Top 10 Reasons to Stop Doing Your Own Taxes and Hire a Professional

Every year, thousands of hardworking people gamble with their future by doing their own taxes. The IRS doesn’t play games—and one small mistake can destroy savings, stall business growth, or even trigger an audit that bleeds you dry. You don’t want to risk that. Steve Perry, EA, doesn’t just prepare taxes. He protects your money, your future, and your freedom from IRS mistakes and penalties. Contact him today at (678) 717-9818 or [email protected].

1. You are selling your primary residence

Selling your home shouldn’t come with hidden tax grenades, but it often does. Exclusion rules are complex, and the IRS doesn’t forgive errors. The wrong move could mean paying tax you didn’t owe—or worse, getting audited. Steve Perry cuts through the fine print and keeps the IRS out of your pocket.

2. You are considering selling an investment property or a vacation property

Mistakes with capital gains, depreciation recapture, or 1031 exchanges can turn your dream sale into a tax nightmare. Steve makes sure you walk away with more money in your hands, not the government’s.

3. You are starting a business or own one

Business owners face a minefield of self-employment taxes, deductions, and entity selections. Get it wrong, and the IRS can freeze your accounts before you even begin. Steve Perry builds strategies that protect your business from day one.

Instead of rolling the dice with your financial future, message Steve directly on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm and get advice from someone who has fought, and won against the IRS for taxpayers just like you.

4. You have significant K-1 income

Partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations issue K-1s that confuse even seasoned taxpayers. The IRS doesn’t care if you misunderstand what’s “passive” or “ordinary”—penalties and interest will pile up fast. Steve reads K-1s the way surgeons read X-rays.

5. You are planning a large gift

Lifetime exemption strategies and gift tax returns are complicated. Get this wrong, and the IRS could drag your heirs into audits years after the fact. Steve ensures your generosity doesn’t invite government intrusion later.

6. You’ve received an inheritance

You don’t just inherit wealth, you inherit tax obligations. Hidden estate taxes, step-ups in basis, and distribution rules can quickly eat away your windfall if handled incorrectly. Steve Perry shields your inheritance from unnecessary tax losses.

Call now to protect your tax situation with Steve Perry, EA. Reach him today at (678) 717-9818 or [email protected]. Your financial future deserves a defender, not a DIY approach.

7. You have a taxable estate and/or there are irrevocable trusts

Trusts and taxable estates are one of the IRS’s favorite playgrounds. One unchecked mistake can mean hundreds of thousands in unnecessary tax. Steve has decades of experience dismantling IRS threats and preserving family wealth.

8. You are a dual citizen or have foreign assets/income

The IRS tracks foreign accounts aggressively. They impose life-ruining penalties for unreported overseas assets, sometimes $10,000 per mistake. Steve Perry understands FBAR, FATCA, and international tax exposure. Don’t risk it.

9. You earn income in multiple states

Each state wants its cut, and if you do this wrong, you’ll be paying double. On top of that, interstate disputes can trigger audits in more than one state at once. Steve designs state filing strategies to keep every taxing authority satisfied without emptying your wallet.

10. You are divorced or getting divorced and have joint assets

Divorce and taxes are a toxic mix. Claiming dependents, splitting property, or assigning alimony deductions can light a fuse with the IRS—and with your ex. Steve Perry prevents tax season from reopening wounds, saving you money and stress.

Face the Truth: The IRS Plays Hardball

Every situation above is a landmine. Do-it-yourself tax software doesn’t protect you when the IRS comes knocking. Penalties, interest, and audits are the price of “cheap.” Steve Perry fights back for you, calmly and effectively, ensuring you keep more of what you’ve earned without sleepless nights.

Your first step is simple. Call (678) 717-9818, email [email protected], or message Steve directly on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm. The IRS will never stop coming—but with Steve Perry, EA, they’ll never win.