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Life is too short to make tax filing more complicated — and expensive — than it already is.
The majority of Americans qualify to file their taxes for free (or at a very low cost) through the IRS free file partners or other commercial tax software providers. Tax preparation may cost more if you have complex income or deductions, but it shouldn't break the bank.