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Show Stick With People You Know In Income Tax Preparation Utah taxpayers who need professional help in filing their ' ' 1965 Federal Income tax re- t. "dj" turns should select qualified and reputable advisors only. The majority of tax practl-tioners arc competent and honest, District Director of Internal Revenue V. Wise said. He pointed to the following specific danger signals: Beware of the "expert" who will not be around to answer .-- your questions when the re turn has been prepared and filed. Never sign a blank return and leave it with a stranger. Do not sign a tax return prepared in pencil which can be changed later. Avoid the advisor who "guarantees" refunds, wants a percentage of the refund, or supposedly knows all the angles. And, be on your guard If it is suggested that your refund check be mailed to the prac- titioncr's address. Mr. Wise said it is reasonable to expect a professional assistor to sign, on the line provided, the tax return that he prepares. For future reference you should record the name and address of the person who prepared your return. Taxpayers may delegate the work of preparing a return, but they cannot delegate tax liabilities or legal responsibilities, Mr. Wise reminded. |