<prompt> Human: Ive been going to the same guy for 4 years to do my taxes, and was wondering if I am wasting money. I have a pretty simple situation..I live in New York, and work in New Jersey.I am a hourly W2 employee. I also have a statement of student loan interest paid for the year. Other than that...I do not have anything else. No investments, no mortgage, I am single living with my parents.I just made an appointment with the tax guy - but now Im thinking maybe I can file myself? He charges me about 140 to file my taxes. I like going to him because I fear making a mistake having the IRS coming back to me later down the line claiming i owe money. With him I feel safe that whatever my return is - it is correct. What other options do I have?  <response>: Ive got a suggestion that you could try or not. You could try preparing your own taxes, dont file yours, still go to your tax pro, and compare results when youre done.It wont save you the 140 this year, but it could for next year if the exercise makes you go hey, that wasnt too bad and you come out correct. 