13. Give yourselves more credit, accountants! 14. For real, though, why does no one teach us tax stuff in school? Related: 7 Things Financial Advisors Are Begging People Over 50 To Stop Doing ...

Generally speaking, Tayne recommends hiring a tax professional if you owe more than $10,000 or if the IRS has initiated collection efforts, such as tax liens or levies. "In this case, a finance ...