I've been using TurboTax for over 20 years. In that time I didn't buy hardly any third party tax guides whereas before Turbo Tax I got one every year. I decided to get one for this year's taxes and it's very helpful. The problem with online tax information and guides is that it's not really that easy to browse. A hardcopy book is like a visit to a library, going to the library you might find more valuable/appropriate material in a book right next to one you're aiming for on the shelf. Just the act of turning pages makes a lot of interesting topics stand out. Lasser's guide is a lot thicker then I remember it being many years ago.

I've been reading SciFi since the '50's. I was unable to put this book down because of the fresh perspective and craftsmanship that the author put in it. My only disappointment was not being steered to the sequel when I finished it. Loved it!