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Hints on Picking a Tax Agent Verify the preparer’s credentials. Recent rules ask many paid return agents to hold a filer ID code. Review the preparer’s record Check whether the preparer has a dubious record with a local consumer agency Ask about their pricing Avoid preparers charging fees as a percent of your refund or who promise bigger returns higher returns than competitors Ask if they provide e-file services Any paid preparer who handles and files over than 12 returns for clients must file the returns online