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Do your own taxes…or use a CPA?
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:07 am
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:07 am
I have always used Taxact to do my taxes, but I am thinking about getting a CPA this year.Does anyone know any good CPA’s? This seriously stresses me out! I don’t understand half the questions they ask on that damn website! 
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Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:07 am to Blondie
i have a cpa
mine is a guy i graduated with, i could ask him
quote:
.Does anyone know any good CPA’s?
mine is a guy i graduated with, i could ask him
This post was edited on 2/5/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:07 am to Blondie
i use my companies CPA
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:08 am to CurDog
Scott Lemoine
Lemoine & Assoc
225-926-8299
Lemoine & Assoc
225-926-8299
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:08 am to Blondie
CPA - my taxes are way too complicated for me to do.
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:08 am to Blondie
A good CPA is worth their weight in gold. I saved more than $4k last year using a CPA vs. Turbo Tax. Plus the peace of mind is invaluable.
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:09 am to Blondie
depends on how complex your return is
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:09 am to Blondie
Been using Mary K. Carleton for the last 15yrs - it is a breeze - wife and I are both retired.
This post was edited on 2/5/14 at 9:14 am
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:09 am to RolyPoly
How much do they usually charge?
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:10 am to Blondie
I guess it depends on your situation.
I used a CPA the year I got a huge bonus from work that wasn't taxed. Didn't want to file wrong.
That was the only year though. Don't own property or a bunch of deductions so using online programs works for me.
But if you have more complex stuff or itemize than maybe a CPA would be better for you.
ETA: Cost me $200 to use a CPA....that's cheap actually from what I've heard
I used a CPA the year I got a huge bonus from work that wasn't taxed. Didn't want to file wrong.
That was the only year though. Don't own property or a bunch of deductions so using online programs works for me.
But if you have more complex stuff or itemize than maybe a CPA would be better for you.
ETA: Cost me $200 to use a CPA....that's cheap actually from what I've heard
This post was edited on 2/5/14 at 9:11 am
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:10 am to Blondie
TurboTax is pretty mindless
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:11 am to GaryMyMan
quote:
A good CPA is worth their weight in gold.
Not if you have a w-2, some mortgage interest, property tax, and donated 3 bags of clothes to goodwill
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:12 am to Blondie
i think that would depend on what type of/how many types of income, assets and liabilities you have
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:12 am to yellowfin
quote:
depends on how complex your return is
this, i am not married, do not own a home, do not own my own business, am not a vet, and i do not travel for work.
i do the turbotax simple file and the only two things i fill in are W-2 info and student loan info.
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:12 am to GaryMyMan
Turbo tax is horrible. Last night I was on Taxact...one min I was rich...then next min I owed a ton back! No clue what the hell I did. So I am calling a CPA. Can I bring old tax returns to see if I did them right? Maybe I can get more money!
No clue what the hell I did. So I am calling a CPA. Can I bring old tax returns to see if I did them right? Maybe I can get more money! Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:13 am to GaryMyMan
quote:damn
I saved more than $4k last year using a CPA
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:14 am to Blondie
Mother is a CPA. Brilliant woman when it comes to doing taxes. 
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:14 am to Blondie
I've never done my own. CPA since 17 or 18. I forget. I want no tax worries from the gubment.
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:14 am to Blondie
Those online programs are pretty easy though. It literally takes you through every situation and you answer yes or no and fill out numbers where needed.
Posted on 2/5/14 at 9:15 am to Blondie
It's worth the $100 my wife and I pay to have a CPA do it 
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