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Garland R. Taylor, CPA, PC
Category: Professional Services Accountants Accountants [Edit]
205 SE Spokane StPortland, OR 97202
Neighborhoods: Southwest Portland, Sellwood
(503) 287-5584
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
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3 reviews for Garland R. Taylor, CPA, PC
3 reviews in English
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Review from Jarret F.
Seattle, WA
2/10/2009
Accountancy zen -- is that even possible? Regardless, Garland's experience, practical advice, and solid communication make me a happy client. You'll probably interview 3-5 accountants during your search; these points differentiate Garland:
- He does the work personally (no 'sweatshop' of bookkeepers on staff)
- Other software/web clientele -- he's technology fluent.
- Personable and direct communication. Look up tough issues like S Corp compensation before interviewing accountants. Garland was the only CPA I met that thoroughly explained the issue, said what documentation you'd need if you faced an audit, and discussed common approaches and risks. This is the type of accounting advice you're paying for, not some simple 'rule of thumb' you can find on Google.
Overall, Garland left me feeling calm and confident about taxes and miscellaneous state and county filings. Definitely a 5 star professional that should be on your list to interview. -
Review from Scottie J.
Portland, OR
10/14/2010
I met with Garland the first time today and was incredibly impressed with his knowledge, dedication to his clients, and expertise. He provides personal, one on one service which is rare these days.
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Review from Jayson F.
Portland, OR
4/1/2009
I've used Garland for my business's taxes and my personal taxes. He is outstanding. Garland is clearly a good accountant, easy to talk to, and he encourages your to ask questions. Garland's services cost more than the on-line systems; however, I have found it well worth the money. Garland is great at what he does and easy to work with.
Pros:
- Garland does all the tax work himself. He does not source work or use junior accountants. When you talk with him about your taxes he knows everything because he is the one doing the work.
- Garland has lots of experience and has been doing this for years.
- Garland's turn around time has been fast. About a week each for my business and personal taxes.
- Everything is prepared for you to sign and send in. It makes doing taxes very easy. Garland does make sure that you first look over everything with him.
- Garland is very easy to talk to. You can ask him pretty much anything, even over the phone. He does not bill for quick questions. If he thinks the question requires lots of time, he'll let you know that it'll be billed before doing the work.
- Garland is great with Quickbooks and Quickbooks on-line.
Cons:
- Garland's office is a bit far south of the city.
- It'll probably cost a few hundred to get your personal taxes done. More if they are complex. The trade off is that you aren't doing it and you can deduct his costs.
Specialties
Serving local small to medium-sized businesses in the areas of taxes, bookkeeping (including Quickbooks), and accounting. Individual income tax preparation is also a big part of my practice.
My clients are contractors, professionals, medical, consultants, counselors, writers, photographers, manufacturer's reps, software programmers, architects, web developers, manufacturers, wholesalers, autobody & repair shops, teachers, and many others. I provide all services one-on-one - you will get the attention you deserve.
I offer a FREE 1st meeting to local business owners. That's a 1/2 hour meeting to help answer initial questions or quote fees (a $75 value - at no charge or obligation). I also provide a free "starting a business in Oregon" disk from the Oregon Department of Commerce (limited disks, but I can provide a hot link to the online version if I run out). Just email me to schedule a time! cpa@garlandtaylor.com
History
Established in 1988
I've practiced as a CPA for 20+ years right here in Portland. I have a national "big 8" CPA firm experience with Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers) in their PDX emerging business services section and now provide small business & individual tax services one-on-one, mostly to local small business owners. My CPA firms office is in Sellwood, on the Willamette, in the River Park Executive Center. This is a large 3 story brick building with fantastic receptionists, conference rooms, and river view, just North of the Sellwood bridge. My office is only 5 minutes from downtown, and elevator & free off-street parking right in front of the building.
Meet the Business Owner: Garland T.
I grew up right here in the Portland metro area. You can call me GAR, but Garland works fine too. I went to Oregon State University on the GI Bill (after a stint in the Air Force & PDX National Guard) earning my Accounting degree and a minor in Computer Science. I have been a CPA for 20+ years and am a member in good standing in both the American Institute of CPA's and Oregon Society of CPA's. I am married with 2 twentysomething sons who usually beat me in everything from basketball to philosophy. Vegan & active, running & exercising at a local Y. I am an avid local photographer and abstract painter (you can see many of my pieces on my website at www.garlandtaylor.com)
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