How to find and hire an accountant.

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Ask people similar to you who they use and if they are happy with the service.

If you strike out there, google "[your city/town] + CPA.

While it's not necessary to have a local accountant you can meet with in person, it has it's benefits.

Visit some websites and get a feel.

Pick 2-3 three that you think you want to work with and call them.

Here's the script, "I am in the business of [your business], doing about [your expected revenue] this year, and am looking for someone to help me with my books and taxes. Are you taking new clients?"

They will be taking new clients. (These people are always busy, but love work.)

Then ask them any questions YOU need to get comfortable with THEM.

Remember, they work for you.

They will probably charge an hourly or month rate for bookkeeping.

They will probably charge an hourly or per return rate for taxes.

...you will get rates from all three CPAs that you talk to in order to compare.

Here comes the twist...

CPAs, especially smaller shops, are often cheaper than heavily marketed tax shops like H&R Block...

BUT! CPAs are much better at doing taxes (saving you money, accuracy, etc) than places like H&R Block.
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So you will get a huge value. They will likely pay for their own fees (versus you doing your taxes on your own) in tax savings. They will also be cheaper than national tax shops like H&R.

Additionally, the quality will be better...

CPAs basically need a master's degree in accounting/tax, pass a ridiculous series of tests, and typically 40 hours per year of continuing education, as well as regular ethics training.

In summary, you probably don't have anything they can't handle and they should be honest...

Versus the kind of frustration you might get out of H&R Block - not to mention the huge bill.

Hire a CPA today and put your tax/accounting worries behind you.

If you need my help vetting anyone, DMs are open.