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We Do Income Taxes. We prepare the 1040 series of returns for individuals and some 1120 and 1065 tax returns for smaller s-corporations and partnerships. We prepare income tax returns for employees, the self employed, investors, retirees, farmers and landlords. We prepare tax returns for those in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, real estate, construction, transportation, education, medical, legal, and other professional services. We can file current year returns as well as prior year and amended returns. We can file for an extension of time to file also, if needed. We can prepare resident, non-resident and part year resident returns for all states. We attend many hours of education per year to keep up to date with both federal and state tax law changes. We can help with all your income tax filing and planning needs. We Do Payroll.
We
also provide payroll services. We’re
licensed by the State of Maine and have our
processes periodically examined by the state, for
your protection and peace of mind. We will
prepare your employee checks or direct deposits,
and also schedule all payroll tax deposits and
payments. If you want to write your own
payroll checks we can assist with that as
well. All employee payroll as well as
payroll taxes will be taken directly from your
business bank accounts and paid directly to the
payees. No money is impounded by us or is
routed through bank accounts owned by us.
You get your employee’s hours to us by phone,
email or fax and we’ll do the rest. We will
mail, email, fax or personally deliver your
payroll checks and reports to you prior to each
payday. We also will prepare all payroll tax
returns, year-end W-2s, and can help with
1099-MISC preparation as well. All W-2 and
1099 Forms are filed electronically. Our
goal is to make payroll easier for you.
We're Barker Business Services and we’re
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Barker Business Services LLC is an income tax preparation, payroll processing and accounting service located just outside of Lincoln, in Mattamiscontis, Maine. It is a family business, owned by and Bruce A. Barker Jr. & Bruce A. Barker Sr. (207) 732-1040 Click here to go to and "Like" our Facebook page Jan - April hours Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, Evenings and Saturdays by appointment May - December hours Monday-Wednesday 9am to afternoon, other hours by appointment |
| We file all
eligible returns electronically, reducing the possibilty
of errors generated at the IRS or State Department of
Revenue that can occur as paper returns are processed
into their systems. With our e-filed return you
should receive your federal refund direct deposited into
your bank account within approximately 7 to 13 days of
filing. Add about five days for a paper refund
check sent by U.S. mail. Other service we provide include: - Maine Sales Tax Preparation and electronic filing, & Notary Services, - Payroll Processing & Quarterly and Year-end Payroll Tax Returns (941, 940, 941C1ME, W-2,/3, 1099/1096) |
| Bruce A. Barker
Jr Tax Preparer / AFSP BruceJr@BarkerTax.com |
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Denyse Barker Payroll Processor Payroll@BarkerTax.com |
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Bruce Barker Sr. (Dad) graduated with a BS degree majoring in accounting from the University of Maine in 1962 and the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking in 1976. He was employed by the State of Maine as a bank examiner (think of Mr. Carter played by Charles Halton in It’s a Wonderful Life) for 14 years, and has been the office manager for two General Motors dealerships, A&S Motors and Clay GMC. During this time, he also prepared tax returns part time as what today would be called a side-gig. Initially he worked for Reggie Clay, who I believe had an office supply store where Pat Locke’s office is located today. Bruce Sr. spent many late hours working with clients at his kitchen table in his Lee Street home back then! At one time a small office was located upstairs in the home, and then moved to the foyer by the front porch. In 1989 Bruce and Emmy took the tax business full time, remodeling the basement into an office with its own entrance. It was part of the Triple Check Tax and Business Services franchise. In 1998 Bruce Sr. passed the Enrolled Agent exam, becoming enrolled to practice before the IRS for tax payers needing representation (tax court, offers-in-compromise, etc.). The business steadily grew, providing tax and payroll services to the area. A few years before I left the Air Force, Dad asked me if I had an interest in the business, as he was at the point of needing to take on a partner, or hold the growth until I could join him. In the fall of 2001 I (Bruce Barker Jr.) joined the business, following a 20 year US Air Force career. At that time the business went fully independent (no franchise) as Barker Business Services. Prior to my retiring, I prepared tax returns for military members and retirees at both KI Sawyer AFB, MI and Dyess AFB, TX as an IRS VITA volunteer. I have graduated from the Community College of the Air Force with an associate’s degree, passed the IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) exam in 2012, and annually complete all training to be recognized by the IRS as participating in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). In 2005 Denyse joined us and started processing payroll. Today she is here beside me as she handles the phone, manages appointments, takes care of our payroll clients, and prepares sales tax returns. In 2015 Mom & Dad sold their home of nearly 50 years to downsize. On December 7th, 2015 we moved to the Lincoln Financial Center, second floor (instead of the basement, hey, we had windows and could see the sky!) over Modern Woodmen of America, at 211 Enfield Road, still in Lincoln. In December of 2023 Dad retired. He and Mom are doing well and enjoying their leisure time. On October 15, 2024 Denyse and I opened the business in our newly renovated office space at our home in Mattamiscontis. This location is about 3 miles from the Lincoln Walmart, easily accessible, and has NO stairs to climb! With decades of income tax preparation and payroll experience the Barker family has been serving clients in the greater Lincoln area since 1976. Don't delay! Call or email us for your tax organizer now. Click here to see how we can help you with your payroll needs. Barker Business Services, LLC is a Maine licensed payroll processor. WE ACCEPT VISA, Master Card, American Express & Discover cards |
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