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Use a CPA.

I used to do my own taxes. Hours and hours worth of work, and never sure if you have it right.

Then I tried H&R Block for several years. Their program is cumbersome and the staff is barely sufficiently trained. Some knew what they were doing and others, well they left me wondering if they had done my taxes correctly.

I finally went to a CPA on recommendation. He runs a top notch program, knows the laws, is faster, can flag you to things you need to do now and in the future to save on taxes. I can call him at any time with questions, for which there is no charge. He is easily accessible, and will be there if I need him. The cost is almost comparable to H&R Block, a little more but negligible for the service.