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CPA Versus Tax Preparer: What’s the Difference?

Summit CPA

While the IRS encourages non-credentialed tax preparers to increase their knowledge through continuing education, doing so is optional. A PTIN authorizes the holder to do one specific thing: prepare taxes for compensation.

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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

MyIRSRelief

When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.

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Earn $20 per Book Promoting My Tax Preparer Book from Home in Your Spare Time

AdviceForTaxpreparers

Advice for Tax Preparers Making tax preparers lives easier one blog at a time HOME. Earn $20 per Book Promoting My Tax Preparer Book from Home in Your Spare Time. by Bill Meador, CPA, JD. Now I understand the first reaction of many accountants to the concept of selling anything. That’s fine.

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1041 Trust Tax Preparation and the Need for Professional Tax Help

MyIRSRelief

Trust tax preparation can be a challenging task, even for experienced tax preparers. Why You May Need Professional Help There are several reasons why you may want to consider hiring a professional to help you with your trust tax preparation needs. This can help you to avoid costly tax penalties and errors.

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Maximizing the Tax Preparation Interaction

Withum

Extensions are permitted that will postpone the due date, but the payments cannot be extended and balances due and the first quarter estimated taxes, if required, must be paid by the original due date of April 15 th or 17 th. However, the starting point is when your concerns are mentioned to your accountant.

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Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers

CPA Practice

“If your preparer asks you to sign a blank return, refuses to sign your return as your return preparer, or is charging you a fee based on the size of your refund, consult the IRS’s website and tips to make sure you are not exposing yourself to trouble.” “Tax Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. “As

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

Going Concern

It’s been a while since we’ve done an Accountants Behaving Badly megapost ( 381 days ago , actually), here’s some bad behavior you may have missed. Twice-Convicted Accountant Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $1.1 Palos Hills Accountant Indicted In $7.8M This stock photo is incredible.