Arvid Mostad, President
Mostad & Christensen, Inc.
During the hectic tax season, it’s especially important to project an air of calm efficiency. Have your entire staff do a general housecleaning now to remove accumulated clutter. Move noisy printers to an area where they won’t distract staff members or clients, and turn down the sound on telephone ringers.
Hold a brainstorming session with your [...]
On January 22, President Obama signed a law that could give taxpayers an early tax deduction for contributions toward earthquake relief in Haiti. Your clients will appreciate being notified about this potential deduction for their 2009 tax returns.
The new law states that if you make cash donations for earthquake relief in Haiti after January 11 [...]
Tragic disasters like the earthquake in Haiti can bring out the best and the worst in people. While many people want to volunteer or contribute money to the Haitian relief effort, others are setting up scams hoping to make high profits from charitable givers.
As a trusted financial advisor, it’s important to let your clients know [...]
Have you told your clients lately how important they are to you and what you can do for them? If you haven’t, it’s time you told them.
Keep in mind that preparing a technically accurate tax return for the client is not enough. When surveyed, clients say they want an accountant who will keep them abreast [...]