for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com JANUARY 3, 2013 • the Queens Courier 23 Do Homework Before Wanted! Picking a Tax-Preparer PLAZA COLLECTIBLES is world famous...FOR IMMEDIATE CASH! tax return, the IRS urges you to choose tancy for certified public accountants; For good reason. We pay absolutely the-through the state boards of accounIf you pay someone to prepare your that preparer wisely. Taxpayers are the state bar associations for attorneys; HIGHEST CASH PRICES in today’s surging market: legally responsible for what’s on their and the IRS Professional Responsibility tax return even if it is prepared by some- for enrolled agents. • All Gold, Diamond and Estate Jewelry ers are professional, honest fees. Run, don’t walk, away • All Pocket and Wristwatches, especiallyFind out about their3.- one else. Most return prepar and provide excellent service from preparers who base Rolexes, Pateks, etc. to their clients. Here are a their fees on a percentage few points to keep in mind of your refund or those who • All Gold and Silver Coins when choosing someone else claim they can obtain larger • All Stamp and Coin Collections to prepare your return. refunds than other preparers. 1. Check the person’s qual- 4. Never sign a blank • Fine Silver Pieces ifications. Ask if the preparer return. Avoid tax prepar- • Autographs and Letters of Famous People is affiliated with a professional organization that provides blank tax form. • All Better Sports Cards and Memorabiliaers that ask you to sign a its members with continuing education and holds them to a 5. Review the return • Fine Artwork and Paintings code of ethics. Recent regula- • Entire Estates. Beforebefore signing tions require all paid tax pre- you sign your tax return, Beginning in 2012, all noncredentialed accuracy of the return before you sign it. 212-246-2000-nFORMATIO InORE MORF-review it and ask questions. Make sure you understand everything and are comfortable with the parers including attorneys, CPAs and IRS enrolled agents to apply for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). preparers are mandated to complete 15 6. Preparer signature and PTIN. A continuing education credits on federal paid preparer must sign the return and dentialed preparers will also have to pass Although the preparer signs the return, We advise The Wall Street Journal, Prudential & numerous-include their PTIN as required by law.House Calls Available • Certified Insurance Appraisals also Available tax law. Effective for 2013, all noncre a national RTRP (Registered Tax Return you are responsible for the accuracy of Law Firms and Insurance Companies. questionable history with the Better ration office for over 30 years. Any 145 West 57th Streetcome in... ”The World Famous Plaza Collectibles“Please-Barry Lisak, EA, is an IRS Enrolledevery item on your return. The preparermust also give you a copy of the return.Agent who has operated a tax prepa.Check on the preparer’s history2. Preparer) competency exam. Check to see if the preparer has a Business Bureau and check for any questions or comments, please contact disciplinary actions and licensure status [email protected] or 516-829-7283. (btwn 6th & 7th Aves, across from Carnegie Hall) Greetings From Samuel Field Y Day Camp programs for children 2.9 - 16 years old SUMMER CAMP Ser v i n g C o m mu n ities fro m Queen s to Western Nass au Camp Open Houses ★Indoor & Outdoor Options January 13, 2013 10:00 AM-Noon ★Teen Travel & Community ServiceCustomizable Schedules & Sessions★ Little Neck, New York 11362 ★AM/PM Extended Hours available58-20 Little Neck PkwyExciting Day Trips & Overnights★ ★Camps for Children with Special Needs ★American Red Cross Swim Instruction ★Lunch Program and Transportation available FREE GIFT WITH THIS AD! 7 1 8 . 2 2 5 . 6 7 5 0 x 2 6 4
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