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Tax Preparer Suggestions Wanted

Discussion in 'General Chat Forum' started by afgm, Feb 24, 2011.

  1. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    For a very long time I've used Turbo Tax to do my family taxes.

    I'd like to hire someone to do my return this year and validate some of the assumptions I have made while using Turbo Tax.

    Any suggestions for a trustworthy tax preparer or CPA in the area?
     
  2. luftinarr

    luftinarr Member

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    Irv Ackerman, CPA. 703-430-6527. www.irvackerman.com I've referred him to several people here in the Badlands. His home office is in Sterling. I've been with him for 11 years now.
     
  3. SchwarzFamily

    SchwarzFamily New Member

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    I second Irv Ackerman. I was referred to him a few years ago off the Forum. Good, competent accountant.
     
  4. Hershey

    Hershey New Member

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    Could you give me an idea of how much they charge to file the taxes.
    Is it calculated based on percentage when we get a tax refund?
     
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    No, it was several hundred dollars. They do the same work whether or not you have prepaid the government!
     
  6. luftinarr

    luftinarr Member

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    That's a sign of a BAD preparer if they charge you a percentage of the refund. Irv's prices are very reasonable considering the amount of information that is now required by the IRS. Prices are based on the number of items you have and their complexity. A normal W-2, 1099-INT, some Sch.A for in federal/state might be $275ish. Much more than that will be higher, of course. All depends on what you have.
     
  7. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    Any other suggestions, I'd like to talk to a couple of options?
     
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    Maybe a bit late, but... I've used Rajan Seth for the past 3-4 years now. He seems thorough and efficient, but I don't consider myself tax-savvy by any stretch of the imagination. Fortunately he is close by and does allow a free initial consultation, and so, if you're still looking, you may check him out too. His ad is in the inside back-cover of the March newsletter.

    Rajan Seth
    Seth Enterprises, CPA
    22066 Auction Barn Drive,
    Ashburn, VA 20148 (map)
    Office: 703-723-9651

     

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