Dumb Little Man | Tips for Life

Last year Smart Money magazine wrote an entire series of articles to inform consumers of various tidbits, pitfalls, and tricks that common service providers try (or may try) to pull. This year, I happened upon a timely article of the same vein.

With taxes right around the corner, who isn't in the mood for, "10 Things Your Tax Preparer Won't Tell You".

Shown below are the 10 points that will prove to entice you just enough to get you to click through and read the article.

1. "A big name doesn't always mean better service."
   
2. "You wouldn't believe what I get away with."
   
3. "You'd be better off without me."
   
4. "What are my qualifications? Well, I'm real good at Sudoku."
   
5. "If it's February, you're too late."
   
6. "You hired me, but your return is being done by some guy in India."
   
7. "Taxes, shmaxes — let me see what else I can sell you."
   
8. "If I screw up, I'll pay up."
   
9. "Tax preparation is an art, not a science."
   
10. "You could find a much better deal if you'd only shop around."

Now, before my accountant kills me for this one. Know that there are good, solid places to go to get your taxes done. If you are in Illinois or Florida, feel free to contact the people I use. For those outside those states, do a little homework before you jump in bed with a big name.

By the way, if you are thinking about doing your own taxes, here is a decent article to review.

Here is the rest of the Smart Money article, 10 Things Your Tax Preparer Won't Tell You.