Taxes 2016: Does It Make More Sense To Pay Someone To Do My Taxes Or Should I Do It Myself?

This article originally appeared in the Motley Fool. Though filing your taxes may be a stressful process, it isn't necessarily a complicated one. If your taxes are fairly simple, you may be wondering: Should I do my own taxes? Is it easy? And where can I file online? While there are certain circumstances where it pays to hire a professional to prepare your tax return, if you have a straightforward source of income and a fairly simple return, you're probably better off filing yourself.