A taxpayer's guide to tax-prep fees

About 50 percent of all tax filers pay a pro to prepare and file their tax returns. Even IRS Commissioner John Koskinen is in that boat. He has said he hires an accounting firm and pays a few thousand dollars to get his taxes done.If you’re among this group, especially if it’s for the first time, how do you know how much should it cost?Most tax preparers base their charges on the complexity of your tax situation and the completeness of your information. In fact, many say they’l