The IRS has posted tips for choosing a paid tax preparer for the filing of your Individual Income Tax Return.
Here are some of the tips the IRS explains and how tax preparation at Line One – The Tax Solution relates to these tips:

1) Avoid preparers who claim they can obtain larger refunds than other preparers. Beware of a preparer who guarantees results or who bases fees on a percentage of the amount of the refund.

At Line One our long experience and accuracy in tax preparation will help you obtain the best result on your return to which you are legally entitled. Our fees are based on the forms that are needed to completely and accurately prepare your tax return, and you are provided with an invoice that shows exactly how your preparation fee was calculated.

2) Understand that the most reputable preparers will request to see your receipts and will ask you multiple questions.

Our clients are encouraged to bring in any documents that they feel are related to the preparation of their tax return. Almost all our clients make an appointment of at least one hour, for an interview to determine that all information is present to accurately prepare the return (although an appointment may not be necessary). We explain in detail any additional information that may be needed, and we can make suggestions as to how to obtain it, if needed. Many of our clients can have their returns completed by the end of their interview appointment.
By completing a Tax Organizer (which you can download here) before you come in for your appointment you will be sure you have all the information needed to most accurately prepare your return.

3) Choose a preparer you will be able to contact and one who will be responsive to your needs. Ask who will actually prepare the return before engaging services. Avoid firms where your work may be delegated down to someone with less training or some unknown worker.

Line One is open full-time, the year round. We are available for your questions and concerns during and after tax filing season. We can address any specific concerns about your return or tax situation, and any changes to your situation that you foresee. You meet and communicate with the actual person who is responsible for the preparation of your return from start to finish.

4) Determine if the preparer's credentials meet your needs or if your state mandates licensing or registration requirements for paid preparers. Is she or he an Enrolled Agent, CPA, or Tax Attorney? Only attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents can represent taxpayers before the IRS in all matters including audits, collection actions and appeals.

Members of the Line One tax professional staff are Enrolled Agents. We have more than 60 years of combined experience in tax preparation. As enrolled agents we have an annual continuing education requirement, which includes annual credits in ethics. And we are bound by the rules of professional conduct found in US Treasury Circular 230. We feel this is important because, like the great majority of states, the state of Wyoming does not have a specific licensing or registration requirement for tax preparation.
When you make an appointment to have your tax return prepared by Line One, Inc – The Tax Solution, you are interviewed by a professional who will strive to make sure that all taxable income is accurately included on your return, and that you get the benefit of all allowable deductions and credits for an optimum result.
Appointments are not always necessary. If you have a straightforward return (for instance if your only income is on W-2 forms) you can fill out one of our drop-off forms to state the personal information required for your return, and leave your tax documents. You will still be contacted to make sure that all information is understood, and that you receive the full benefit of our professional expertise.
Everyone who has their tax return prepared by us receives a full paper copy of their tax return for their records, which includes a copy of all their official tax documents. We also provide electronic filing of your tax return at no additional cost. Electronic filing gets your refund to you quickly, you can have your refund sent to you in check form or directly deposited to your bank account of choice, and we receive acknowledgment of the filing of your tax return from the IRS. Your privacy is very important to us, and we make sure that in accordance with IRS regulations, no one receives any of your tax information without your specific approval.
Line one, Inc. prepares tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations and Tax-Exempt Organizations. We also offer bookkeeping and payroll services. Line One has been a member of the Jackson community since 1994 (the owner has been preparing taxes in Jackson and Star Valley since 1989), and we abide by all Federal, State, County and local regulations.
On our website, you can find worksheets for organizing your tax information, or preparing your information for drop-off. These worksheets are designed to fit almost any income and deduction situation. and you can print just the parts that are appropriate for you.
There are also links to other official websites for additional information that you may be interested in.