It found that 94 percent of small businesses, defined as having less than $ 5 million in assets, hire professional tax preparers.
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-- Having the return completed by a professional tax preparer, who then transmits it to a service bureau or directly to the government.
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Leading transmitters include Intuit, the maker of TurboTax software, and Nelco, which processes returns for Kiplinger TaxCut and many professional tax preparers.
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It is an offshoot of Thomson Investors Network, which produces First Call financial earnings estimates, software for professional tax preparers and other financial products.
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Given the complexity of the United States'income tax code, individuals often find it necessary to consult a tax accountant or professional tax preparer.
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The resident community has not received any benefits from the Government despite the huge amount of professional tax collected from the companies located in the region.
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"Whether you use software or go to a professional tax preparer or attorney doesn't matter, " said IRS spokeswoman Pam MacLean.
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The reason some people go to an accountant or a professional tax preparer is that they hope the professional will know some tricks to reduce their taxes.
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While six of 10 professional tax preparers view the agency in a positive light, taxpayers and business tax officers had generally negative views of the IRS.
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"A professional tax preparer can give you a very aggressive tax return if you want, " said DeIdrie Griggs, a senior technical representative.
