Liberty Tax
★★★★★ (219 reviews)10500 W Markham St #107, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 712-2455
Website: www.libertytax.com/20891
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★ (199 reviews)12310 Chenal Pkwy #105, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 209-8791
Website: office.jacksonhewitt.com/tax-preparation-services-locations/en/ar/little-rock/12310-chenal-parkway/13412?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=13412
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["12 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
Denman, Hamilton & Associates CPA, PLLC
★★★★★ (141 reviews)310 Natural Resources Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 229-8806
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Performance Tax Group
★★★★★ (95 reviews)905 La Harpe Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 613-7423
Website: performancetaxgroup.com/contact
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
H&R Block
★★★★½ (96 reviews)301 N Shackleford Rd G1, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 225-4228
Website: www.hrblock.com/tax-office-near-me/arkansas/little-rock/64594/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {"Friday":["12–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–5 PM"]}
TurboTax - Downtown, Little Rock
★★★★★ (58 reviews)400 W Capitol Ave #1753 Suite 1700, Office 1739, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 232-0812
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/local-tax-offices/ar/little-rock/fd987264ee694f21ad75ee017dde1f3c
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–7 PM"]}
Tucker's Affordable Tax Services
★★★★★ (42 reviews)2706 Welch St, Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 425-0660
Website: sites.google.com/tuckersaffordablefinancialservices.com/tuckers-affordable-tax-service/home
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["3–5 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Shariq Haroon CPA PLLC
★★★★★ (23 reviews)10515 W Markham St Ste E4, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 712-0097
Website: www.shariqharooncpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Latino's Tax Service
★★★★½ (24 reviews)8912 Stagecoach Rd #8, Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 407-0639
Website: www.google.com/search?q=latinos+tax+service&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1088US1088&oq=latinos&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgCECMYJxiABBiKBTIMCAAQRRg5GLEDGIAEMgYIARBFGDsyDAgCECMYJxiABBiKBTINCAMQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAQQABiRAhiABBiKBTIKCAUQABixAxiABDINCAYQLhivARjHARiABDIHCAcQABiABDINCAgQLhjHARjRAxiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDI5NjRqMGo5qAIGsAIB8QWNIC1stIPh1Q&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=editprofile/info
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–3 PM"]}
Swanson Reed | Specialist R&D Tax Advisors
★★★★½ (22 reviews)6834 Cantrell Rd #1012, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 588-0500
Website: www.swansonreed.com/arkansas
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"]}
Consultores MQ Corp
★★★★☆ (23 reviews)8218 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-4460
Website: www.consultoresmqcorp.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Erga Income Tax Inc.
★★★★★ (18 reviews)210 S Victory St, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-4560
Website: www.facebook.com/ergaincometax
Hours: {"Friday":["12–4 PM"],"Monday":["12–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["12–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["12–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["12–4 PM"]}
Fair & Co CPAs
★★★★½ (18 reviews)6001 Valley Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 227-6220
Website: www.fairandcompany.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
La Guia Hispana Income Tax Services LLC
★★★★½ (16 reviews)10506 Stagecoach Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 562-1080
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Limitless Financials, LLC
★★★★★ (14 reviews)415 N McKinley St #835, Little Rock, AR 72205
(877) 744-0838
Website: www.limitlessfinancials.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Brenda's Tax Services
★★★★★ (12 reviews)14625 Claude Dr, Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-7433
Hours: {}
Stacy Tax Service
★★★★★ (12 reviews)2723 Foxcroft Rd Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 246-5624
Website: www.stacytaxservice.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6:30 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
JSA CPAs, PLLC
★★★★★ (12 reviews)1405 N Pierce St # 204, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 372-4180
Website: www.jsacpas.net
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Todd & Associates CPAs
★★★★½ (11 reviews)8120 Flintridge Rd # A, Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 562-7679
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Hall's Tax Services
★★★★½ (10 reviews)8508 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 749-3239
Website: www.hallstaxinc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Money Right Tax Service II
★★★★★ (8 reviews)11324 Arcade Dr #1, Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 747-1110
Website: www.moneyrightservices.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
D&M Tax Services, LLC
★★★★★ (8 reviews)1900 S University Ave # B, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 562-1300
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Minton and Son Tax, Inc.
★★★★★ (7 reviews)1922 S Main St, Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 375-2204
Website: www.mintonandsons.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
Scruggs Ridge & Company, CPAs
★★★★☆ (9 reviews)13501 Chenal Pkwy #100, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 224-7100
Hours: {"Friday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"]}
BFJW Accountants, an Archer Lewis firm
★★★★½ (7 reviews)5420 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-0990
Website: www.bfjwcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Abrams' Services
★★★★★ (6 reviews)3221 John Barrow Rd B, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 223-4802
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Crown Solutions and Consulting LLC
★★★★★ (6 reviews)10201 W Markham St Suite 341, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 398-3286
Website: www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-arkansas
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Snow Tax & Business Services - Little Rock Tax Service
★★★★½ (6 reviews)11215 Hermitage Rd #202, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 771-1712
Website: www.snowcanhelp.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–6 PM"]}
Arkansas Select Tax Services, Inc.
