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2002 Tax Return Survey Responses

July 10, 2003

Dear Client:

As in previous years, we have mailed surveys to our clients requesting opinions and feedback on the preparation of their income tax returns. The results have been clearly positive! To date, 100% of the 200 replies have been favorable.

Below are just a few of the many client comments we have received:

  • It is a pleasure doing business with the Mellott family, where we have been for about 50 years.
  • Michelle has been friendly, highly professional and a great help resolving all questions and issues that arise.
  • Judy is my favorite receptionist and John has all the attributes times 100. We couldn't ask for better people to handle our taxes.
  • Don, Jr. is the most honest and understanding of such a complicated account. He has command of our situation. Judy and Kim both know my voice and that makes me feel special.
  • I would recommend your firm for many reasons. You are prompt to return calls, are always courteous, friendly, patient and give consideration to how to save the client money. The extra service you provide helps lighten the load.
  • Your firm is the best! The personal touch that everyone in the firm gives to the client is exceptional.
  • Everyone at Mellott & Mellott is wonderful and I want to thank you not only for doing my taxes but for being such good friends.
  • Tom Meyer does a fine job and is always available to personally discuss issues. All employees are friendly and courteous.
  • Because of thorough, competent and very personable service I would recommend you to anyone. John is great!
  • Mellott & Mellott takes the time to make me feel that you value my business and that I'm not just another number or account. Your firm is friendly, competent, efficient and responsive.
  • Your firm associates are friendly and demonstrate the utmost in professionalism. You should be proud of all of them.
  • Your firm provides thorough, considerate and attentive service, I would highly recommend you; I have great trust in our relationship.
  • Your personalized service is like doing business with a friend.
  • Your professionalism both in interpersonal contacts and technical capabilities are superb.
  • My relationship with Mellott is built on honesty, integrity and trust. It is one fine firm!
  • Your firm has provided me with a good balance between contact with the partner and preparer, exactly the service standard I was seeking.
  • Your firm is dependable and quick with my returns. They know me when I call which means they care.

    Based on references like these and we have many more similar to them, we believe you may comfortably refer us to your friends, clients and contacts that need the services of a Certified Public Accountant. (Please see our website for the remaining survey responses.)

    Lastly, while we are consistently rated by our peers in the top 5% of accounting firms, it is the ratings of our clients that mean the most to us.

    Sincerely,

    Donald L. Mellott, Jr.
    Managing Partner

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    The following represent survey responses from the clients at Mellott & Mellott with regard to the 2002 tax season when asked the following...

