H&R Block offers tax preparation services for individuals through their Do It Yourself (DIY) online platform “H&R Block Tax Software” or in-person tax preparation services through their corporate or privately owned franchise branch locations.
H&R Block offers its services as a low-cost option to you, the taxpayer.
They are a great option for those individuals with a basic and uncomplicated tax situation.
H&R Block tax preparers range in their education on an individual level, however, the education requirements for a tax preparer at H&R Block is not a matter of education, but age.
Their website states “H&R Block requires students to be 18 years of age to attend the Income Tax Course. A GED or diploma, however, is not required.” (Source: H&R Block, Become a Tax Preparer).
H&R Block uses an in-house course to train individuals, and within as fast as three days they can be certified tax preparers.
Individual Tax Return Preparation Services.
Basic Small Business Tax Return Preparation Services.
Online DIY Tax Software for individual tax return preparation.
ProAdvisor CPA focuses its services specifically on small businesses and individuals who desire higher quality tax support.
ProAdvisor CPA provides Bookkeeping, Tax, Payroll, and Controller Services to Small Businesses nationwide.
ProAdvisor CPA is a cloud-based, virtual firm.
ProAdvisor CPA is a licensed and Certified Public Accounting Firm. ProAdvisor CPA offers bookkeeping, tax, payroll and business app services to small businesses nationwide.
Because of this, the education requirements and experience in business and startup services is crucial.
ProAdvisor CPA uses and recommends Xero’s cloud-based accounting software.
Every person who is working as a bookkeeper is a Certified Online ProAdvisor for every application used by our clients.
They either have obtained their Bachelors in Accounting or are working on their bachelors in accounting.
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ProAdvisor CPA requires its tax preparers to be a…
CPA candidate working under a licensed CPA
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We will prepare your tax returns and help you avoid costly tax mistakes with proactive tax planning throughout the year.
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The difference between H&R Block and ProAdvisor CPA is evident, however not equal. H&R Block offers cheap, low-quality services for a large number of people. ProAdvisor CPA provides Bookkeeping, Tax, Payroll, and Controller Services to Small Businesses nationwide.
ProAdivsor CPAs mission is to make their client’s life’s easier! They do everything we can to help them achieve their financial goals and enjoy their journey of running and growing their businesses.
If you are an individual looking for help with your taxes and your main concern is cost.
Based on the education requirements stated above, you may be losing on major tax savings and credits earned by taking that route. You will also run into limited support in regard to proactive tax planning for the following year.
If you own a business
Business taxation and individual taxation differ greatly and it is always recommended to find a specialist in one area or the other.
A business not only requires tax preparation services come tax season but also requires solid bookkeeping and accounting.
Having trustworthy bookkeeping and accounting ensures you have accurate financials as a business owner for decision making as well as to ensure proper tax strategies and an accurate tax outcome.
Disclaimer:
This publication is designed to provide information on federal tax and accounting laws and/or regulations. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not rendering legal or accounting services.
This text is not intended to address every situation that arises or provide specific, strategic tax and/or accounting planning advice. This text should not be used solely to answer tax and/or accounting questions and you should consult additional sources of information, as needed, to determine the solution to tax and/or accounting questions.
This text has been prepared with due diligence. However, the possibility of mechanical or human error does exist and the author accepts no responsibility or liability regarding this material and its use. This text is not intended or written by the practitioner to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer or tax return preparer, for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed.
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