The new client is referred by a friend. She lives oversea and has questions about her tax situation. She asked if we could talk on the phone.
I have email correspondence with her and found out the area she needed help in. I think I can help her on this issue with preparing a tax return.
a. Should I charge for phone conversation (she is living overseas and she may ask me questions about her specific situation)?
b. If yes, how would you set it up? Asking for retainer before the call.
c. Do you tell her your charge for in increment of 15 minutes, half hours or hourly rate?
Thanks.