I too will be 79 next tax season. But I kinda like doing taxes, it's like a board game (pass Go, collect $200) or like playing bridge. Simply know the rules of the tax game. I taught college 30 yrs, prepared taxes for 40 yrs, and realized I enjoyed my clients far more than the students or academic (so-called) colleagues. So outside of tax season, I'll end up playing computer scrabble.