I will be filing tax for 2008 being on L-1 visa for first time and I would like to ask for help.

1. Do you recommend that I use software filing (ie. Taxcut) or use tax consultant in person?
- If I should use a tax consultant, can you tell me what are my advantages are?

2. Is there anything special I should be careful of due to my L-1 visa status?
- If yes, what?

Thanks

Choose a tax consultant with experince doing taxes for foreign nationals.

It appear likely that you will need to file a dual-status tax return, and THAT return should not be done by amateurs.