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How to Find the Best Tax Preparer or Tax Advisor near You

Aside from vetting a tax preparer, there are some other considerations to keep in mind when looking for tax help. Here are seven tips on how to find the best tax preparer or tax advisor for you. For more details log on http://www.etservicesva.com/<br>

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How to Find the Best Tax Preparer or Tax Advisor near You

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  1. How to Find the Best Tax Preparer or Tax Advisor near You Source: www.etservicesva.com

  2. Aside from vetting a tax preparer, there are some other considerations to keep in mind when looking for tax help. Here are seven tips on how to find the best tax preparer or tax advisor for you.1. Ask for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN)2. Require a CPA, law license or enrolled agent designation3. Look for friends in high places4. Compare tax preparation fees5. Reconsider tax advisors who don't e-file6. Confirm they'll sign on the dotted line7. Check if your advisor would have your back Source: www.etservicesva.com

  3. 1. Ask for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN)The IRS requires anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns for compensation to have a preparer tax identification number, or PTIN. Source: www.etservicesva.com

  4. 2. Require a CPA, law license or enrolled agent designationA PTIN is a basic requirement that's relatively easy to get, so it doesn’t hurt to go a step further and seek out a credentialed preparer who’s also a certified public accountant (CPA), licensed attorney or enrolled agent (EA) Source: www.etservicesva.com

  5. 3. Look for friends in high placesIt includes preparers with PTINs and IRS-recognized professional credentials. Volunteer preparers and preparers with just PTINs won’t be in the database. Source: www.etservicesva.com

  6. 4. Compare tax preparation fees In 2023, the average fee for preparing a non-itemized Form 1040 is around $210, according to a 2022 Drake Software survey of over 3,600 tax preparers in the United States. Source: www.etservicesva.com

  7. 5. Reconsider tax advisors who don't e-file The IRS requires any paid preparer who does more than 11 returns for clients to file electronically via the IRS’s e-file system. Source: www.etservicesva.com

  8. 6. Confirm they'll sign on the dotted line The law requires paid preparers to sign their clients’ returns and provide their PTINs. Never sign a blank tax return — the preparer could put anything on the return, including their own bank account number so they can steal your refund. Source: www.etservicesva.com

  9. 7. Check if your advisor would have your back Enrolled agents, CPAs and attorneys with PTINs can represent you in front of the IRS on audits, payments and collection issues, and appeals. Hence a representative like Tax Service in VA would be ideal for all you account, tax and other financial needs. For Further Details Visit http://www.etservicesva.com/ Source: www.etservicesva.com

  10. Essential Tax Services 13168 Piedmont Vista Drive Haymarket, Virginia, 20169 PH: (703) 754-2601.

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