Bob began preparing income tax returns as a seasonal associate with H & R Block in 1983. After spending 13 years as a  "blockhead" he branched out and opened his own preparation firm in 1995. Since that time Bob has prepared thousands of returns for his ever-growing client base and now serves as Senior Partner at M & B Tax Associates. Bob is a heavy believer in continuing education requirements for all tax preparers, and has committed to continuing his education annually by obtaining the IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer designation, and completing the Annual  Filing Season (AFTR) refresher course every year. Bob holds the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant)  professional designation and is a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP)  as well as numerous other professional organizations.