Ronald J. Carlson, CPA Consultant Ron has been with Johnson, West & Co. for nearly 40 years. He is currently a consultant to Johnson West's tax department and assists the firm’s multi-disciplinary tax team by keeping firm clients up-to-date on the latest tax issues. Keeping up with the nuances and intricacies of the ever changing tax codes is no small feat. Ron maintains expert knowledge on individual, corporate, partnership and LLC tax issues. Working from the perspective of the big picture, he helps clients make decisions today that reduce their tax liability tomorrow. Ron enjoys the opportunity and challenge of working together with his clients. He finds it very rewarding when he can provide ideas to help clients manage their businesses more efficiently and exploit tax opportunities. Whether his client wants to buy a company, minimize an income or estate tax burden, or design a strategy for growth, Ron finds ways to make it happen. He believes nothing beats earning a client's trust and respect on the way to helping them reach their goals. His Clients Include: - Individuals - Corporations - Partnerships - Closely Held Businesses - Limited Liability Companies - S Corporations - Estates and Trusts - Manufacturing Companies - Construction Companies Designations: - Certified Public Accountant Memberships/Involvement: - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Minnesota Society of CPAs - American Legion Education: - B.A., Macalester College Contact Information: (651) 287-6305 rjc@johnsonwest.com