I have hired a data processor (work from home) to enter W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, etc. He can't complete a tax return. (He said he could) If I have to complete the return I do not want to pay him for the whole thing. How much should I pay him?
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I have read the answers below and find that they all pretty much say the same thing and I agree wi9th my colleagues, the preparer should allow you to only pay for the value you received if anything at all. I have fired clients I do not like to work for, however that is not an indication of anyone`s skills. If you are dissatisfied with the service, leave the individual an appropriate reference, but first, settle your debt so that you can walk away clean.
There are so many basement `professionals` who hang out their shingle so clients must always ensure they get value for money but at the same time the `professional` do not learn on your dime. Reach a compromise and consider it a cheap lesson in reference checking.
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