With just two months until tax filing season begins, the IRS is helping taxpayers get ready with a new tax preparedness series. The latest installment in that series offers 10 tips on how to choose a tax preparer. To avoid hiring an unethical tax preparer or being the victim of a tax scam, the IRS encourages you to research your tax preparer’s history with the Better Business Bureau before providing them with your tax information. They also now offer a searchable online directory that allows you to search for tax attorneys and tax preparers in your area who have professional credentials recognized by the IRS.

For more tips on how to choose a tax preparer, read the entire article. To search the IRS directory, visit their website.

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