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Michael D. Downs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Weston, Oregon 97886
Based in Weston, Oregon, Michael D. Downs is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to a diverse range of clients. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submissions of tax returns and sales tax compliance for various business structures. Additionally, Mr. Downs provides specialized accounting services, including basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners in navigating complex regulatory environments.
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Gary S. Crowder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Weston, Oregon 97886
Based in Weston, Oregon, Gary S. Crowder is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting. With over 20 years of experience, Crowder provides specialized services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, including retirement account tax reporting. Crowder's services are designed to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial outcomes.
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Rebecca E. Hatley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Weston, Oregon 97886
Rebecca E. Hatley is a certified public accountant based in Weston, Oregon, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes offering basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to help clients achieve their financial goals. Serving clients in Weston and surrounding areas, Hatley provides specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation to navigate complex tax situations.

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.