If you are a W-2 Employee taking the standard deduction or itemizing with basic deductions, you can typically file your own taxes without any trouble.

If you are self-employed, own rental property or other investments, have children in college, have retirement income, or want tax planning for the future, a CPA can offer expert advice to help you maximize your deductions and minimize your taxes.

If you have been missing deductions in the past, you have 3 years from the date you filed the original return to amend your prior return.  A CPA can help you with this process as well.

If you need to get a copy of your prior year tax information, instructions from the IRS are posted here.