CPA tests are MUCH more difficult to pass than these. As long as you get a CPA

Dec 17, 2024
2:02:20pm

RH84025 All-American

that specializes in taxes, you should be good. All CPAs had to pass an exam called REG that was everything taxes, but probably more than half of us do not touch taxes and are not up to speed on new regulations.

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POLL: Using a CPA/tax preparer for taxes rather than software like TurboTax or H&R Block:

TheNerd

Dec 17, 1:15pm

As a CPA (not a tax guy though), the majority of people are likely fine using

RH84025

Dec 17, 1:17pm

Correct not all CPA could do or should do returns. Lots of CPA's that I know

Blue for Life

Dec 17, 1:46pm

CPA tests are MUCH more difficult to pass than these. As long as you get a CPA

RH84025

Dec 17, 2:02pm

Some EAs are great. But passing that 3 part test is about like being employed at

RexIdaCoug

Dec 17, 2:12pm

Not sure where you are located but I know plenty of EA folks.

Blue for Life

Dec 17, 4:33pm

EA’s may even have graduated from high school or at least had gotten their GED

TeeKaa

Dec 17, 2:54pm

RE: EA’s may even have graduated from high school or at least had gotten

Blue for Life

Dec 17, 4:35pm

I shouldn't be surprised that a group of people who are adamant about not using

TheNerd

Dec 17, 1:40pm

It depends. If you are just mostly w2 income with a little bit of investment

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 1:47pm

Rather than going to a CPA, you can find a EA who has passed a test in Tax

Blue for Life

Dec 17, 1:43pm

You're less likely to be audited is what I've been told if you use a tax firm

homegrown

Dec 17, 1:54pm

This is the first year I'm having a CPA do my taxes, but that only because I

Powerbait DPM

Dec 17, 1:59pm

As a tax preparer, I generally advise people not to come to me if they only have

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