Tips for Finding a Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, based in Parsippany, says new tax laws make it a good idea to ditch the DIY approach and hire a pro to help with your 1040.
Approximately 60 percent of U.S. citizens enlist the help of a paid tax professional to file their income tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service. And Parsippany-based Jackson Hewitt Tax Service says the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 may lead more people to seek out a professional. Mark Steber, Jackson Hewitt's chief tax officer, says working with a paid preparer can make a difference. "With the sweeping last-minute tax law changes, even taxpayers who have filed their own returns in past years with do-it-yourself software should think twice this time around," he said. "A paid professional [can] ensure their returns are accurate." Steber added that people need to know what questions to ask and what to …
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