List of Tax Associates
For complex tax return preparation, here is how you can find a "tax preparer" that may be able to assist you.
Certified Public Accountants:
You can contact the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in your state for a list of CPA members in your area.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
1211 Avenue of the Americans
New York, New York 10036
Website: www.aicpa.org
For audits and settling past-due tax debt, here is how you can find a "tax professional" that may be able to assist you.
Tax professionals, which include:
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Enrolled Agents (EAs) - You can contact the National Association of Enrolled Agents in your state for a list of "Approved Enrolled Agents (EAs)" members in your area.
National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEAs)
200 Orchard Ridge Drive, Suite 302
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Tel. 1-301-212-9608 / Fax. 1-301-990-1611
Website: www.naea.org
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Accredited Tax Advisor or Accredited Tax Preparer - For a list of accredited Tax Advisors and Tax Preparers in your area, please contact:
Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
1010 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1574
Tel. 1-703-549-6400 Fax. 1-703-549-2984
Website: www.acatcredentials.org
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Tax Attorneys - For a list of Tax Attorneys in your area, please contact:
FindLaw
1235 Pear Avenue, Suite 111
Mountain View, California 94043
Tel. 1-650-210-1900 Fax. 1-650-940-4490
Website: www.findlaw.com
Note: To search for an attorney on their website (www.findlaw.com) that deals with tax law, on the home page you should go to the section "Lawyer Search," input your city or zip code, select the state that you are in and select Taxation Law in the "Select a Practice" area box, hit the "Find Lawyers" button.
"Free Tax Service" for senior citizens.
If you are a senior citizen, 60 years or older, you may receive free tax aid. For information about a "Free Tax Service" program and to find a location near you, you can contact:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601 E. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
Tel. 1-800-424-3410 (General Information)
Website: www.aarp.org
"Free Tax Advice" from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers free tax assistance to those taxpayers who wish to prepare their own tax returns. For an IRS office near you, you can call 1-800-829-1040 or you can visit their site at: www.irs.gov.
