Hi guys,
I’m 19 and didn’t do my taxes by myself last year. My parents hired a professional to do it for me, saying it’s better because you might get a larger return. My return last year was about $300, but they said it was because I didn’t work much. This year, my parents said I could file myself since I have a simple return. Is there a big difference between filing yourself and hiring someone? Also, does it have to be a CPA? My Financial Literacy professor advised always hiring a CPA for taxes instead of going to places like H&R Block or Liberty Tax, as they might employ people who aren’t as knowledgeable about taxes.