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Preparing your tax return every year is no fun. That is why many folks just "farm it out" to a tax preparer; and, do nothing more than sign it after it is completed. However, just so you know, it is the best practice to be as involved with the preparation of your personal taxes as you can possibly be. Even if you know nothing about the rules and procedures, and need a professional to help you with that, you are the one that knows the most about your own job, family, and overall situation. That is why a true professional (or a piece of tax software) will ask you dozens - or even hundreds - of questions about your personal and business life. These are all important questions, because they may show that you are eligible for credits or deductions that you have never even heard of. This is especially true for years when many changes are made in the tax laws, like in 2018. Anyway, it is the best way to get it done right; sort of a partnership between you and the tax preparer.
Has anyone ever learned anything interesting, because of a question from their tax preparer, or from a program like TurboTax...?