What's the benefit of going to a CPA when I could just use Turbo Tax?
Very reasonable for a not simple situation involving 3 states (even if one doesn't need a tax return) and a move.
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For what it's worth, I think our shop would charge probably 50% more... Just sharing that to provide context...
Tip: Sell the out of state properties to unlock the suspended losses and simplify future returns... then look at doing your return with TurboTax...
IMO, most folks should use TurboTax because most folks either have or should have simple tax return.
However, if you have a multistate or international footprint, own an interest in a pass-through entity like a partnership or S corporation, or invest in rentals, it's very unlikely you're doing your return correctly or optimally. And it's possible someone "saving" a thousand or a few thousand dollars a year on CPA fees loses tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax savings.
The truth though? In most situations, having a slightly incorrect tax return or a tax return where you haven't minimized your tax liability isn't that big a deal. You don't benefit, e.g., by spending $1K to save $500 or remove some small error you're unlike to be audited on.