About Today: Should You Do Your Taxes Yourself? 2/7/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor One of the mysteries of tax season is how you can go from "still waiting for tax documents" to "already super late with filing, and staring down the barrel of an extension."

Do I Need an Accountant to File My Taxes?  At this very moment, however, we're still in the window of tax filing awesomeness. We have - or should have - all our documents, and still have plenty of time to file. Heck, we're still early, if you think about it. Important Tax Deadlines Choose Your Filing Status See More About:  file taxes  tax software

Which Tax Documents Do I Need?  Whether you go with an accountant or do your taxes yourself, you'll need to make sure that you have all the proper documents. 9 Questions to Ask Your Accountant Which Business Expenses Are Deductible? See More About:  tax documents

Which Tax Software Is Right for You?  If you're a DIY kind of person, you might choose to do your taxes yourself. In which case, you'll most likely be using some kind of software to help you out. Ideally, you'll use the best software, which is what this piece will help you find. Readers Review Tax Software 5 Tax Apps for Android See More About:  tax software  choosing financial software

3 Basic Ways to Reduce Your Taxes  And of course, everyone would like to pay fewer taxes, if at all legally possible. Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations What Is the Home Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction? See More About:  tax deductions  tax credits  retirement plan contributions