Richard Arthur Kelo Answers Why You Need a Tax Professional

Why should you use a firm like TaxScout for all your tax professional needs? My name is Rick Kelo, and I am an Executive Recruiter for TaxScout, the largest executive placement firm in the country for tax professionals. We know how to find a fully vetted professional to suit your company’s unique needs. 

First, and one of the most important points, is the person must match your company culture. They should be able to explain intricate tax information in an easy to understand manner. After all, they are the tax expert, you are the business owner. Their job is to take the tax worries away from you, so you can focus on your day to day business needs.

Secondly, does your company have a specific area of expertize? If so, your tax professional should be highly proficient in this arena. Real estate professionals have tax implications different from those of financial institutions, and your tax professional will be well versed in the language that best suits you, and ultimately saves you and your company money. If you would like a professional whose portfolios include companies similar to yours, TaxScout can find that person. It is also helpful to find a professional who is adept in working with small, medium or large companies. 

It goes without saying your tax professional must have the proper certification for your state and federal licenses. It is difficult to find a tax professional who is not experienced in filing taxes, but you must find someone who is comfortable communicating with the Internal Revenue Service. Communication is not a one time mission when it comes to the IRS. Your tax professional must be persistent, confident and adept at explaining the situation in many different ways in order to best represent you and your company. In the event of an audit, your professional must have prior expertise. You don’t want them to learn about audits using your company as their case study! It is always beneficial to ask for their rate of success. Have they represented legal cases with the IRS, and what was their success rate in handling those cases? 

 If it seems daunting to find, interview, hire and retain the ideal tax professional, you are right. That is why using TaxScouts would alleviate that concern. I take pride in my commitment to my companies, and I continue once the hiring process is finalized. For more information, follow Rick Kelo on MSNBC.