Originally Posted by Sunchimes:
All CPAs are not created equal. My BIL is a CPA and had no idea of the details of daycare taxes. My regular CPA was the same way. I bought Tom's Tax Workbook and Organizer and I also got his Tax Companion. Between those 2 books and her willingness to read them and to read Tom's blog, she did a great job on my taxes. If I hadn't told her what I had learned on this forum I don't think she would have gotten all of my exemptions. So, my suggestion is that you talk openly to your cpa and offer use of those books. I think my CPA has picked up some new clients because of her new knowledge.
I actually got a CPA who is perfect for us! My husband has a lot of overseas/foreign income.. which is hard to do taxes with.. and I have the daycare. Well.. the CPA we found specializes in overseas income and his wife is a daycare owner so he is very aware of all the exemptions and deductions. I got super super lucky!!