Unfortunately, many people mistakenly believe all CPAs do Tax Preparation when this is not the case.  CPAs have their work cut out for them keeping up with income and expenditures for businesses and do not specialize in tax law nor tax preparation!  Some DO prepare, but do not expect them to be better at it than seasoned tax preparers.  If you are not incorporated, nor have publicly traded stock, you probably don't need a CPA.  Corporations submitting "audited books" are REQUIRED to have them signed by a CPA.   Sole proprietors will fare better and cheaper with a Tax Pro.  Many CPA firms have Tax Pros working for them...