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We are pleased to announce Andrew (Andy) Mitchell as a new Shareholder of the firm, effective January 1, 2011.   

Andy has extensive experience in auditing, accounting and tax services to middle market clients in diverse industries including retail, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing and other industries. As Director of the firm’s Assurance Services department, Andy has provided a variety of accounting and consulting services; such as agreed upon procedures, internal control reviews and business consulting.  Read the rest of this entry »

November marks 20 years of exquisite cuisine provided by Ponti Seafood Grill!  In celebration, owner, Richard Malia will be hosting a dinner in support of the Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) Culinary program, and all proceeds will go the SCCC Culinary Scholarship fund.  Read the rest of this entry »

Congrats to our very own, Allison Gillette, for her recent election to the 2010 – 2011 Board of Directors for the HFTP Greater Puget Sound Chapter!  Allison is a Staff II Accountant at Clothier & Head and specializes in tax services for hospitality industry clients.   Read the rest of this entry »

Introducing Clothier & Head’s Financial Planning Services. A fee-based way to get great, independent financial advice.

In today’s world of financial services, we have developed a way to address your concerns and help secure your financial future. We want to give you an understanding of where you are today, and where you want to be in the future. We have partnered with a few financial service providers, and together we prepare a comprehensive financial plan based on your unique objectives and circumstances. The Financial Planning Service is fee-based, meaning it is completely objective and free from any pressure to buy or invest. Read the rest of this entry »

Seattle Business Monthly recently recognized Seattle’s 87 Top Business Lawyers. Here at Clothier & Head, we would like to take the time to do the same. Read the rest of this entry »

Roth IRA’s can be an important part of your retirement savings plan. Though no tax deduction is available for contributions to a Roth IRA, the investment growth is tax free. Unlike traditional IRA’s, qualified distributions made after age 59 are completely tax-free, including all investment earnings. This could result in a significant tax savings in future years. Read the rest of this entry »

The Internal Revenue Service has significantly stepped up their audit frequency and has modified the manner in which they contact taxpayers to include cold calls. Read the rest of this entry »

Wow! That is the word I would use to describe the new FareStart Restaurant at Seventh Avenue and Virginia Street in Seattle, Washington. Not solely because of the amazing building renovation resulting from a three-year fundraising campaign, but because every penny spent prepares homeless and disadvantaged men and women for jobs in the foodservice industry. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve purchased, built or substantially remodeled your restaurant within the last few years, you’ve probably heard the term “Cost Segregation”. If you haven’t, you may be paying your taxes earlier than necessary. If you have heard of it, you most likely know that the reason to have a cost segregation study performed on your building is to increase cash flow by accelerating tax depreciation deductions into the earlier years of the life of the building, and thus reduce tax payments during those years. Read the rest of this entry »

As we transition from 2006 to 2007, we look back on a year that was filled with the introduction of new programs and technology. I guess one could say, 2006 proved to be an exciting year of change for Clothier & Head. Our commitment to developing our people, serving our clients, and leading our firm was met by several important firm wide initiatives. From our conversion to paperless to our focus on recruiting to our re-branding efforts (plus many more), it was definitely a busy and exciting year.

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