01/19/2026
Looking for a tax accountant to prepare your 2025 tax return? 📄💰
Be sure to ask these important questions before you decide:
• Do you specialize in individual, self-employed, or small business tax returns?
• Are you properly registered with the IRS to prepare and e-file tax returns (PTIN/EFIN)?
• Will you sign the return as the paid preparer, or will it be filed as “self-prepared”?
• What documents will you need from me for 2025?
• How do you charge for tax preparation—flat fee or based on complexity?
• Will you help identify deductions and credits I may qualify for?
• Who prepares the return, and is it reviewed before filing?
• Will you be available after filing if questions or audits arise?
The right tax accountant should be transparent, credentialed, and accountable—not just someone who plugs in numbers.