    Client Would you recommend our Firm to others? If so, why Were the employees of our firm courteous, friendly and responsive?
    Mark A. Yes, good firm, good people, very attentive and efficient. All are great.
    Anne A. I feel this is a professionally run company and I feel confident working with those whom I had contact. Yes
    Fred A. Yes, friendly and professional. Yes
    Denise A. Yes, very professional, prompt, and educated in all areas relating to our needs/trade. Yes
    Robert A. Yes, I would recommend your firm and I have done so, Could not have received more
    prompt and courteous service.
    Kare B. Yes. They are all extremely nice and courteous.
    O.L.B. Yes, consistant, friendly and professional service. Yes
    Jo Ann B. Yes, the quality and of your work is excellent. I have always been treated with courtesy and respect even though I am an individual, not a corporation.
    William B. Yes, very accommodating and professional staff. Yes, despite the stress of the situation we were made comfortable and at ease from the moment we walked in the door.
    Paul B. Yes, Don, Jr. is proactive and that is what I appreciate. Don did his usual great job.
    Alicia B. Yes, professional and completed returns in a timely fashion. Brad has been very helpful with all our concerns.
    Raymond B. Yes, very knowledgeable but too expensive for most the people I know. Extremely so.
    Judy B. Great people; very efficient. Yes, they were great.
    Jane B. Yes, the partners and staff have always exhibited a high level of professionalism and courteousness. They have a strong commitment to excellence which flourishes in their delivery of customer service. Anybody that needs a dependable, high quality accounting firm should choose to do business with M&M. Yes, everybody is always responsive and friendly.
    Rebecca B. Absolutely, we enjoy the personal service. Yes, Judy and Kim both know my voice and that makes me feel special. Don, Jr. is the most honest and understanding of such a complicated account. Don has command of our situation.
    James B. Thorough, honest, dependable personalized service. Yes
    Robert B. Yes, from the time of initial consultation, the firm has always provided the highest quality of professional services in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. I would recommend without reservation. Equal or better than other local/national firms I have dealt with. I am very comfortable and confident dealing with your staff at all levels.
    James B. Yes, always been pleased with service. Absolutely
    Ralph B.
    Yes, capable and personal service. Yes, for about 40 years now.
    John C. Yes, I have been doing business with M&M - Don, Sr. for 31 years. Yes
    David & Margaret C. Yes, the people are most helpful and quick to respond to calls. Yes, everyone was most helpful and seemed willing to go the extra mile to answer our questions.
    Constance C. Yes, very professional, very prompt and they know their business. Yes, absolutely.
    Janet C. Yes, I would recommend your firm to others for many reasons. You are prompt to return calls. You are always courteous, friendly, patient and give consideration to how to save the client money. The extra service you give helps lighten the load on your client. Yes
    Frank C. Yes, friendly, cordial, competent Tax forms and the process is a pain but the staff made it seem almost enjoyable. Yes
    Shirley C. Yes, individuals feel as valued as corporate clients. Always
    Tom & Debbie C. Yes, professional and responsive. Excellent reputation. Always friendly and courteous. Tom Meyer does a fine job and is always available to personally discuss issues.
    Adele C. Yes, you are great. I referred my aunt to you. Yes, I'm glad you have voice mail. It makes it much easier.
    Mrs. Albert C. Yes, you always take care of our needs and were always considerate. Always
    Gina C. Yes, offers comprehensive accounting services and the accountants explain and help with all questions. Absolutely, everyone was so easy to work with, approachable and provided simple and understandable
    adjustments and help.
    Anthony D. Yes, because I have received top notch advice and help for a reasonable cost. Excellent, everyone I had contact with. It is nice to work with a company that provided true customer service.
    William D. Yes, throughout the year Don, Jr. and his staff have given me good advice and have made the tax preparation very easy. Don, Jr., Michelle and Kim were all very helpful. I appreciate everyone's assistance.
    David D. Yes, but I pay too much tax. Yes
    William D. Yes, friendly efficient, easy to work with. Yes
    Gene E. Absolutely, very professional and knowledgeable. We have been doing business together for 30 years. Yes, as always
    Ron E. Yes, always honest and way way above board. Yes
    Richard F. Yes, professional advice, excellent, friendly and service is prompt. Absolutely
    Richard F. Yes, friendly, competent, efficient and responsive. You take time to make me feel that you value my business and that I'm not just another number or account. Yes, Don Jr. and Kim
    Harry F. Yes, quality performance for over 30 years. Yes
    Marty G. Yes, great people. Yes
    Greg G. Yes, staff and partners are professional and knowledgeable. Yes
