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Originally Posted by Bevdeforges
Here's a money-saving hint: rather than an accountant, try and find an "enrolled agent." EAs are specialists in taxation, tested and certified by the IRS. They normally are considerably less expensive to consult than accountants (CPAs), and very often are more oriented toward personal taxes and small businesses.
There are also tons and tons of books on the market about US taxes. One of the best starting points is Publication 17 from the IRS - which is basically "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Federal Income Taxes" and is available for free on the IRS website or from a local IRS office.
State taxes very often start from your completed Federal income tax form.
Cheers,
Bev
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I did think about getting a book on US taxation when I got there, but felt it might be too complex for me,
although years ago I did my own book-keeping to trial balance so maybe I should have more confidence. It's generally better to do stuff yourself anyway & you obviously learn more that way & become self-reliant - cheaper too. I have made a note of the publication & it'll be a good starting point & will also look for an EA for when I feel I need some extra advice.
Thank you so much for taking the trouble to reply to me
I felt I was going into an adventure on my own and although eager, was also considering that I'd have quite a bit of research & adjusting to do, but I can see I've hit gold with this website.
