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BUYER RESEARCH

# Transactions research.

Start with the guide closest to your decision, then compare scope and responsibilities.

[Transactions

### Choosing a Tax Adviser Before Selling a Business

Hire for the transaction calendar, deal structure coordination, and owner-level decisions.Read the guide ↗](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/guides/tax-adviser-before-business-sale/)[Transactions

### Choosing a Tax Firm When Buying a Business

Define diligence, integration, and compliance roles before the acquisition closes.Read the guide ↗](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/guides/tax-firm-for-business-acquisition/)

## Bring the research into a proposal.

Use these questions to define the work you need rather than assuming a firm’s title establishes its service scope. Ask candidates for a written answer, identify the responsible professional, and record what remains unresolved.

[Compare AE and other service models](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/comparisons/) or [build a proposal worksheet](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/compare/).