Need advice on finding tax preparer for amended return - what should I look for?
Filed my taxes last year but realized I made some mistakes. Need to get them amended but dont want to mess it up again. Should I go with H&R Block or find a CPA? What credentials should I look for? Anyone have experience with both and can tell me the pros and cons?
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Logan Stewart
Tax professional here. For amendments, I strongly recommend finding a licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent rather than retail tax chains. They typically have more experience with complex situations and amendments. Look for someone who's been practicing for at least 5 years and check their reviews online.
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Diego Castillo
thx for the advice! any idea what a reasonable price range would be?
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Logan Stewart
Depends on complexity, but typically $200-500 for most basic amendments. If you have business income or multiple state returns, could be more.
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Mikayla Brown
Hey, before you pay someone to amend, you might want to check out taxr.ai - its this new tool that analyzes your transcript and can tell you if an amendment is even necessary. costs $4.99 but saved me from filing an unnecessary amendment. https://taxr.ai
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Sean Matthews
how accurate is it? sounds to good to be true tbh 🤔
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Mikayla Brown
its legit! the AI reads your transcript and shows exactly whats wrong and what needs fixing. saved me $300 on tax prep fees
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Sean Matthews
just tried it and WOW! wish I knew about this sooner fr fr 💯
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Ali Anderson
dont go to HR block!!! they messed up my amendment twice and I had to pay another preparer to fix it 🤮
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Zadie Patel
same! they missed a huge deduction on mine smh
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A Man D Mortal
enrolled agent helped me last year. was worth every penny tbh
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Declan Ramirez
im in the same boat rn. Following for advice 👀
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Emma Morales
whatever u do make sure they have a PTIN number. Its required by the IRS for anyone who prepares taxes for money
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Diego Castillo
good to know! had no idea about PTIN
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