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Clark Financial Services, located in Hickory Hills, IL was established in 2000 to provide affordable and quality tax preparation services to the greater southwest Chicago metro area and suburbs. Clark Financial Services is a BBB Accredited business.
Mission Statement
- Our mission is to partner with clients to help them to complete their annual tax preparation requirements.
- We put our client's interest first, act with integrity and honesty, and strive for excellence in every facet of our practice.
- Our firm provides a comprehensive tax preparation services. We will prepare a complete and accurate return based upon the information provided by the client.
- Our compensation and potential conflicts of interests will be fully disclosed at all times to our client's.
- As highly motivated tax professionals, we are dedicated to creating strong relationships with our client's by delivering the best tax solutions to fit our client's needs.
- We believe and practice excellence, commitment and dedication to our client relationships.
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Timothy J. Clark, CFP®, EA
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Timothy J. Clark, CFP®, EA, The Senior Tax Professional and founder of Clark Financial Services has over 37 years of income tax preparation experience for individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses and charitable organizations. Mr. Clark formerly was the Vice President and Fiduciary Income Tax Manager for the First National Bank of Chicago's Personal Trust Tax Services Unit. Mr. Clark is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner and an Enrolled Agent.
Among other accomplishments, Mr. Clark is the Past-President of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Mr. Clark is a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers and National Association of Enrolled Agents.
Mr. Clark is a lifelong resident of the Chicago's southwest side community and attended St. Laurence High School (1976) in Burbank, IL. Mr. Clark earned his Masters of Business Administration from St. Xavier University in 1992 and completed his Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Major: Finance) from DePaul University in 1984. Mr. Clark has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1987 and an Enrolled Agent since 2003.
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Interview Q&A
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How long have you been in business?
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Clark Financial Services has been in business since November 1, 2000.
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What is your primary product or service?
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Individual income tax preparation services.
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How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
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Timothy J Clark, the owner of Clark Financial Services began his career in tax services in 1977 at the First National Bank of Chicago's Trust Tax Unit. When he left the bank in 2000 as a Vice President for the tax group, he started Clark Financial Services.
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How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
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The tax professionals at Clark Financial Services are experienced Enrolled Agents who are committed to providing superior service to our clients.
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How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
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Our office is located in Hickory Hills, IL
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Provide detailed directions to your location
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Our Hickory Hills office is located at 7667 W 95th Street, Suite 210, Hickory Hills IL, 60457 (located on the southwest corner of the 95th Street and 76th Avenue intersection). Hours at the Hickory Hills office are strictly by appointment.
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What type of payments do you accept?
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We accept cash, check, debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card)
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Which areas do you service?
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Primarily we serve the south and southwest Chicago and suburbs, and northwest Indiana. However, we do accept clients from anywhere in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
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Timothy J Clark CFP, EA is the owner and is available year round for your tax questions and/or concerns.
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What are your hours of operation?
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Hours are strictly by appointment only. Generally Monday through Saturdays, including evening appointments.
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What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
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A referral.
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What is your favorite quote?
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Adapt to the situation, innovate a solution and overcome the obstacle (unknown source)
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