Taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of who prepared the return. Taxpayer responsibilities: § Ensure the tax preparer provides you with a copy of the entire return. § Insist the preparer provides copies of all schedules, especially if there are itemized deductions or credits. § Ask the preparer to explain the return, including deductions, credits and wages claimed. § Review the tax return before submitting to ensure numbers are correct and schedules add up to source documents provided to the…
