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About Christy Kirkpatrick

About Christy Kirkpatrick

Christy Kirkpatrick

Principal, Northwest Tax Services, Inc.

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I started out in the world of Public Accounting in 1988 in Salem, Oregon and relocated to the Portland area after the Company I worked for opened an office in Lake Oswego. I continued to work with this Company for over 12 years, while obtaining my tax preparer’s license. After the acquisition of my employer’s firm, I started my own Bookkeeping business in 2007 while still working in the Public Accounting field allowing myself to acquire additional skills, that would benefit me in the future.

Over the years, I learned the value of customer service. Today, I still contend that this is the number one asset a business can offer to their clients. Anyone can go somewhere to have their taxes prepared but it’s the person behind the desk that makes the difference. In this business it’s more than just numbers, it’s being able to listen to the clients needs and having compassion for their situation. Many times you are asking your clients to divulge very sensitive financial data that can be very personal and confidential. Handling this information in a professional manner with confidence makes a very successful relationship with my clients.

I strive to give the clients a relaxed environment and experience where taxes are fun, yes, I said FUN! Taxes don’t have to be scary and when you talk to the clients, in a non-technical way, they seem to understand all this scary tax stuff, their guard comes down and they forget their meeting with their Accountant. They leave feeling a huge weight has been lifted off them and now it’s up to me to sort out the details, this is what I thrive on. It’s like a puzzle or a mystery where I put it all together and the result is a completed tax return.

In a business where taxes are a forever moving target, I am continually updating my education to ensure I am providing the most current up-to-date information. I belong to several Organizations which provide me with literature, as well as a tax library that helps advise my clients and aids in tax planning opportunities.

When I’m not preparing taxes, I enjoy visiting the beach, cooking, gardening and having private time with Husband and my dog CoCo.

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PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS

OAIA – Oregon Association of Independent Accountants

OATC – Oregon Association of Tax Consultants

NATP – National Association of Tax Professionals

NSA – National Society of Accountants

AIPB – American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Christy, Northwest Tax Services, Inc., comes to our office monthly to handle of our company bookkeeping. She is professional, accurate, and understands more than the basic bookkeeping entries needed. She communicates with our CPA and goes above and beyond to make sure that not only the books are balanced but that the process is done right the first time. This is saves a lot of money and frustration when it’s time to file taxes. Her service and personal touch has made a huge difference for us and our business. I would recommend her services without hesitation.
Jill P.- Columbia Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Christy has been an indispensable part of my business for more than a decade. Her strategic counsel on financial and tax issues has played an important role in helping me double the size of my business during that time. And having her support allows me to stay focused on clients rather than getting tangled up in the complication and paperwork that comes with a growing company. Best of all, that all comes with personalized service that just isn’t possible from other accounting and tax services firms.
RICH MILLER- Miller Strategic Communications
Christy is trustworthy and efficient. She answers questions with our business in mind and offers advice that serves us both personally and professionally. She always provides solid recommendations that are best for us in the present and will guide us to further financial stability in the future. We consider her an invaluable asset to our business and financial planning.
JD & REBECCA T.- Oregon
My family and I have been tax preparation clients of Christy Kirkpatrick at Northwest Tax Services, Inc. for both business and personal taxes for many years and have had consistently great results. Christy is extremely easy to work with and is always responsive to my (many) questions and/or concerns. At filing time, I always rest assured that if there is something that I overlooked, or don’t fully comprehend Christy will catch it and make it right. My family and I continue to use Christy even after moving out of State and plan to do so for the foreseeable future because we just don’t think we could find anybody we’d rather work with.
GALEN M.- Idaho
After my official retirement, I started my own consulting business. I needed a quality tax advisor and came into contact with Christy Kirkpatrick. After eight years in my own business, I feel qualified to give an appraisal of Ms. Kirkpatrick. Not only did Ms. Kirkpatrick properly file my annual tax returns in a most timely manner, she provided continuous consult on a variety of business financial issues I faced. New to owning my own business, it is understandable I would have many questions that needed competent advice. I would be glad to recommend Ms. Kirkpatrick and Northwest Tax Services, Inc. to anyone in need of quality financial business support.
MARK D.- Oregon
It’s been a pleasure working with (Christy) NW Tax Services through the years. Their timely, professional, and thorough approach to return filing and tax advice is unsurpassed; and their commitment to customer service and first rate support keep us coming back each year.”
WILL H.- Oregon
I’ve worked with Christy for 5 plus years on my taxes, and I’ve always had a great professional, yet personal experience. Every year she makes suggestions on how to improve my next year AND she spends the time explaining the bits I don’t understand. She’s detailed, thoughtful and I always feel like I get the most beneficial return possible. Plus, she’s a lovely person.
DANA- California
Christy Kirkpatrick has been handling our taxes for over 8 years. Her professionalism exceeds any of the CPA or tax advisers I’ve used in the past. Every year my wife and I remark how pleased we are with her help and service. Even though the amount of business we create is relatively small, Christy treats us like we’re very important clients. It’s this personal level of treatment that will keep us loyal to Christy and North West Tax Services for years to come.
MITCHELL Z- Oregon
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