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While most accountants are employed by businesses and concentrate on areas like cost accounting, payroll accounting, and even forensic accounting, some accountants specialize in tax accounting. These tax accountants stay current on tax policy, IRS rules, and state and local regulations. They apply this specialized knowledge to preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals. For details, see the
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Of the three kinds of Federally Authorized Tax Practitioners (FATPs)—tax attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents (EAs)—probably the least known are the enrolled agents or EAs. Many of them formerly worked for the IRS. They must pass a special examination that covers tax law, the resulting rules, and various IRS procedures. To find out more about EAs and why they can be especially useful as tax preparers, see the full article.
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Thanks to the convenience of one-way video conferencing, you can have an expert help you prepare your taxes right from your Sacramento home. By connecting with TurboTax Live certified public accountants and enrolled agents, you’ll tap into the expertise you need to ensure you’ll get every tax deduction and credit you’re entitled to for the best filing results.
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