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More About Tax Preparation

Qualified tax preparers, including Raleigh CPAs, can have a big impact on your tax bill, holding your tax bill to a minimum, and potentially increasing the size of your refund. Review the articles below to learn more about tax preparer options for Raleigh tax filers.

PRIMER ON ENROLLED AGENTS

What is an Enrolled Agent for Taxes?

Enrolled agents—sometimes referred to as EAs—are among the most experienced tax preparation experts you can find. Many are former employees of the IRS, who spent
years reviewing income tax situations. They are among the three kinds of tax preparers recognized by the IRS that can represent their clients in tax matters. To find out more,
see the
article below.

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Weighing the pros and cons of hiring a CPA or EA to help with your taxes? The article that follows breaks it down for you so you know just what these credentials mean.

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What Is a Tax Accountant?

Experts in the preparation of local, state, and federal taxes, tax accountants help clients identify expenses and deductions that can reduce their taxes and get them the largest possible refund they deserve. In addition to calculating taxes, tax accountants can file tax returns for their clients. For more information, consult the full article.

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CPA PRIMER

What is a CPA (Certified
Public Accountant)?

While many accountants build their careers within corporations, others strike out on their own, offering accounting services directly to members of the public. Such accountants must be vetted and licensed by the states or territories in which they reside. These accountants are known as certified public accountants, or CPAs. To learn more about CPAs and how they can help with your tax preparation, see the linked article.

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Tax preparers can complete tax forms and file them for their clients. Normally, tax preparers will analyze a client’s personal and business situation to ascertain which circumstances and expenditures can qualify for tax breaks. To find out more about the different types of tax preparers, see the accompanying article.

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LEARNING ABOUT TAX ATTORNEYS

Everything You Need to Know about a
Tax Attorney

Attorneys who concentrate on the application of tax policies, tax law, and
IRS rules and regulations are called tax attorneys. These tax experts help individuals, businesses, and organizations prepare and file their income tax returns. Many taxpayers engage tax attorneys to help them reduce their taxes far in advance of filing their returns.
To learn more, see the accompanying article.

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