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Top Ten Indications You've Hired the Wrong Accountant
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10) |
The calculator he's been adding numbers on is actually a TV remote control. |
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9) |
Takes you aside and whispers, "Between you, me and the lamppost -- a nine's more or less the same thing as a six, right?" |
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8) |
When filling out your form, asks, "What color crayon should I use?" |
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He lets you list your imaginary friend as a dependent. |
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6) |
Brags that 17% of clients have never been convicted of tax evasion. |
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5) |
Tells you, "The good news is you're getting a huge refund -- the bad news is you'll have to hide in Costa Rica for a while." |
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4) |
Instead of the IRS, sends your completed tax return to UPS. |
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3) |
His "short form" looks suspiciously like a cocktail napkin. |
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2) |
On the 1040, he lists your occupation as "sucker." |
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His only other client: Willie Nelson. |
(Special thanks to David Letterman for providing these gems.)
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