Want to Maximize Your Return?

If so, you need someone who has been monitoring tax changes year-round and has studied the tax laws, including last-minute changes.

Mary G. Stewart is a Certified Public Accountant and continues to stay current with the tax laws by attending seminars and lectures. Mary G. Stewart is well-known and trusted by the local business community for her knowledge, dedication, and integrity.

What's the difference?

1. Enrolled Agent - In order to use the title Enrolled Agent, one has completed a 6-8 week course, and passed a 3-part test which allows them to file tax returns. They are also required to take courses throughout the year to maintainproficiency.
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In order to use the title CPA, one has a Bachelor's degree and 39 additional college credits, has passed teh 2-day CPA exam, maintain's proficiency throughout the year, and can represent you before the IRS.
3. Book-keepers and Accountants - There are no rules restricting the use of the title Book-keeper or accountant.

Isn't a CPA more expensive?

• Believe it or not, Enrolled Agents, CPA's, Book-keepers, and accountants charge about $75 per hour for accounting services.
• They also charge about the same for individual tax returns, with an average starting rate of $175 for a personal return, and $450 for business tax returns.
• According to 2010 data, H&R Block's average fee for an individual tax return was $189
• According to 2010 data, Jackson Hewitt's average fee for an individual tax return was $208
• Liberty Mutual's average starting rate is $220.00 for individual tax returns (at least, that's what they said when I called them).
• Mary G. Stewart, CPA, PA individual tax returns start at $175.

Using a CPA cost's less and means your tax return is filed accurately!

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