Richard E. Clark, Esq.

520-***-****

E-mail: ad2c7m@r.postjobfree.com

Oro Valley, AZ

TAX ATTORNEY

Master Tax Advisor / Tax Return Preparation / Tax Research

Attorney (NY): Highly skilled tax professional, preparation of accurate trust, estate, corporate, partnership and individual income tax returns, successful tax planning for clientele, optimum track record analyzing complicated taxation issues and communicating the resulting tax saving to entity and individual clients, implementing problem solving measures.

Proven Record / Diversity: American Biographical Institute 1990 Man of the Year, 2002 Who’s Who in America, Wall of Tolerance in 2002 in recognition of efforts on behalf of diversity groups including Native Americans, nominated for inclusion in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America (2022) and in America’s Most Honored Lawyers-Top 5% (2022 and 2023).

Advanced Computer Systems

All States Taxation Certification

Investment Tax Certification

Small Business Certification

Retirement Tax and Estate Planning

Negotiation and Mediation Skills

Computerized Income Tax Research

Seminar Presentations

Military Tax Law Certification

Employed by H&R Block, at the highest rating, Level Six, Master Tax Advisor; completed over 680 credit hours of income tax courses (85% more than IRS requirements); preparation of individual and entity income tax returns in Syracuse, NY and Tucson, AZ; possess technical knowledge of tax concepts and ability to successfully apply that expertise in an analytical, creative approach.

Excellent Client Service; expanded client base yearly to preparation of 350 tax returns in 2022 and 2023 thereby increasing profitability; ability to utilize complex tax software systems including Block Works, Microsoft Office and Teams, Dragon Speak Professional and H&R Block software platform to complete work assignments; ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines; manage tax compliance engagements utilizing best practices and professional standards set by the IRS, within budget and deadline expectations.

Perform Computerized Tax Research, communicate results to clients; organize and manage client assignments and projects, including the completion of assigned tasks and project components, as well as working with team members to meet client and self-development expectations.

Established and Managed Scottsdale, AZ law office; upstate New York virtual law firm and Scottsdale Mediation, Ltd. as well as legal aid office at the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona.

Career Overview

Entrepreneurial

H&R Block, Syracuse, NY and Tucson, AZ - Master Tax Advisor, Income Tax Return Preparation 2014-current

Richard E. Clark, PLLC, Syracuse, NY - Virtual Law Office 2010-2014

Albany Law School: Juris Doctor with Emphasis on Taxation

Syracuse University: Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, graduated Summa cum Laude with double major in History & Economics, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Purdue University: Mathematics Major, Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Knowledge & Expertise

Selected Achievements

Education