Every year, more than 60% of Americans filing an income tax return enlist the services of professional tax preparers to guide them through the process. Most cases using a tax preparer saves consumers both time and money. But beware the red flags of preparers that may be fraudulent, unscrupulous or just plan incompetent.

This video package focuses on a family devasted by a tax bill of more than $7000.00 – all due to the errors of a paid income tax preparer. The piece includes tips for consumers considering hiring a tax preparer, as well as scams and false promises that some preparers offer.

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Anne Nicholas, American Bar Association, 202/746-0866 or email: NicholaA@staff.abanet.org