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Judi R. Brackin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Helens, Oregon 97051
Judi R. Brackin is a certified public accountant based in Saint Helens, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements and ensure accurate financial reporting. Judi also offers IRS representation services and sales tax compliance, providing crucial support during audits and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Darlene E. Boles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Helens, Oregon 97051
Darlene E. Boles is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Saint Helens, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. As a seasoned financial advisor, Darlene provides tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation services to help clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions.
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Daniel R. Garrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Helens, Oregon 97051
Based in Saint Helens, Oregon, Daniel R. Garrison is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His practice focuses on delivering comprehensive accounting services, including basic accounting, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a strong emphasis on payroll processing and sales tax compliance. Garrison's expertise spans helping individuals and families with their tax needs, as well as supporting small businesses with their accounting and financial management requirements.
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Brian R. English
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Helens, Oregon 97051
Brian R. English, a certified public accountant, is based in Saint Helens, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to meet state and federal regulations. English also specializes in sales tax compliance, helping small business owners navigate the complexities of state taxation.
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Ross R. Burns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Helens, Oregon 97051
Based in Saint Helens, Oregon, Ross R. Burns is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various businesses. With a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as those with different business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, Mr. Burns offers specialized services in tax planning and consulting. His expertise also encompasses sales tax compliance and basic accounting services, making him a valuable resource for businesses seeking comprehensive financial support.

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.