<prompt> Human: I graduated from college May 2015 and worked full time since then. Ive never filed a tax return in my life; this would be my first one.I visited a tax professional who would have gotten me started for 500, but I have a gut feeling I can reasonably do my return myself. Im single and make 45k gross.I owe 40k in student loans and pay this expense monthly, I also pay monthly for my car. Assets: a little less than 5k in saving, 500 in company stock, 3,000 in 401k, 3,000 in a personal brokerage only a 10 dividend for 2015. I live with my parents and have no other major expenses except for food, car, student loan.Should I consult with the tax professional or would it be easier to do it myself, any help would be much appreciated,  <response>: Dude, I paid 400 in nyc for an accountant to do my joint return with my wife and for my business. Get TurboTax and do it yourself. You dont pay till you file. Give it a shot. 