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Diana L. Flanigan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Keizer, Oregon 97307
Diana L. Flanigan, a certified public accountant based in Keizer, Oregon, offers a unique perspective to her clients in the state and national tax landscape. With over 15 years of experience in individual and business taxation, she specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. Her clients, primarily consisting of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises, benefit from her expertise in sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation. Flanigan's dedication to her work and commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations make her an invaluable resource for her clients.
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Gayle M. Hicks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Keizer, Oregon 97307
Based in Keizer, Oregon, Gayle M. Hicks is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small businesses operating as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in providing individual tax services, basic accounting services, and general accounting and advisory services to her clients. Hicks' expertise extends to sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate tax laws and regulations. She is well-versed in serving various business structures, offering tailored guidance and support.
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Elliot P. Groeneveld
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Keizer, Oregon 97307
Elliot P. Groeneveld is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Keizer, Oregon, with over 10 years of experience. His areas of specialization include general accounting and advisory services, focusing on the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Groeneveld provides sales tax compliance and business tax services, assisting clients with navigating complex tax regulations, and helping to ensure compliance with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Calvin N. Palmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Keizer, Oregon 97307
Based in Keizer, Oregon, Calvin N. Palmer is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and individuals. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation, and business tax services, such as corporate tax return preparation and planning. Compliance is a core area of expertise for Palmer, who provides payroll processing and sales tax compliance services to ensure businesses meet regulatory requirements.

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.