| Tax filing season is right round the corner and it is time | | | | Bureau, the state board of accountancy for CPAs, or |
| to get organized with the paper work and forms. In | | | | the state bar association for attorney.o Make a short |
| case you are nervous about filling the tax returns | | | | list of possible tax preparers and determine whether |
| properly or your tax return is complicated you should | | | | they are just CPAs or experts in taxation. You need a |
| think about using the services of a qualified tax | | | | person who has the tax laws at his fingertips. You |
| preparer. | | | | need to be sure the tax prepare will fill your tax |
| A tax preparer will charge you for filling your tax | | | | returns inaccordance with your state laws and federal |
| returns but you are the one who will responsible for | | | | tax rules.o Choose a tax preparer that has the right |
| the information on the return. So, choose a tax | | | | credentials. Find out whether the tax preparer is an |
| preparer with care. | | | | enrolled agent, certified public accountant, or tax |
| It is in your own interest to choose a qualified and | | | | attorney. Remember only attorneys, CPAs and |
| reputed professional. When choosing a tax preparer | | | | enrolled agents are qualified to represent you the tax |
| think about:o Whether the tax preparer is contactable | | | | return filer before the IRS should there be any problem |
| after the return is filed. Always ask for contact details | | | | like tax audit, collection action, or appeal. |
| as well as references. Be sure to make the effort to | | | | Be wise and learn to avoid scams and frauds. Never |
| check the references thoroughly. Surf the World Wide | | | | believe any tax prepare who makes tall claims about |
| Web and make a list of questions you must ask the | | | | getting you more tax refunds than you are due. You |
| tax preparer before you appoint him or her.o Always | | | | must be able to trust the tax preparer with your |
| undertake a background check. Ask around and | | | | financial records. So choose one with care. |
| check with organizations like the Better Business | | | | |