the next big mistake (4 of 6)…

Am I making myself clear yet?

I’ve seen these mistakes over and over again…and I’m aware of how urgent our economic situation is today. So, on to the next big mistake…

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Big Mistake #4: Picking A Tax Professional That Can’t Stop Using “Tax Lingo”…Who Doesn’t Relate To YOU!
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Most people don’t realize this, but many tax professionals live in a whole different world. It’s a world with its own language, and it can be mind-numbing for the normal tax professional. “Schedule C”, “Offer In Compromise”, “Comparable Contributions”…blah, blah, blah. And when you sit down to talk with these guys, that’s all that comes out of their mouth!

Many CPA’s have a ton of experience in complicated accounting practices, doing very complex audit work and usually doing a really great job helping some large business or very high net worth rich guy with his investments and taxes. But, for most tax returns that are filed each year … nah.

Look, does this sound like your tax return? I thought so. You are not alone. The majority of regular middle income folks don’t want to wade into the swamp of all the stuff that CPA’s and tax professionals deal with. They just want it done right, get the most money back from Uncle Sam, and they want it done fast.

Am I saying all these guys don’t know what they’re doing? Absolutely not. There are some Certified Public Accountants who take the time to keep up with the latest tax laws and are still able to speak the language of the client. But, in most cases you are better off finding a tax preparer who is good at doing what you need done. And in this case, if the tax preparer preparers a lot of middle income tax returns already, that’s even better.

Think of it this way: Would you use a sledge hammer to hang a picture frame? (I didn’t think so.)

Remember: Go with a tax professional with TAX preparing experience, not auditing or accounting or something else that doesn’t relate to you!

To your success,

Ralf Heyer
Heyer & Associates EA, PA

PHONE: (786) 693-9358