what's happened as of now, the tax preparer is no longer need to obtain a tax i.d. number, pass qualifying exams and don't have to complete these yearly education requirements. however, all of the taxpayers can still volunteer to do all of the above. that is who you want to go to. >> they still are to get that tax i.d. number, but they don't have to meet education requirements. they don't have a pass a competency test. these are nonprofessionals. so we're not talking about cpa's, tax attorneys, registered agents with the irs. these are nonprofessionals. the mom and pop operations, the local guys, by the way, they usually do a pretty good job. usually at a much fairer price than a cpa firm or one of these national firms. we don't want to paint everybody with the same brush. you just want to make sure they're qualified. they have a history of doing this. good record with the better business bureau. doesn't hurt if they get recommended by an attorney or financial advisor. got to go with your eyes open. >> arthel: go with your eyes open. >> remember, you sign that