Q:

Subject:  C Corporations

How do I find an accountant in my area that is comfortable with C corporations. It seems like each one I talk to wants to continue to steer me away from them?

 
A:

That is frustrating; but look at the good side of that situation.  Any tax pro who doesn't understand how to utilize C corps effectively is doing you a huge favor by admitting his/her shortcomings up front, saving you from wasting a lot of time.

As I have repeatedly said, C corps are not automatically a one size fits all solution for everyone any more than S corps are.  Any tax pro who can't logically explain his/her rationale for recommending any particular strategy, including the fact that all of the pros and cons that I have spelled out have been evaluated, is to be avoided.  Anyone who automatically rules out C corps without asking you a ton of questions and tries to assume that an S corp is automatically the right approach is too lazy and/or ignorant to be trusted.

Unfortunately, we don't have anyone specific to whom we could refer you. I did recently post some names and links for some like-minded tax pros around the country.  

If you haven't already done so, you should check out my tips on how to select the right tax preparer for you.  

You should note that geographic location should not be the main criterion for selecting a tax pro.

I wish I could be of more assistance; and I wish you the best of luck.

Kerry Kerstetter  

Labels: corp

- posted by Kerry M. Kerstetter, MBA~CPA~ATP~ATA @ 3/18/2009 02:48:00 PM Send this post: