Accountants charging “handling fees” for stimulus payments? What a joke!

By Adrian Raftery · 30 April 2009 · Locked

Accountants Charging Extra for Stimulus Payments?!

A shocking trend is emerging among accounting firms, leaving many wondering if they're being taken advantage of. Find out what's behind these 'handling fees' and why it's got the accounting community talking.

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Summary

I almost choked on my dinner last night when I heard that there are accounting firms out there charging a $45 “handling fee” for their part in forwarding on the $900 stimulus payment. What on earth are they thinking? I have been involved in accounting firms for the past 20 years & I have always […]