Merrill Barter , CPA

Managing Director


Merrill is a managing director in BNN’s tax practice, and a member of the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. He has more than 25 years of experience working in the tax field, including governmental, public company, and public accounting. Merrill works with a broad spectrum of clients, including large corporations and mid-tier/privately owned business entities and their owners.  He has experience working in multiple areas of state and local taxation, including sales and use, income/franchise and gross receipts taxes, and leverages his experience to provide a high level of service and creative solutions to address his clients’ tax situations.

Merrill specializes in assisting clients with state tax issues, with a focus on multi-state compliance and planning. He has extensive experience in sales and use tax matters, including helping clients determine the proper sales tax treatment of their products and services. Merrill routinely works directly with state tax authorities on behalf of his clients to resolve state tax matters and obtain the best possible outcomes.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with highest distinction, from Husson University, and a master’s in taxation from Thomas College.

Three Things You Don’t Know About Me

  • I like to travel.
  • In my down time I enjoy reading.
  • I am married with three daughters.

Speaking Engagements

Business Activities:

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants

Past Chair, Baker Tilly International State and Local Tax Committee

Volunteer/Service Activities:

Board Member, METRO Greater Portland Transit District