Since tax season is here, just wondering does anyone out there pay someone else to do their taxes?

Question

If so how much and what type of tax place do you go to? Also how much do you pay for them to be done, if you can include any other relevant info please do,, thx

Answer 1

For the first time this year I am getting someone else (more specifically a CPA firm) to do my taxes. I am guessing it will work out to be around $200-250. You can get it done for cheaper (around $80) at a local HR Block or Jackson Hewitt firm. Depends on how complicated your return is.

Answer 2

You can get your taxes done for as little as:
$20 for a 1040EZ - for persons w/ no dependents; no deductions
$25 for a 1040A - for persons w/dependents; no deductions
$40 for a 1040 - for persons who make >$50,000. or have deductions or are Self-Employed.

You can go to a Popular Tax-Prep Establishment and pay two to four times as much.
Or you can go to a CPA and pay three to five times as much.

Try Self-Employed Individuals that are Authorized Providers of the IRS E-file. A lot of these work out of Multi-Service places year-round.

To make a good choice ask questions, like:
How long have you been in business?
Are you an Authorized E-file Provider?

Remember: A lot of these self-employed individuals have the same qualifications as any of the employees that work at the popular Tax-Prep Establishments.
However, they can charge way less because they usually don't have to pay 12 months of Rent on a leased space that is only being used for 3 months out of the year (Jan 15 - April 15).

Answer 3

I'm a Tax pro so I'm biased but many people do come here.
Honestly many returns can be done on your own,
disks start a 20 bucks.
Many find that these disks are cumbersome to use or they just don't feel comfortable on their own , or they just don't want to do it. So they come to us, our fees start at about 50 bucks, for the most simple returns typically are 80 bucks. Naturally the more complicated the return, the higher the fee. My own average is 147 currently.
A CPA worth his salt will be 200 bucks to start

Answer 4

I am a non-CPA accountant and do income taxes on my own outside of my real estate accounting job. My clients have come via word of mouth by family, friends and coworkers. I am in Pennsylvania and charge $100 for 1040 + state + local returns. I would recommend asking around for somebody who knows somebody like me to do your taxes. You dont need a CPA for a basic 1040 return.

Answer 5

I do my own on paper but I usually use turbotax online to file because I do not qualify for free electronic filing and I figure the $20 or so is worth it for e-filing and having my refund direct deposited in 2-3 weeks time.
I always did my state return myself and on paper until this year - - new jersey has a free online filing option that I was eligible for :)

Answer 6

Last year my personal tax return was done by a local CPA firm. The charge was $200. My business return was only $125 last year because it was so simple. (This year it will likely be a lot more, since it is so complicated.)

Answer 7

i have paid H&R block. and i have also filed my taxes online...both worked well for me. but this is what i suggest..if u have a lot of deductions( i didnt ) i would atleast consult and expert prior to filing to make sure u include all that u are eligible for. I really liked filing online..was quick and very simple..all u need are ure W2's if filing short form.

Answer 8

I have done both but i prefer tax prep software. Try http://MyTaxgurus.com for some discounts and coupons on taxes.

Answer 9

cpa always they know every deduction out there and I pay about $250-$300