Poker/tax accountant
 

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone a good knows/uses a tax accountant that does a good job advising them about poker related tax matters.

I need someone who I can explain my situation to confidentially without worrying about being turned in or red flagged. I also need someone who knows how to handle the poker/tax arena. I have not been good about declaring winnings the last few years and I'd rather not go another year without declaring. I would prefer not to declare as a gambler, which I hear can be done, but it's all rumors till I can talk to a CPA.

If anyone knows someone like this and would like to give them some business, please let me know!!!

Also, where would be a good place to find one! Sorry if a 23 year old should know how where to do this already.

I live in chicago, but if the guy knows his stuff, it doesn't matter where he lives.

Re: Poker/tax accountant
 

Before talking to an accountant I'd read as much as possible from the Roche Card Player archives:

http://www.cardplayer.com/?sec=wart&writer_id=27

~ Rick

Re: Poker/tax accountant
 

JV,

The local association of CPA's in your state should be able to give you some names of people who specialize. Each state's association is named differently (e.g. in MD it's Maryland Assoc. of CPA's - MACPA) so do a google seach on CPA and your state's name. The association should be near the top.

BTW, as regards "I need someone who I can explain my situation to confidentially without worrying about being turned in or red flagged." keep in mind that while CPA's have ethical obligations to keep your information confidential in almost all cases, they do not have the same level of client priviledge that attorneys enjoy. A CPA can be forced to testify against a client in court in certain circumstances. If absolute confidentially is a concern, go to a tax attorney.

BR