Where should I go to have my taxes done?

[HeroOfPellinor]

I've just done Turbotax in the past because everything was pretty cut and dry. Now I'll need to clarify some things to potentially save myself thousands. I was wondering if I should find an independent accountant or go to HR BLock or some service like that and let some staffer handle it. What are the costs and benefits of each?

 

[Mill]

Independent accountant.

 

[AnyMal]

Don't do Block, they don't care if you get all the credits. Get an accountant and be prepared to spend $100.00-$200.00

 

[StageLeft]

Yeah I wouldn't go to HR Block. I'm sure you can go to them and find competent people, perhaps at more than regular cost, but their standard joes know less about taxes than me. And I know nothing!

 

[krunchykrome]

I'd say go to an independent tax accountant. It's a lot more personal I believe most are cheaper. I intern at a small tax accounting firm and we charge by page when preparing an invoice for a tax return.

 

[TwiceOver]

If it's simple, do it online for do a 1040ez. Otherwise, find a tax accountant. If you are lucky, you can find an accountant that charges per form.

 

[Gravity]

Anywhere but H&R block or any other chain. They are trained not to get you the most $$ but to get them the most $$. BTW, the cost of having your taxes done is tax deductible.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: Mill
Independent accountant.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

Did anyone see shawshank redemption?

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: PowerMac4Ever
Did anyone see shawshank redemption?

Never thought of that. I could probably have some white-collar criminal do it for a packet of cigs. Hmm...

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor

Originally posted by: PowerMac4Ever
Did anyone see shawshank redemption?

Never thought of that. I could probably have some white-collar criminal do it for a packet of cigs. Hmm...

Exactly!

 

[AzNmAnJLH]

i spent 225 last year. got back 2k so it's worth it... i tried doing it myself and figure only 500 i was glad i went.... they got ways to get money for you