Your tax advisor should also be your tax preparer. Characteristics of a good tax advisor include:
- Fully educated and up-to-date in the tax laws
- Passionate about reducing your taxes
- Knows the tax laws and embraces them as a opportunity
- Focuses on permanent tax savings
- Uses creativity in applying the law in your favor
- Considers the entire law when reducing taxes — not just a single rule of law
- Asks question to gain a better understanding of your unique financial situation
- Is willing to teach you the tax rules
