The Internal Revenue Service wants everyone filing taxes to be wary of what the IRS refers to as 'Ghost Preparers,' tax preparers who offer to handle your tax preparation for cash payment without signing their name on your return or informing the IRS that they aided in the preparation of your tax return. Michael Devine from the IRS explains the scam and the danger you face if you choose to use a 'ghost preparer...

Bottom line, you can free file via the IRS website at IRS.gov or you can use a reputable accounting service, one that will sign your tax forms and work with you above board to assure that your taxes are filed correctly.