon 97031
Leroy C. Nickerson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and businesses in Hood River, Oregon. As a seasoned accounting professional, he specializes in providing small business accounting, tax compliance, and basic accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His expertise in payroll processing and sales tax compliance helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and avoid costly errors.
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Arlene J. Schlosser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hood River, Oregon 97031
Arlene J. Schlosser, a licensed CPA, operates her practice in Hood River, Oregon. With over 25 years of experience, she provides expertise in tax compliance and individual tax services for a diverse range of clients. Her specialization in tax planning and consulting enables her to help clients optimize their financial situations, while her basic accounting services cater to the needs of family-owned enterprises and various business structures. Notably, she offers comprehensive retirement account tax reporting to ensure clients' retirement savings are managed in accordance with tax regulations.
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William S. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hood River, Oregon 97031
Located in Hood River, Oregon, William S. Parker is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, offering personalized assistance to meet the unique needs of each client. Parker also provides IRS representation and bookkeeping services, including financial statement compilation, to help businesses and individuals maintain accurate financial records and navigate complex tax situations.
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Narinder Kumar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hood River, Oregon 97031
Narinder Kumar is a licensed certified public accountant serving Hood River and surrounding areas in Oregon. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial planning, he provides expert guidance on Basic Accounting Services, Financial Planning, and Tax Compliance. His specialties include assisting Family-Owned Enterprises and Entrepreneurs and Startups with Payroll Processing & Compliance and IRS Representation 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.