{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Estate Is Taxing","title":"#16: How Much Should I Pay A Tax Professional?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1703,"description":"How much should you be paying a tax professional?\n \nShare your thoughts on Facebook: \nReal Estate Investors:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/REIKnowledgeVault\nTax Pros:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatefortaxpros\n\nShare your thoughts on IG:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/re_tax_strategist/\nIn this episode, we delve into the complexities of determining the cost of tax preparation and planning. Using a real-world example where someone faced a significant tax bill, we explore the core factors that influence these costs. We dissect the differences between tax preparation and tax planning, both of which can vary significantly in price. We also discuss the current shortage of skilled tax professionals in the industry, exacerbated by high retirement rates and the impact of COVID-19. Finally, we touch on how individual circumstances uniquely shape the cost of tax services. Tune in to gain valuable insights into why tax preparation prices can be so varied and what you can expect when seeking professional tax services.\n00:00 Introduction: Shocking Tax Preparation Costs\n00:28 Understanding Tax Return Pricing\n01:44 Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning\n01:57 The Impact of Industry Shortages\n07:01 Supply and Demand in Tax Services\n14:49 Common Misconceptions and Translations\n25:35 National Survey Insights\n32:07 Conclusion: What Should You Pay?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7p4vFIM7-jHizm--e7xacjLelS5_7Kw6wB_KCTCk4nw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NGRk/Y2QzMzEwMTczM2Mz/MTFiNzJkOTdmODA2/NmE3MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}