I do not think, most of us need a tax accountant to file our tax. If you study a little about 1040 and instrution , will be easy to go on line. Unless you have complicated tax filing , must have tax professional help. Other wise do not waste money to tax accountant. Tax act will cost you 17 dollars for federal and state tax filing. It is as simple as turbo tax and way cheaper. If your income is less than 30,000 you will file efile free.