It is that time of year for tax preparation and filling out those tax returns. Our first instinct is to go to some accountant and pay them to prepare our taxes for us. Or we think we know best and try and prepare our taxes alone. Neither is a best case scenario.

If you want to save money this tax season, then don’t pay someone to prepare your taxes. The money you saved over the alternative goes straight to the preparer, and you don’t come out any richer for it. But the last thing you want is to do your taxes unassisted, so what gives?

Try tax preparation software, like Turbo Tax. Your Federal refund is free, and they charge a fee to collect your state refund. The fee is minimal and it comes straight out of your refund so you don’t have to worry about it. This is good because it is quick, easy and finds ways for you to save money through deductions.

It sure beats preparing your taxes by yourself, and it sure beats paying someone else tons of money to take forever. Try tax preparation software this tax season and see if you’re not convinced.