Best Accountants in Cartersville, GA

Friends, with tax season upon us, I want to make a few suggestions. There are a number of rogue tax preparation services out there and the legit tax prep services that you probably see on commercials everyday are just that, tax prep services. They are data entry clerks that take a two week course on tax preparation. They are not members of a professional organization and do not have to pass a certification test to prepare tax returns.nnThe educational requirements for CPAs are stringent and continue from year to year. A CPA is a skilled, licensed professional who not only takes the time to get to know their clients, but also discovers tax deductions to save their clients time and money. Unfortunately, many corporations, which you see on commercials everyday this time of year, have marketed their services to taxpayers as similar to those provided by a licensed CPA. It is important to understand the services provided by these corporations are not the same as, and are usually more expensive than, those provided by an extensively qualified CPA. These corporations are comprised of data entry clerks who sit down with a client and fill out tax forms with them. Most of the time, these clerks are completing tasks that taxpayers could simply be doing on their own. A clerk at a tax prep corporation will not help you find original and money-saving solutions for your tax filing. So, when hiring a professional to prepare your taxes, consider the complexity of your personal and business tax situation. In most simple situations, an experiences tax preparer with good references should be able to prepare your returns. But if your tax situation is more complex, a CPA whose educational background and successful completion of the CPA exam proves their understanding of accounting and taxation, may be required. Don't tempt fate, find a qualified CPA in your area.