| Getting helpful information about your taxes can be a | | | | blogs are saying about the resource you found. Do |
| real pain in the...you know. It seems that nearly | | | | people seem to like them? Do people hate it? Is |
| everyone involved has an agenda: the IRS wants you | | | | someone reporting them for unfair practices? |
| to pay the most money, your accountant wants to bill | | | | Moreover, if they have a product attached to the site, |
| you by the second, and your friends just want to tell | | | | does the product have good reviews? Are people |
| you about how great their accountant is. It's a mess | | | | recommending it? Few people are getting past tax |
| and it's even worse when you're struggling at getting | | | | information from a site that isn't attached to a product |
| past tax information out of people. In fact, it can be a | | | | or service--just make sure that product or service is |
| downright disaster. | | | | legitimate first! Which brings us to the final guideline... |
| But there's a solution you may have already stumbled | | | | - Don't be afraid to pay. Don't throw your money at |
| on for getting past tax information: the internet. Free! | | | | something that screams "scam!" But if the free |
| Ok, ok, let's address the elephant in the room: how do I | | | | information you're finding is getting you nowhere fast, |
| know the site where I am getting past tax information | | | | considering paying for it. Sometimes getting past tax |
| from is reputable? How do I know it's not a con or a | | | | information is like pulling teeth unless you're willing to |
| scam? You have to ask these questions or else, well, | | | | spend some money to talk to some tax experts. It's |
| you might get conned or scammed. And nobody | | | | not ideal, and you should follow the steps above to |
| wants that. | | | | make sure the organization is on the up and up, but |
| There's no hard or fast rule for making sure you're | | | | often the good companies keep the best help (and |
| getting past tax information that's correct, there are | | | | information) behind closed walls. And getting past tax |
| only guidelines, but those guidelines can serve you very | | | | information --particularly good information--can be |
| well: | | | | critical to your financial well-being. So don't skimp when |
| - Check the credentials. Who is the person who's | | | | it matters. |
| running the website? Are they are reputable | | | | Getting past tax information is harder than just the |
| company? Are they an accountant? Are they just | | | | "regular" info you might need--but it's worth it. Past |
| some guy? Do they even have a name? Is there | | | | taxes are some of the most important (and |
| contact information (like a physical address)? Make | | | | overlooked) taxes you'll have (or owe!) and it's |
| sure that the person or site you're getting past tax | | | | important to make sure you have the best advice and |
| information from is real, even if they use a pseudonym. | | | | the most knowledge before you start filing those |
| Read a few posts. Check for factual errors. | | | | returns. |
| - Ask around. Check out what other sites or forums or | | | | |