Archer Lewis · Oregon

Salem,
Oregon

Local accounting & tax services

Archer Lewis Salem

2001 Front St NE, Ste 120, Salem, Oregon, 97301

Phone

503-585-1330

Hours

Mon–Fri: 9AM–5PM

Overview

About our office

Salem is Oregon's capital city, which means a client base that ranges from state employees and small retailers to agricultural operations and professional service firms. Gerald has been working through that mix for years, and what he's learned is that the businesses here respond to straightforward advice delivered by someone who's been paying attention to the local economy. No templates, no guesswork.

Meet the team

Meet our team

  • Gerald Hoots

    Gerald Hoots

    Gerry was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Oregon in 1979. He has been employed in public accounting since 1976, and has been with the firm since 1977. Accounting and Management Advisory Services: Performs and supervises accounting and management advisory services for numerous businesses and non-profit organizations. Works closely with clients and is in frequent contact with them throughout the year. Tax Services: Performs and supervises tax planning and return preparation services for corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and individuals. Assists non-profit organizations with their annual information returns and applications for tax-exempt status. Performs estate planning services and prepares estate and gift tax returns. Education and Training: Holds a B.S. degree in business administration, with areas of concentration in accounting, corporate finance and banking. 1976 honors graduate from Oregon State University. Professional and Community Activities: Member of American Institute of CPAs and the Oregon Society of CPAs

What we offer

Our services

  • 01

    Tax

    Tax planning works best as a year-round conversation, not a once-a-year filing. Archer Lewis advisors stay engaged with your business throughout the year, backed by 600+ specialists nationwide.

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  • 02

    Estate, Trust, & Gift

    What you've built deserves a plan for what happens to it. Archer Lewis handles estate, trust, and gift tax work for business owners and families who want control over how their wealth transfers, and to whom.

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  • 03

    Federal, State & Local Tax

    Federal, state, and local tax obligations don't slow down, and neither do we. Archer Lewis handles accurate, on-time filing across every jurisdiction where your business operates.

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  • 04

    Nonprofit Tax

    Nonprofits aren't exempt from tax complexity. They're just subject to different rules. Archer Lewis handles Form 990, UBIT, and compliance for organizations that can't afford to get it wrong.

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  • 05

    Tax Authority Representation

    Facing the IRS alone is a mistake. Archer Lewis stands between you and the tax authorities, handling audits, appeals, and collections so you don't have to.

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  • 06

    Tax Planning

    Filing accurately is the baseline. Tax planning is what actually reduces what you owe: year-round strategy that shapes decisions before the tax consequences are locked in.

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  • 07

    Accounting

    Accurate financials are the foundation for every decision a business makes. Archer Lewis keeps your books clean and current, giving you numbers you can rely on well beyond tax season.

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  • 08

    Bookkeeping

    Accurate books aren't optional. They're the foundation of every good business decision. Archer Lewis handles your bookkeeping so your numbers are always current, clean, and useful.

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  • 09

    Payroll

    Payroll has to be right every time: employees expect it, the IRS requires it, and mistakes are expensive to fix. Archer Lewis handles payroll accurately and on time so you never have to think about it.

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  • 10

    Assurance

    When lenders, investors, or regulators need confidence in your numbers, Archer Lewis provides the independent verification to support it, through audits, reviews, and compilations handled by specialists who understand what's at stake.

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  • 11

    Compilations

    When you need professionally prepared financial statements but don't require independent verification: a compilation delivers exactly that. Accurate, professionally formatted, and appropriate for the situation.

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  • 12

    Review

    A review provides meaningful independent assurance without the full scope of an audit, the right choice when your stakeholders need more than a compilation but an audit would be more than the situation requires.

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  • 13

    Private Client Services

    High-net-worth individuals and families face financial complexity that extends well beyond an annual tax return. Archer Lewis brings together estate planning, family office services, and succession strategy to help preserve and direct your wealth according to your intentions.

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  • 14

    Estate, Trust, & Gift Planning

    What you've built deserves a plan for what happens to it. Archer Lewis structures estate, trust, and gift strategies that keep more with the people you intend, and less with the IRS.

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  • 15

    Financial & Income Tax Planning

    Personal income tax for high-net-worth individuals isn't just a return: it's a year-round strategy. Archer Lewis integrates your income, investments, and business interests into a single tax-efficient plan.

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  • 16

    Succession & Transfer Planning

    How your business or wealth transfers, to family, a partner, or a buyer, is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make. Archer Lewis builds succession plans that protect your value and give you control over what happens next.

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Industries we serve

Industries our Salem office serves

  • 01

    Small Business

    Most small business owners handle their finances longer than they should. Archer Lewis takes it off your plate: bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and planning handled by a local team that knows your business.

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  • 02

    Real Estate

    Real estate tax is its own discipline. Archer Lewis works with property owners, investors, and developers who need specialists in depreciation, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, and real estate tax strategy.

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  • 03

    Professional Services

    Law firms, consultancies, engineering firms, and other professional service businesses have their own financial complexity. Archer Lewis works with professional service firms that need advisors who understand how they operate.

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Salem, Oregon

70 years of trusted advice. One conversation away.

Address

2001 Front St NE, Ste 120, Salem, Oregon, 97301

Phone

503-585-1330

Mon–Fri: 9AM–5PM

Ready when you are

Sit down with an advisor who knows your business and stays with you all year — not just at tax time.

65,000+ Clients 24+ States
Book a free consultation → 503-585-1330

Also available

Other services at our Salem office

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Business Advisory Services (general)
  • New Business Formation
  • Retirement Planning
  • QuickBooks Consulting

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