It’s that time of the year: tax season. The season when accountants come out of the woodwork to offer income tax preparation and filing via SARS eFiling.
Everyone “knows” a bookkeeper. There’s literally one on every street corner! But be aware, your tax can a very confusing subject, and you may need advice. Perhaps you just have a few questions, or maybe you are completely lost. Either way, there are several ways you can get tax advice online.
A quick search engine query will show you there are thousands of bookkeepers and accountants that want to give you tax advice online. This is specialized knowledge, so you may need to break out your wallet and fork over a little cash to have your question answered by a real expert. This will give you personalized answers to whatever issue you may be facing.
If your questions are more generic, you can simply run them through your preferred search engine. This will return plenty of readily available information that will help you. Be aware of the source! Free advice can come from anyone. Make sure you are reading advice that came from a certified bookkeeper or registered tax practitioner.
I only suggest going to the paid route if you find yourself in a unique situation that needs an expert’s opinion.