Hiring a bookkeeper
Can a bookkeeper prepare taxes?
Short answer
A bookkeeper can prepare tax returns if they have an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), but many do not. Only CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys have unlimited rights to represent you before the IRS. For business returns, most owners have a bookkeeper keep the books and an accountant prepare and file.
We handle both, so your books and your return come from the same team.
Answered by Dushyant Hirwani · Updated November 3, 2026Need help with bookkeeping?
Monthly bookkeeping and financial statement management. Fixed fee quoted up front, all 50 states.