Can Anyone Recommend an Affordable Accountant in the Triangle? (Raleigh: unemployed, contractors)

[alzora]

I was laid off this year but have picked up some temporary contract work here and there. As such I would like to maximize my deductions for being a contractor as well as for full-time job hunting costs. As a result, I think I may need the services of an accountant for my taxes this year.

Can anyone recommend a good accountant with experience working with small businesses/contractors who is rather affordable. I am still unemployed and on a fairly strict budget.

Thanks for any recommendations.

[ncjoy]

Jean Harris in Cary has been my accountant for 10 years.
She is 1/2 the cost of my previous CPA and finds deductions
for my small business I never knew. Honest, punctual and
affordable.

[lovebrentwood]

We've been happy with Debra Fowler for years. I don't know what you consider affordable, so I recommend calling and comparing:

Debra Fowler
Fowler & Associates, LLC
304 W Millbrook Road # C
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 847-0445

[Bull City Rising]

Glenn Borg, of Balentine & Borg in Durham. We've been very happy with him for simple and complex items, ranging from personal taxes to business taxes for my website to helping with estate matters for a deceased parent. Outstanding to work with, conscientious, communicates well; very familiar with small business and contractor rules.

[Usedtobe VaNC]

Lisa Denny in Clayton...smart, quick and very well priced. I drive from downtown Raleigh to use her.

[sudonym]

Another recommendation for Jean Harris.

[UNCgrad2009]

Originally Posted by ncjoy

Jean Harris in Cary has been my accountant for 10 years.
She is 1/2 the cost of my previous CPA and finds deductions
for my small business I never knew. Honest, punctual and
affordable.

Hi -- do you have Jean Harris's contact information? I can find her phone number online, but does she also have an email address?

Thanks!