Few professionals are as misunderstood as tax preparers – at least according to the tax preparers themselves. We asked a broad range of CPAs, Enrolled Agents and other preparers and practitioners what they think are their clients’ most common misconceptions about them; the top answers follow.
- The computer does all the work
- Anyone can do it
- Preparers work for the IRS
- All preparers are equal
- All tax returns are the same
- Their fees are too high
- Not being audited means their preparer is doing a good job
- Preparers only work during tax season
