If you don’t file for taxes, you will eventually face jail time and heavy fines.

“Anyone who works must file for taxes by April 15th ,” said David Riddle, owner of Rosedale Tax service. Riddle has been filing taxes for 20 years.

“This was my first time filing for taxes. I got help from my mom. She does it herself,” said Miguel Felix, undeclared major.

In order to file, you don’t need to go to a professional tax service; you can do it yourself from your own home. There are a number of Web sites available that were developed just to help you file your taxes.

“My friend helped me file my taxes, we did them online using TaxAct,” said Erwin Ledford, undeclared major.

Whether you do it yourself online or go to a professional, filing for taxes is a must.

“This is my third year filing for taxes, I don’t know how to do it myself, so I go to a professional,” said Erica Patino, criminology major.

“I have around 600 clients, the number grows 15 to 20 percent annually,” said Riddle. He went on to say, “I’ve always been good at filing taxes. I started filing for co-workers in the oilfields, got my licenses and been doing it professionally ever since.”

If you have trouble filing for taxes independently, it’s always good to consult a tax adviser.