# What kind of tax professional do I need? (as a sole proprietor who bills clients directly)

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [January 9, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-tax-professional-do-i-need-as-a-sole-proprietor-who-bills-clients-directly/1012779 "2025-01-09T23:23:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![bobsmom101](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobsmom101/32/2867_2.png) [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-tax-professional-do-i-need-as-a-sole-proprietor-who-bills-clients-directly/1012779/27 "2025-01-11T15:49:24Z")

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> [@Reply](#):
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> Thanks for the tip! Took a bit of searching, but the IRS has a locator for this service: [Get Free Tax Prep Help](https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/jsp/vita.jsp)
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> Sadly, none within 100 miles of my zip code ☹

Hey, @Reply , I think there is something wrong with that link. I do taxes for TaxAide (sister org to VITA but we can do slightly more complicated returns). When I type in the zip code of _my site_, at which I volunteer, it says no services within x miles – I tried the zips of other sites where I know there is service & get the same message.

TaxAide can do Sched C and will efile your Fed and State returns for free. Try using this link ([https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/](https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/)) to find a site near you. Make an appt ASAP – slots fill up fast. If you still can’t find a site, we also now offer a remote service whereby a volunteer will coach you through preparing your own return.

So I just tried the AARP TaxAide link ([https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/](https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/)) and they are saying the site locator isn’t available yet (which may be why the IRS website isn’t returning any info either). If you don’t want to wait for them to get their act together, either post or PM me your zip code & I will send you a list of nearby TaxAide and VITA locations.

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