If you're getting tax preparation quotes and balking at the price (it's natural to be hesitant when you see quotes in the many hundreds of dollars!), try doing it yourself.

If you suspect the preparer filed a false return in your name, you'll need to submit Form 14157-A, the IRS tax return preparer fraud or misconduct affidavit, as well.

Tax preparers should sign the tax returns they prepare and include their PTIN on the tax return. Reeves shared these 6 tips to stay safe and avoid being ghosted by a tax preparer: 1.

These tips can help you decide what’s right for you this year Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual ...

WXIN/WTTV — As we get closer to the tax filing deadline, the Better Business Bureau wants to warn you about so-called “ghost” tax preparers. Since 2006, the IRS has required anyone who gets p… ...