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5 Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer

You're really organized and on top of things this tax season. Good for you! You received all your W-2s and 1099s, you collected all your financial statements and receipts, and now it's time to find someone to prepare your tax return. But there's one problem...you're not quite sure how to go about choosing a tax preparer.

It goes without saying that you want someone who's qualified. But how do you know? You want someone who's honest and reliable, too. But, again, how do you know? The last thing you want to do is search online for "tax preparers near me" and randomly pick a preparer from the list, but sometimes it feels like there's no better way.

Relax. There is a better way. Follow these 5 tips for picking a tax preparer to help you

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