Tax Strategies
The Truth Behind Five Tax Myths
03/10/08 - 11:26 AM EDT
There are obvious advantages to using a tax preparer. According to the GAO report, in 2002 taxpayers received an average of 65% more back using a paid tax preparer than by filing their own returns. But one tax preparer isn't the same as another: Most states don't require any particular licensing for tax preparers. So anyone -- from a CPA or an attorney to a high-school dropout -- can legally prepare your taxes. So take care when choosing a tax preparer, because no matter who does your taxes, you're responsible for extra taxes, fees and penalties from any mistakes.
Students can use tax credits to pay less or even nothing to Uncle Sam.
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Catch up on his thinking on the hottest topics of the past week.
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See who made what calls.
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