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Donald S. Liddycoat
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeview, Oregon 97630
Based in Lakeview, Oregon, Donald S. Liddycoat offers comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Mr. Liddycoat specializes in providing tailored solutions for diverse client needs. His expertise encompasses tax return preparation, including individual and business tax returns, as well as ensuring sales tax compliance for his clients.
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Robert A. Gale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeview, Oregon 97630
Based in Lakeview, Oregon, Robert A. Gale provides a range of accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in tax compliance and financial planning, he offers specialized expertise in Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Retirement Account Tax Reporting. As an IRS authorized representative, Gale also assists clients with IRS Representation needs, helping them navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.

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.