★★★★★ (5 reviews)10700 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste. A6B, Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 537-0711
Website: www.arkansasselecttaxservices.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
Halamek Tax and Advisory PLLC
★★★★★ (5 reviews)10800 Financial Centre Pkwy #380, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 515-2675
Website: www.halamektax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
Neil Deininger & Company
★★★★★ (5 reviews)920 W 2nd St #103, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 372-9000
Website: www.ndtaxlaw.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Gaither & Hollenberg
★★★★★ (5 reviews)5300 Evergreen Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-1440
Website: www.gaitherhollenberg.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Linda Brimley Tax Service
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)5103 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 529-5266
Website: taxladyandassocs.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Brown Rogers and Company
★★★★½ (4 reviews)1701 Centerview Dr Ste 314, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 225-3641
Website: www.brownrogers.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
EKW Advantage
★★★½☆ (5 reviews)16723 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 225-2154
Website: www.ekwadvantage.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Pearson Accounting
★★★★☆ (4 reviews)10012 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 223-8444
Website: www.pearson-cpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–3 PM"]}
VIP Tax Prep, LLC
★★★★★ (3 reviews)425 W Capitol Ave Ste 1515, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 291-1006
Website: viptax.online
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Tax Team Inc
★★★★★ (3 reviews)221 W 2nd St #524, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 225-6230
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Ellis, Tucker & Aldridge LLP
★★★☆☆ (4 reviews)10016 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3987
Website: www.etacpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Brandon Accounting & tax service
★★★½☆ (3 reviews)507 N University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3111
Website: jbrandoncpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
B J King Accounting Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)7107 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 664-4617
Hours: {}
Forrester Tax Services LLC
★★★★★ (2 reviews)1509 Green Mountain Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 604-2226
Hours: {}
Mann Hasson & Co
★★★★★ (2 reviews)18 Corporate Hill Dr #207, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-1600
Website: www.mannhasson.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Express Paperwork
★★★★★ (2 reviews)9421 W Markham St # A, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 372-1015
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Little Shaneyfelt Marshall-Co
★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)1501 N University Ave # 600, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 666-2879
Website: lsmcpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Arkansas Accounting Co
★★★★★ (1 reviews)310 Natural Resources Dr # 1, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 374-0247
Website: splinternetmarketing.com/local-pros/ar/little-rock/arkansas-accounting-co
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Howland & Norris
★★★★★ (1 reviews)401 W Capitol Ave # 501, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 372-3112
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–7 PM"]}
Toombs Tax Services
★★★★★ (1 reviews)1400 S Woodrow St, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 666-7664
Hours: {}
Express-Tax
★★★★★ (1 reviews)6701 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 712-0242
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7 PM"]}
Erwin & Company, CPAs
★★★★☆ (1 reviews)6311 Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-7486
Website: erwinco.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Norris D Tillman - TurboTax Expert
400 W Capitol Ave #1753 Suite 1700, Office 1739, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 232-0806
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/local-tax-experts/norris-d-tillman/1293fe8f3dd10b547888c79229cdf5a7f68?cid=ye
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–7 PM"]}
About Tax Preparers in Little Rock, AR
Finding a qualified tax preparer in Little Rock means working with someone who understands Arkansas’s specific tax landscape. The capital city’s economy is anchored by state government, healthcare (like the UAMS medical center), and a growing logistics sector. If you run a small business in the River Market district or work remotely for an out-of-state company, a local preparer can help you navigate multi-state filing requirements and take advantage of state-specific deductions.
Many Little Rock residents need a tax pro because their financial situation has grown more complex. Freelancers, real estate investors, or families claiming education credits from UALR or Philander Smith often benefit from expert guidance. A preparer can also help you avoid common errors that trigger IRS audits, such as misreporting gig economy income or failing to document charitable contributions.
Before you choose, verify credentials through the Arkansas Board of Public Accountancy or check for an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). This ensures your preparer meets state licensing standards and can represent you in an audit. A little upfront research saves headaches later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications should a tax preparer have?
At minimum, a paid tax preparer must have an IRS-issued PTIN. Look for additional credentials like Enrolled Agent (EA) status, CPA license, or completion of the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. These indicate higher levels of training and accountability.
How much does tax preparation cost?
Simple individual returns (W-2 income only) typically cost $100-$300. Returns with itemized deductions, self-employment income, or rental properties can cost $300-$800 or more. Always ask for a fee estimate upfront before committing.
What documents do I need to bring to my tax preparer?
Bring all W-2s, 1099 forms, records of deductible expenses, last year's tax return, Social Security numbers for all family members, bank account information for direct deposit, and any IRS correspondence you have received.
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