Certified Public Accountant

What is a cpa?

Certified Public Accountants are state-licensed accounting professionals with unlimited rights to represent clients before the IRS. They handle tax preparation, planning, audits, and advisory work.

When should you use one?

For tax preparation and planning, business accounting, audits, or IRS representation.

How to verify a preparer

Confirm the credential in the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers
Ask for their PTIN and make sure they sign the return they prepare
For CPAs, attorneys, and state-regulated preparers, check the issuing state board or program

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