How Do You Find A Tax Expert?

Suggestions From Taxpert

Finding a tax expert can be a daunting task. Over the years, Taxpert has developed some critieria that can make this process more productive for you.

1. Ask your friends and acquaintances who their tax professional is.

2. The inital appointment with this person should always be free. Beware of excessive hype.

3. The person should be certified in some way. Taxpert suggests you use an enrolled agent or a CPA.

4. The professional should have a passion for taxes. For example, ask him or her for a short history of the federal tax system . Here's a link that you may find useful:

Does Your Tax Expert Know About This?

5. The person you choose should always have the time to talk with you and should not send you a bill for every second you're talking, whether in person or otherwise.

6. Your professional should not use tax jargon when explaining issues to you. If the individual can't use plain English, keep on looking.

7. Your taxpert should give you the feeling of competency and good will. Trust your inner voice here!