Tax season arrives: why hiring a professional may pay off

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc.  As tax filing season begins, many Americans are gathering documents and preparing for their federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers they are legally responsible for the accuracy of their returns, even if they rely on tax software or a third party to prepare them. Errors can lead to delayed refunds, IRS notices or penalties, making accuracy and attention to detail especially important during end-of-year filing. While