CPAs for Closely-held Businesses, Owners, Investors and the Self-Employed

At L Maxwell Hesse LLC, you won’t find yourself talking to the assistant to the assistant. Here, the two primary professionals of our company will work directly with you, providing experienced and measured tax and planning services. Quick and friendly responses to your questions and concerns are integral to our mission.

Being small means we hear you. We take your instructions to heart and follow your wishes. We enjoy working for individuals as well as businesses. We count many self-employed folks, families, couples and single investors among our valued clients. We have no levels of bureaucracy between you and us.

We love being right in Multnomah Village, a charming neighborhood with a small town feeling. There is some great shopping nearby; you can find antiques, art, crafts and books just a easy stroll from our offices. The small town feeling carries over the way we do business. We get a lot of business by referral, neighbor to neighbor.

Many accountants get grief for being hard to understand. We specialize in what we call “accounting for humans.” We explain things to you in plain English, making your tax and business decisions easier as a result. We do the research so you don’t have to – you stay up to date on the latest in the tax law without cracking a book.
Our firm is a team of two experienced professionals with over 60 years of combined service helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. We focus on understanding your unique situation and providing personalized tax advice and compliance services to support your success.
We primarily work with individuals—including investors, retirees, business owners, professionals, and self-employed taxpayers—who value proactive tax planning and accurate preparation. We also assist closely held businesses when needed, ensuring their owners’ personal and business tax strategies align.
Our services include income tax planning and preparation for individuals, as well as compliance for gift and trust returns. We help clients navigate complex tax situations with clarity and confidence.
We proudly support our local community through assistance to nonprofit organizations.
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