<prompt> Human: This year was incredible for my business, and I was very fortunate to make over 250k. Im single, one dependent, minimal deductions to the best of my knowledge. My parents are older and think I should seek out a tax professional to ensure I dont miss anything that would lead to a higher return, I think theyre behind in the times and software like turbotax would work fine for my needs. Can anyone settle this for us? Thanks!  <response>: Four thoughts: Large numbers dont make a more complicated return, just larger numbers Larger numbers could increase the impact of missing something; because your accountants numbers likely wont increase because of larger numbers, it might be more worth it and more likely to be worth it Because you say my business you will likely benefit more than most people. Can you count anything as a business expense that most cant? Should you make SEPSIMPLEsolo 401k contributions if youre not? What I like to suggest in some of these cases is to do your own taxes, but then before you file go to an accountant and see what they come up with. Compare. If they come about the same: great, you learned you dont need them next year. If they come in under: great, they were worth it, and either you can go back next year doing the same thing or you learned something about doing it yourself. Its pretty much a win-win. 