Tax season is one of the most frustrating aspects of having a job. The one thing that compounds this frustration is waiting or forgetting to do your taxes until the last minute, meaning you have to rush just to get everything done on time to avoid a penalty. This can lead to mistakes and pointless errors that can cost you even more money. As taxes are officially due next week, it’s important to find a tax preparer that can complete this preparation quickly and without error. Thankfully, there are a number of tips that you can utilize when searching for a good last-minute tax preparer.
Verify Eligibility to File the Return
The tips for finding a good tax preparer when there’s not much time left before taxes are due are not all that different from tips for finding a good tax preparer when there’s lots of time before taxes are due. Following a few simple tips will always yield a good tax preparer. The only difference with waiting until the last minute is that it might be more difficult to find one that isn’t completely busy. The first tip to remember is to verify if the tax preparer is fully eligible to file your return. Due to certain regulations, all tax preparers are required by law to have a PTIN number in order to file your return. Ask immediately if the tax preparer has this number and make sure they are compliant with any further state regulations.