    Dianne G. Yes, because of prompt courteous service. Yes
    Kathy G. Yes, because of quality of work and professionalism. Extremely
    Andrew G. Yes, because of excellent, personalized service. Yes
    Elizabeth G. Yes, very professional, courteous helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Yes, very much.
    William & Alissa G. Yes, the personalized service we receive is both professional and competent. John is an excellent source of information and gives us confidence in our financial planning. Yes
    Mike G. Yes, great service. Absolutely, I appreciate return labels on the envelopes.
    Blake G. Yes, very thorough, always in touch with clients, easy to read statements. Yes, they were all great.
    David H. Yes, prompt and accurate service. Yes very.
    Carl & Nancy H. Yes, in all of the income tax returns, the firm has uncovered many of my unaccounted legitimate deductions which have not arroused the IRS for an audit and at the same time have always increased my refunds. Yes
    Rick H. Yes, Rick and Greg have always gone the extra mile. Yes
    Gary H. Yes, because service was excellent. Extremely
    James H. Yes, prompt response to my calls. Yes, they were.
    Pat H. Yes, Judy and Rick are so nice. The personal delivery service is great. Yes
    Janice H. Yes, very professional in all our dealings yet still retaining a personal touch. Yes
    Missy H. Definitely, Don, Sr. has been doing our tax returns for over 30 years Yes
    Dan & Bonnie H. Yes, and I referred Robert Carroll to your firm in 2003. Absolutely, all your firm associates are friendly and demonstrate the utmost in professionalism. You should be proud of all of them.
    Dave H. Yes, because of great customer service. Yes
    Tina J. Yes, very highly, They have a great service to their customers. I couldn't ask for any more but quality service. Very much so. I was given the utmost respect and courtesy.
    Leon J. Yes, because of the way we have been treated. Everyone from the receptionist to Mr. Mellott himself have been very kind and helpful. Absolutely, that's why we keep coming back every year.
    George J. Yes, long association; excellence. Everyone
    David & Terri K. Yes and we already have
    referred several people to the firm.
    Yes
    Carolyn K. Yes, we really trust John's advice. Staff members are very dependable. John always takes time to listen to our concerns and helps us find solutions. Yes
    Tom K. Yes, thorough, considerate and attentive service - great trust in the relationship. Yes, from top to bottom and back to the top.
    John K. Yes, because of excellent service. Yes
    John K. Absolutely, responsive and accommodating to the client. My contact was limited to Michael Harman. He was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and accommodating with my schedule.
    Mark K. Yes, the professionalism. Everything was conducted through my finanacial advisor at Lincoln Financial.
    Mary L. Yes Asolutely, as always they were friendly, interested and most helpful.
    Tracy L. Yes, fast efficient, reliable and experienced. Yes
    Charles L. Yes, they have always done an honest good job of my tax returns. Yes
    Bev L. Yes, reliable, friendly, easy to reach and available. Tax return easy to understand and clear directions for filing. Yes
    Charolette L. Yes, very efficient and concerned about their client's welfare. Yes, very much so.
    John L. Yes, personalized service; like doing business with a friend. Yes
    Janet L. Yes, everyone is helpful and answers my questions. Yes
    Bruce M. Yes, helpful, patient, interested in my business. Yes, actually did a portion of my return in advance to help qualify a mortgage
    loan.
    Dennis M. Yes, professional, reliable, dependable and thorough. Yes
    David M. Yes, very thorough and aware of updated tax laws. Yes
    Doug M. Yes, excellent service. Yes
    Adam M. Yes, thorough, easily accessable, good customer relationship and knowledgeable people. Yes, extremely so.
    Kevin M. Yes, and I will. Very professional both in interpersonal contacts and technical capabilities. Yes, I had contact only with Don, Jr. who was superb to work with.
    Jeremy M. Yes, service, accuracy, availability to answer questions. Yes
    Mary Ann M. Yes, accuracy. I always feel free to call if I have a question. Yes
    William M. Yes, professional, thorough and honest. Yes
    James M. Yes, personally acquainted with members of staff for over 40 years; experience always satisfactory. Yes
    Sharbel N. Yes, customer service; knowledge of tax laws in multiple states, hassel free tax preparation. Yes, very courteous.
    Jeff O. Yes, your service has always been nothing short of professional and extremely time efficient. Always
    Curt O. Yes, because of a high level of service Yes
    Joseph O. Yes, trustworthy and honest. It is a pleasure doing business with the Mellott family. Always courteous. Have been doing business with the Mellott family for about 50 years.
    Rachel O. Yes, I have complete confidence in the integrity in the firm's personnel Everyone makes me feel we all respect one another and are working for my
    best advantage
    Laura P. Absolutely, phone calls returned immediately, John is knowledgeable,
    smart and a nice guy.
    Yes
