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Marjorie A. Meador
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Oregon 97351
Based in Independence, Oregon, Marjorie A. Meador offers accounting services to businesses and individuals in the region. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning for family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Additionally, Meador represents clients before the IRS and ensures payroll processing and compliance for her clients, serving the unique needs of small businesses and startups.
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Julie A. Leggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Oregon 97351
Based in Independence, Oregon, Julie A. Leggs brings over 15 years of experience serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. As a certified public accountant, her expertise spans individual tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, making her a valuable resource for businesses navigating complex financial landscapes. One notable service offered by Julie A. Leggs is IRS representation, providing clients with a trusted advocate in the event of tax disputes or audits. Her practice also specializes in tax reporting for retirement accounts, helping clients navigate the intricacies of tax laws and regulations related to retirement income.
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Daniel S. Catchpole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Independence, Oregon 97351
Based in Independence, Oregon, Daniel S. Catchpole is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving diverse clients. His services encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments for his clients. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Daniel also provides expert guidance on retirement account tax reporting. He has extensive experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families.

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.