Ever wonder how to find the right tax professional to fit your specific needs? In this piece, Kiplinger's offers their advice on how to hire a tax pro. They offer some valuable tips on where to find potential tax preparers including:
- Your first stop should be the IRS's Web site.
- Another source of free person-to-person tax help is the AARP's Tax-Aide program.
- At CPAdirectory.com, you can also ask licensed CPAs your tax questions during live chats.
I've shared a number of times why I use a CPA to do my taxes. If you're thinking of hiring a tax professional, be sure to review my posts titled Need Help this Tax Season? and 3 Keys to Choosing the Best Tax Pro for additional information.
If you're thinking of doing your taxes yourself, be sure to read these posts:
- Six Don't-Miss Tax Breaks
- Eight Ways to Avoid an Audit
- Tax Law Changes You'll Need to Consider for 2005 Income Tax Returns
- Top 10 New Year Tax Resolutions
- The Fastest Tax Refund Possible
- Five Common Tax Filing Mistakes
- Tax Savvy Ways to Save for an Education
- The Basics of Tax Record Keeping: What Should You Keep?
- As Audits Increase, Taxpayers Should Seek Professional Assistance to Avoid Trouble with the IRS
FMF recommends: H&R Block. Do it yourself or have us do it. It's never been easier.
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