I have a number, my tax identity.  The government has a tax code, unquestionable authority.  Withholding taxes from every paycheck, demanding estimated payments.  What do they know, how much do they think I owe?

So every year I gather my documents and mail a package to my accountant for a full accounting.  Back and forth for missing information, clarification, confirmation.  And then to me for approval.  How am I to know?

Forms and schedules and statements interconnected, fear of miscalculation, a final reconciliation, penalties for lateness, interest owed on underpayment, time is running out.  Where do I sign?

Send it.