01/04/2024
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I've received increased reports of scammers disguising themselves as accountants and tax professionals. Share these tips to ensure the accountant is a real accountant:
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๏ธ Try to get a referral from a friend, family, fellow business owner, or your local town group.
โ ๏ธ Use Discretion when Googling "Accountants Near Me" or hiring off Social Media.
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๏ธ Request an in-person meeting or consultation.
โ ๏ธ Use Discretion if they do not allow in person meetings, even if you offer to travel.
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๏ธ Search for a long term Online Presence, reviews, and history of their business.
โ ๏ธ Use Discretion if their social media/websites were just recently established a week or a month ago.
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๏ธ Ask about their onboarding process requirements.
โ ๏ธ Use Discretion if you're a new client and they ask for immediate payment or deposits, without an onboarding process/engagement letter.
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๏ธ Test: Ask them an accounting question you already know the answer to ("What is the maximum number of dependents I can receive a Child Tax Credit for?" Etc).
โ ๏ธ Use Discretion and be weary of "too good to be true" promises, such as large refund promises, or promises to eliminate tax bills from your tax return.
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๏ธ Join our free Ask an Accountant Group for any help you may need with tax questions or finding the best accountant for your situation ๐:
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