MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Many taxpayers may look for a tax preparer for help when filing their taxes for a business or after making a major life change. While a tax preparer can provide assistance, selecting the wrong one can leave a person vulnerable to scam or identity theft.
The Better Business Bureau recommends finding a trustworthy tax preparer to handle finances and sensitive personal information.
“Not all tax preparers are legitimate, and scammers are out there to take advantage of you,” said Tiffany Bernhardt Schultz from the Better Business Bureau Wisconsin. “So make sure that before you hire and hire somebody that you are comfortable with that person, you’re comfortable sharing the information with them and they are a legitimate company.”
1. Review credentials – There are several different types of tax preparers in the United States. Some are qualified to represent their clients to the IRS. Others can lend a hand with the paperwork, but may have limitations when it comes to understanding of more complicated tax laws or unable to represent a client.
“If you anticipate any type of problems, maybe you’re going to need assistance down the road after your taxes filed, you’re going to want to make sure that that tax preparer is available to help you if anything should come up in the off season,” recommended Schultz.
2. Get…
