Hiring a Tax Professional

This is a good example of why to check with the Better Business Bureau - even for finding a tax preparer. 

Here are the tips I found for choosing a good tax preparer - they come straight from the IRS. 

Here's a link to their page that offers even more advice.  http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=133088,00.html

The IRS also offers help if you choose to file your returns yourself....

Click for help:
E-filing:  http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118508,00.html

Free File:  http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html

Free Tax Prep http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html