Becky discusses important IRS guidance on choosing a trustworthy tax preparer.

She explains that anyone paid to prepare your tax return must legally sign it—if they don’t, they’re considered a ghost preparer with no real tax accountability or expertise.

Becky also shares tips for safely filing your own return online, including avoiding public Wi-Fi and using irs.gov to access legitimate filing sites.

She emphasizes the risks of using ghost preparers or filing completely on your own, especially if you face an IRS audit or receive a correction notice and aren’t prepared to respond.