&gt;It amazes me how some people who have really simple tax forms still pay accountants..<p>My W2 is &quot;simple&quot; (single, no kids, etc.) but I give it to an accountant anyway. Costs $30 or so but the accountant knows certain tricks to maximize my tax return. Not illegal, but she knows how broad exemptions can be. For example, I work from home some days. I built a new computer. Technically, it&#x27;s exempt because it&#x27;s a work expense.