Do you double check your accountant/tax preparer's work?

[RE2Boys]

I would strongly recommend double checking your return, the accountant should be able to answer any questions.
I work as a back office person preparing returns at a CPA firm. But the firm hires several smart college interns each year and their primary job this time of year is to prepare income tax returns. So your return was likely prepared by a part timer or a college student and checked by the CPA.......but if he is real busy dealing with his high paying clients ( business owners), I've observed that individual 1040s are not a priority for his time. Business returns are generally due by March 15 so they will have priority.

 

[mickeyd]

Been using Turbo Tax for about 10 years or so and I always check their numbers before hitting send. No CPA or tax prep guy has as much to gain from a correct tax form than do I.

 

[growing_older]

Yes, I double check. When I do taxes myself. I double check that, too. Put the return away for a week, then pull it out and read it fresh. Even a careful professional can make errors.