How to Find the Best Accountants for Estate and Income Taxes

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By Rio Ann Hessler
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Tax Accountant

Most individual taxpayers and Small Businesses can benefit from employing a Tax Accountant. The IRS Tax code is so complex that for many tax issues such as taking full deductions for individuals, or calculating employment taxes for small businesses, a tax accountant is necessary.

For individuals who are active investors, an accountant may also be necessary for tax filing. How do I find a tax accountant?

If you decide to hire an accountant to do your taxes, these are some tips to help you choose the best one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Tax accountant
CPA
Tax Lawyer
Turbo tax

Step 1

Tax Accountant

Find the best accountant to prepare your tax return by visiting the IRS website and hiring an Enrolled Agent. An enrolled agent is a tax professional registered with the IRS. These agents have passed a test and passed a background check by the IRS. Enrolled Agents are specialist in specific areas of the tax code. If you have a complex tax situation, consider hiring an enrolled agent.

Enrolled Agents also provide representation in front of the IRS if the taxpayer needs it. Visit the IRS website to find enrolled agent in your area.
Step 2

Tax Accountant

Find the best accountant for your income tax return by hiring a lawyer. Tax lawyers are specialists in tax law and are best at complex tax legal issues. These lawyers take your tax case before the Courts. Choose a tax attorney for very complex issues. Estate tax issues are very complex and best handled by a tax lawyer. Visit your state Accounting Board and search for tax lawyers. Also search on the Association of Certified Public Accountants website.
Step 3

Tax accountant

Find the best accountant to prepare your tax return by hiring a Certified Public Accountant or CPA. CPAs are licensed by each state and some specialize in taxes. Most CPA are best suited for audit work, so make sure to hire one that specializes in tax. Visit your state Accounting Board website and search for ads for CPA tax preparer
Step 4

Tax Accountant

If you have a simple tax return, HR Block or a local tax service business will be sufficient to prepare your income tax return. You can also try doing it yourself with the help of tax software, such as Turbo Tax by Intuit.