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Originally Posted by Kyle 
Even if someone else prepares the return, you are still responsible for the information on the return.
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Yes you are but they will act on your behalf as long as you have given them everything. The way my accountant put it was if I get audited they do the leg work not me. A regular tax return is something like $80 for me she said next year will run a couple hundred as long as I have most of it done. (all reciepts organized and if possible an excel file to make it quicker)
The only reason I suggest having an accountant is you know its done ( as long as you trust them) Besides that would you rather know that what you claimed is correct or have the tax man calling you a couple of years down the road cause they randomly selected yours to review again. Your accountant is a write off too
For myself I would rather play it safe,