Tips On Tax Preparers

* Avoid preparers who claim they can get larger refunds than other preparers, or who guarantee results or base fees on a percentage of the amount of the refund.
* Never sign a blank return, even if the preparer asks you to.
* Before signing your return, review it to ensure the tax information and your name, address and Social Security numbers(s) are correct and that you understand the entries and are comfortable with the accuracy of the return.
* Check to see if the preparer has any questionable history with the Better Business Bureau, the state's board of accountancy for CPAs, the state's bar association for attorneys or the state's Attorney General's office.