Business Details
Your Personal Virtual CPA in Portland
Garland R Taylor, CPA, PC is a virtual accounting firm serving Portland metro small businesses. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in tax preparation, accounting, and consulting for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs. Our services include personalized tax planning, QuickBooks support, and year-round advisory assistance. As a 100% Oregon CPA-owned and veteran-owned firm, we prioritize individual attention and practical solutions. Our clients benefit from direct access to a seasoned CPA without the overhead of larger firms.We focus on businesses requiring Schedule C filings and complex personal tax returns. Virtual services eliminate travel time through secure online portals, email, and phone communication. Our expertise stems from national Big-8 firm training combined with local Portland business knowledge. We maintain active memberships in the American Institute of CPAs and Oregon Society of CPAs. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, organization, and ability to simplify complex tax matters.
Services
Tax Preparation
Accounting Services
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Support
Tax Planning
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Tax Projections
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of CPA experience specializing in small business tax and accounting
- Our virtual platform eliminates travel time while maintaining secure communication
- We focus exclusively on Schedule C filers and complex personal tax returns
- Our veteran-owned firm maintains active professional memberships and continuing education
- Clients receive direct access to a seasoned CPA without intermediary staff involvement
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of CPAs
- Oregon Society of CPAs
What people say
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Good accountant
Knowledgeable
Quick to answer
Organized
Services
Tax Preparation
Comprehensive tax preparation for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs. Includes federal 1040, Oregon 40, and Schedule C filings. Handles complex personal tax situations with W-2s, home offices, and investment sales. Minimum starting fee $1,000 for simplest returns.
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping services for tax clients. Cash basis accounting using QuickBooks for balance sheets and profit/loss statements. Excludes accounts receivable/payable and payroll. Pricing starts at $500/month with quarterly QuickBooks consulting available.
Tax Planning
Year-round tax planning and consultation for existing clients. Includes free year-end planning brochures and email updates. Hourly rate $250 for personalized tax strategy sessions. Focuses on small business owners with complex tax situations.
QuickBooks Support
QuickBooks consulting for tax clients. Includes after-the-fact bookkeeping and system setup. Quarterly support starts at $600 with additional fees for detailed record comparisons. Limited to tax preparation clients only.
Business Consulting
New business consulting with 90-minute initial meeting. Covers entity selection, accounting systems, and tax compliance. Excludes legal advice and financial planning. Available for Portland metro area small business owners requiring Schedule C filings.
People
Garland Taylor
CPA and Owner
Certified Public Accountant with 25+ years of Portland small business experience. Former Coopers & Lybrand associate with BS in accounting from Oregon State. 100% USAF veteran owned. Provides direct client service for tax and accounting matters.
Questions
What services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and tax planning for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs requiring Schedule C filings. Excludes payroll services and multi-member entities.
How does your virtual CPA service work?
We use secure online portals, email, and phone communication. No in-person meetings required. Clients receive direct access to CPA Garland Taylor for all tax and accounting matters.
Do you accept new clients?
Currently not accepting new clients as of October 19, 2025. May resume accepting Schedule C filers later in the year when capacity allows.
What are your tax preparation fees?
Schedule C returns start at $1,000. Corporate returns start at $2,500. Monthly bookkeeping starts at $500. Fees quoted in writing before work begins.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve Portland metro area contractors, designers, healthcare professionals, educators, and web developers. Excludes restaurants, real estate, and cannabis businesses.
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Reviews (4)
Mag M.
Mar 13, 2022
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I've worked with Gar for a few years. He knows his business, is responsive, detailed, organized and is easy to work with.
Zach E.
Jan 10, 2019
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I didn't hire Mr. Taylor as a CPA, but I wanted to say that I sent him some questions about my situation and he very nicely took the time to write a very lengthy reply that was very helpful. He strikes me as a very helpful and generous-with-his-time guy.
Leah M.
Apr 13, 2016
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Mr. Taylor exceeded our expectations when we sought his guidance for our personal and business finances. After using a different Agent for a few years, it became apparent we weren't receiving the proper considerations and it was necessary to find somebody with a more specialized skill set. Garland has that skill set and more. His ability to explain such complex nuances in Tax Law in a manner that allowed us to truly understand how to best help him to help ourselves was worth every penny. We will definitely be using his services moving forward and encourage others to engage with him to fortify your financial health.
Vance B.
Mar 23, 2015
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Garland Taylor is my third accountant in 31 years in business. This is my first Yelp review and I signed up just to let others know there really is a great choice for an accountant in Portland. Garland is the perfect mix of attention to detail and pleasant to work with every March (five years now). If you use Quickbooks for your business he is also very knowledgeable with their software. Do yourself a favor and give him a try; you will be happy.
