Jeff Johnson <> wrote:
> Hey Stephen: I am self-un-employed and have been for 15 years. If I
> were getting a paycheck I would be doing my own taxes. When it comes
> to self-employment there are way too many factors to consider for me
> when doing my taxes. For example: wages vs. dividends, office in
> residence, how I treat my primary vehicle, computer and software
> purchases.
>
> "Certified" means that they meet requirements to keep their license.
> Using a non-certified tax preparer would be similar to using a
> Para-legal; perfectly fine in most cases. The important thing about
> a CPA is their continuing education. My CPA has 200 small businesses
> just like mine for clients and he spends his continuing education
> studying the changes in tax rules.
>
> FYI - I also have a hardware guy that builds my computers, for the
> same reason. I can't keep up with the changes in hardware. When I
> think of the time I used to spend setting up a computer and
> installing OS and software, it's embarrassing.
I use a former IRS auditor myself.
YMMV
Stephen Russell
DBA / .Net Developer
Memphis TN 38115
901.246-0159
"A good way to judge people is by observing how they treat those who
can do them absolutely no good." ---Unknown
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