2007-01-07 07:25:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
Depends on how complicated your return is and how much you're willing to pay for advice. Generally, a CPA in public practice is far better qualified to do a tax return than the people hired at national chains. Also, a CPA is better qualified to help you with tax planning. That said, if your return is really basic, there isn't much point in paying a high priced CPA to do your return.
For the record, when I was working for a small public accounting firm, we actually charged less than H & R Block and Jackson Hewitt. Also, our staff had a minimum of 5 years experience in tax before doing a return, and all returns were reviewed by individuals with over 20 years experience.
2007-01-07 07:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not comfortable with doing them yourself, then it's your choice. If your return is very simple, then the chains will probably do a competent job, and cost less than a CPA. If it's complicated, a CPA would be a good route.
If your income is under around $40,000, you can also have your return done at no charge at a VITA site. See irs.gov for more info on that program.
2007-01-07 15:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to do them yourself. All instructions are available on line for free at irs.gov, and you can peruse the table of contents in Publication 17 to see what applies to you (generally) and what doesn't.
If you just don't want your head to spin off from reading tax rules, compare prices for tax preparers before you make a choice. The fees can be substantial.
2007-01-07 15:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File with whoever you feel comfortable with and you trust.
2007-01-07 15:28:39 · answer #4 · answered by WB 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