    Michael P. Yes, prompt, professional, accurate and judicious. Yes
    Virginia P. Yes, Tom Meyer and Tom Manner have done an exceptional job and have also helped my children. Yes, exceptionally so.
    William P. Yes, friendly and good follow-up. Tom Manner and Tom Meyer were friendly and helpful.
    K.G.P. Yes, good results. Well done overall but especially my contact. The best!
    Daragh P. Yes, professional service, knowledgeable, considerate of client's
    contraints, time, etc.
    Yes
    Louis P. Yes, if I thought they needed your services and could afford them. I have confidence in John. Yes, extremely.
    Mary P. Yes, the work is well done and always in good time. Yes, I have always found the services of the firm most helpful and timely. They are very courteous and attentive at all times.
    Judy Q. Yes, because you never miss being thorough on my return. You know the tax laws and use them to my benefit. Yes
    Kenneth & Jane R. Yes, of course. Basic competence and honesty of a rare kind. Cooperative attitude. Could not be better.
    John & Marcia R. Yes, confidence that the work will be done accurately and in the best interest of the client. Always! It is always a pleasure to sit down with Don, Sr.
    Sheila R. Yes, very professional, good service. Would be helpful if you had lower rates for small business simple returns. Yes
    Lee R. Yes, definitely. Yes, very much so. They go over backward to make sure all questions, issues or difficult tax situations are handled quickly and thoroughly.
    Vincent R. Yes excellent, neat and accurate preparation. Definitely yes.
    Harry R. Yes, because you know your business, seem to be prompt and efficient and Tom Meyer is nice to deal with. Yes, definitely.
    Marjorie R. Yes, you are friendly and get the job done. Yes
    Bruce R. Yes, great attitude and promptness. Absolutely
    Franklin R. Yes, promptness, timeliness and accuracy of work performed. Without exception.
    Nelson R. Yes, you do a good job. Yes
    Tom R. Yes, excellent service; fast and friendly. Yes, Tom was outstanding to work with. Will recommend M&M to others.
    Gilbert R. Yes, longtime satisfactory service. Yes
    William & Dona R. Yes, great friendly service. Very
    William S. Yes, honest and trustworthy in all years we have dealt with this firm. Yes
    Marianne S. Yes, reputable firm with excellent service. Extremely. The receptionist is very professional and friendly. All calls are returned promptly and questions are answered fully and clearly.
    Natalie S. Yes, my relationship with M&M is built on honesty, integrity and trust. It's one fine firm. Absolutely the best!
    Stephen S. Yes, outstanding service, very knowledgeable, personalized service. Yes
    Lillie S. Yes, very professional. Courteous and accurate. Many years of service. Yes, each and every one.
    Sherry S. Yes, prompt service and attention to detail. Very
    William S. Yes, definitely. Yes
    Donald S. Yes, the personal attention is great. Yes
    Clark S. Yes, service. Yes
    Tom S. Yes, personal and friendly service plus outstanding accurate work. Always 100% Every associates really seems to care about. Plus you can always be confident that your work is accurate and timely.
    Laurence S. Yes, we think the service is good and honest. I like the service and attention of Tom Meyer. We have been associated for 30 years and I have not had any trouble with the IRS. Yes
    Nancy S. Yes, detail accounting of tax information. Personal attention given to customer. Very much so.
    Gertrude S. Yes, dependable and quick with returns. Returns phone calls promptly. Always answers my questions. Knows me when I call which means they care. Very, the receptionist always sounds pleasant when I am trying to reach Mr. Meyer. He makes me feel safer after we talk.
    Alan S. Yes, professionalism. Absolutely!
    Beth T. Yes, and have done so because of expertise, approachable, informative and no questions is unanswered. Yes, absolutely.
    Mark T. Yes, we have always received a good return. Yes, everyone was very courteous and quick to serve my needs.
    Wilbur T. Yes, excellent service. Yes
    Geoff V. Yes, timely and intelligent service. Yes
    Fred W. Yes, succinct, precise, understanding. My only contact other than your reputation was the managing partner and his secretary. Both of whom were super!
    Ray W. Yes, absolutely because quick, accurate service. Yes, everyone demonstrates a sense of urgency and makes thinks happen. Don Mellott being the voice on the message instructions is a nice touch.
    Thomas W. Yes, excellent personal service; always responsive. Yes
    Thomas W. Yes, quality service and quality people. Yes
    George W. Yes, we feel M&M employs kind, caring individuals who are competent. Yes, absolutely.
    Michael Y. Yes, our family has had a long professional relationship with Don. He has our complete trust. Yes, very much so.
    Stephanie Z. Yes, M&M always gets things done in a very timely manner and try their best to benefit the client the most. Yes, very.

    To view client mailings summarizing prior years tax return filings, click on one of the below links:
    Testimonials Relating to 2001 Tax Returns
    Testimonials Relating to 2000 Tax Returns


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