IMHO tax law also depends heavily on experience. The rulings and the operation are quite different in most countries. Since you're dealing with the state, it'

IMHO tax law also depends heavily on experience. The rulings and the operation are quite different in most countries. Since you're dealing with the state, it's also hard to protect your rights alone. If you're going it alone, I would advise talking with a friend with a law-degree. At least, that way, you could probably avoid grave errors. And if you're being audited, or in trouble with the authorities in any way, definitely try to get some legal help. PS: These are my own opinions, take it with a grain of salt. I just took the exam for the first semester of tax law :).