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If your financial situation is complicated, going it alone and relying only on the IRS publications to figure your taxes usually is a mistake. Many people find the IRS instructions tedious and not geared toward highlighting opportunities for tax reductions. Instead, you can start by reading the relevant sections of this book. When you’re overwhelmed by the complexity of particular small-business and tax decisions, get advice from tax and financial advisors who sell their time and nothing else. (Chapter 13 has tips on hiring help.)

As a small business owner, ask yourself how much you’re worth running your business versus how much you’re worth as a bookkeeper. Then ask yourself which task you enjoy more and consider hiring a bookkeeper.

Note that using a tax advisor is most beneficial when you face new tax questions or problems. If your tax situation remains complicated or if you know that you’d do a worse job on your own, by all means keep using a tax preparer. If your situation is unchanging or isn’t that complicated, consider hiring and paying someone to figure out your taxes one time. After that, go ahead and try completing your own tax returns.