tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318055043707993918.post9058481850240492531..comments2024-02-20T02:12:18.090-05:00Comments on THE WANDERING TAX PRO: HOW TO FIND A QUALIFIED TAX PROFESSIONALRobert D Flachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034127763662917220noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318055043707993918.post-27334225049876295072015-01-07T12:30:52.197-05:002015-01-07T12:30:52.197-05:00DB-
I stand by my statement –
“I strongly believ...DB-<br /><br />I stand by my statement –<br /><br />“I strongly believe that tax preparers who belong to membership organizations like the National Association of Tax Professionals, the National Society of Tax Professionals, and the National Society of Accountants (‘the other NSA’) are more serious and conscientious, and ultimately more competent and current in 1040 preparation, than those who do not.”<br /><br />While an Enrolled Agent doesn’t “need to pay NATP or NAEA a fee to qualify their qualification”, joining such an organization is an indication of their commitment to excellence in their practice.<br /><br />RDF<br />Robert D Flachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034127763662917220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318055043707993918.post-5048886341320564512015-01-07T12:08:53.038-05:002015-01-07T12:08:53.038-05:00Although your advice is informative, I found your ...Although your advice is informative, I found your guide to finding a qualified tax professional a little misguided. While you can't depend on a CPA knowing tax law if they are not experienced with taxes, including professionals that have only joined one of those organizations is more commercial than accurate. <br />For example, Enrolled Agents are qualified by the IRS and testing and educational requirements insure their competence. They don't need to pay NATP or NAEA a fee to qualify their qualification.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455282999353416313noreply@blogger.com