If I could do it in a half and hour I would do TT.

I can't so I use a CPA. I recommend finding a CPA that you like, and can establish a relationship with. My guy I can call or text anytime to get advice all year long, but he is also a bud. I'm not up to date on tax or money stuff so having someone to bounce ideas off of is convenient.

If you are doing something different this year, like claiming sales taxes for a remodel or other activity that will stick out from your normal tax returns. You might want to use a CPA. The IRS looks for anomalies to decide who they will audit. If you normally get $2k back and this year you get $10k back, the money would be well spent.

I got audited once for something like that and I had the time to respond to the auditor and the process. It went fine, and I ended up getting an additional $21, but the stress on my wife was enough to cause me to use a CPA from then on.