[eropple]

In my experience, somebody who has tax preparation as a primary job is often not a CPA. A CPA usually offers a suite of services, and is also usually a lot more useful.

My CPA is great, and I save money through using his services.

[UncleMeat]

"Primary job" as in "not a side gig."

[eropple]

Gotcha. Still worth noting that going to somebody whose sign says "tax preparer" often isn't the same thing as "accountant", and one conflates at their peril!