Becoming a once-a-year tax expert just isn't practical. Even if you can find time to muddle through the tax laws, you're not likely to learn everything you need to know to minimize your tax liability. Chances are you'll spend many frustrating hours and still wind up owing far more than you should. Given the complexity of our income tax laws and the ever-increasing demands on our time, becoming a once-a-year tax expert just isn't practical.