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BBB Has Tax Preparation Advice
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Better Business Bureau is encouraging taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help.

The group gets complaints every year about tax preparers who made errors, resulting in fines and fees for the taxpayer.

Steve Bernas is president of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. He says taxpayer are ultimately responsible for their return's accuracy and if it's filed on time.

Consumers should get referrals from friends and family and check the BBB Reliability Report on tax preparation services online.

A tax preparer should either be a certified public accountant, a tax attorney or an enrolled agent. It's a good sign if the preparer is affiliated with a professional organization with a code of ethics.

On the Net:
www.bbb.org

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02 05 10 by Newsroom
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