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Has anyone compared an in-person Tax Advisor to software like Turbo Tax?
It depends on the person.  i will take turbo tax over any mediocre or poor accountant ANY DAY.  You get consistent, accurate tax preparation with the software (desktop - not the online version) I was in a housing rental partnership with my brothers and one of them insisted on using his accountant...  what a mistake.   I have been using turbo tax for 10+ years and have always been happy. It handles my non trivial situation with ease: I am happy with it but have to admit I don't have a good accountant to compare it to.  I see no reason to go to an accountant except for planning purposes.  Just for tax prep it is more than worth it and more than you will need.