Find a tax preparation service in Atlanta, GA

Find Tax Preparation Services in Atlanta, GA

Q: How much does tax preparation cost?

Professional tax preparation costs $100 to $500 per return on average, with most individuals spending about $220 . While your geographical location may impact the fees, the biggest factors affecting the cost of your tax preparation are the complexity of your tax return and the type of professional you hire. Certified public accountants (CPAs) and tax attorneys typically charge more than Enrolled Agents or non-credentialed seasonal tax professionals.

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Your Tax Preparation questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

How much does tax preparation cost?

Professional tax preparation costs $100 to $500 per return on average, with most individuals spending about $220. While your geographical location may impact the fees, the biggest factors affecting the cost of your tax preparation are the complexity of your tax return and the type of professional you hire. Certified public accountants (CPAs) and tax attorneys typically charge more than Enrolled Agents or non-credentialed seasonal tax professionals.

Is it worth it to pay for tax preparation?

Paying a CPA or tax preparer to do your taxes may be worth it if you have a complex return or have new items or calculations on your taxes that you are not familiar with. If you run a business, buy a house, manage multiple properties, or do anything requiring more than a simple tax return, professional tax preparation can save you time, ensure the return is done correctly, and protect you in the event of an audit or issue.

What is a tax preparer?

A tax preparer is a professional who prepares and files income tax returns for individuals or businesses. While all tax preparers have a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), they have varying levels of education and credentials. The list below includes professionals who can prepare your taxes and represent you in front of the IRS if needed for audits, appeals, or anything related to your return.

Enrolled Agent (EA) – An EA is certified by the IRS and can prepare taxes anywhere in the United States.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – A CPA has education and licensing through the state in which they practice. CPAs
Attorney – A licensed tax attorney has passed a state bar exam and earned a law degree. A tax attorney may specialize only in tax preparation or offer several services.

Non-credentialed tax preparers include seasonal tax service employees and the IRS's voluntary Annual Filing Season Program participants. These professionals have a PTIN but may not have formal education or certifications and may not be able to represent you in front of the IRS.

How do I choose the best tax preparation service near me?

When searching for a tax preparation service near you, be sure to:

Compare preparation fees from at least three companies that are licensed, bonded, insured, and have been in business 5+ years.
Search the IRS's directory for a certified public accountant (CPA) or an Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP).
Check their licensing status and look for disciplinary actions against them.
Ask for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN).
Confirm the tax preparer can represent you for any related audits, payments, or collection issues.
Check out their reviews on Thervo and Google.
Avoid hiring a tax preparer who bases their fee on the size of your tax refund.
Confirm that the tax preparer will sign your return.
Never sign a blank tax return.

What questions should I ask when searching for tax preparation?

Asking the right questions can help you choose the best tax preparation service for your needs:

Are you licensed and insured?
What training and credentials do you have?
How long have you been preparing taxes?
Do you have a guarantee?
Can you represent me in front of the IRS if needed?
What kinds of returns can you prepare?
Do you file electronically?
How soon will I get my refund?
What do I need to bring with me to the appointment?

Reviews for Atlanta tax preparation services

Recent success stories from people in the Atlanta area.

Farid N.

I have been their clients for over 25 years and overall very satisfied..It all started with legendary Joseph Cohen as my CPA (he was a customer of my establishment and I expressed my interest to change our accounting firm),I had great admiration for him as a man and a trustworthy person!.He accepted to be our accountant and it all began from there.He later assigned and introduced Mr Vibin Thomas as his assistant to handle our accounts and bookkeeping and organizing our family businesses.Having them as a team was amazing and that is when I grew great admiration for Mr Thomas and Joe’s choice for having him to control our accounting.Sadly Joseph Cohen passed away few years later and Because of our bond with Vibin and overall satisfaction ,we decided to stay with BM&M.Vibin is a great individual and I honor his character and work ethics .He kept us smooth sailing while transitioning to Mr Michael Aronin who was assigned to take over our account after passing of Joe ! I can not say enough about Vibin and how he has impacted my experience with BM&M..He is a great asset to BM&M and words can not describe how much he means to our family and our business needs and that was one of the main reasons that we decided to stay with the firm and now that Michael and Vibin have teamed up since passing of Joseph Cohen ,it shows that it was a good decision! I trust them fully and follow them wherever they go

Birnbrey, Minsk, Minsk & Perling

Gloria W.

Joyce is HONEST, thorough, patient, personable, knowledgeable, pleasant spirited, fast, hardworking, kind hearted , gives great advice and there are many other awesome reasons I have been a client for about 10 years. She does my sons' taxes as well. Thanks Joyce for such wonderful service. I know God will continue to bless your business because you are worthy.

Jojo's Tax Service

Paulette M.

The work was accurate, not worried about a mistake or audit. AAS does my payroll and all bookkeeping for my small business. Great detailed work, easily trackable, great customer experience.

Ashton Accounting Services

Tigress S.

Amazing service! I was nervous about searching for a new accountant due to the rising prices of my former account. However, I’m so glad that I found Marlin Tax Consulting! Mary was very helpful in reviewing my taxes and offering recommendations that would assist me in the future. She made the process very seamless. She was fair regarding pricing and performed a thorough job. I greatly appreciate honest business people and Marlin Tax Consulting certainly fulfilled their promises. I would certainly recommend Marlin Tax Consulting to anyone and will do so to any friends or family needing tax service.

Mary K Coughlin, MPA, EA, NTPI, Marlin Tax Consulting LLC

Lakeith E.

Very professional!

Unity Tax and Notary Services

Shena B.

I love working with her! Fast and efficient

Conwell Financial

Gavin C.

On the best services they have. I ever experienced taxes are cleared without any issue Highly recommended to all. Their CPA-Mohamed is doing great job.Keep well as always.

MMA CPA INC

Desiree' T.

I love the fact that Alana is extremely professional, while also being personable. She is very knowledgeable on taxes and that makes me very comfortable when sharing my personal information she has been doing my taxes for over five years, and I definitely value her as a tax provider.