for julia brown, filing her taxes is all about convenience.y she uses the popular software turbo tax. >> between working and going to school, i need something quick, easy, get it done because my tax situation is straightforward so i think it's a safe solution for me. >> reporter: in 2015 irs reports show that 40% of taxpayers who filed electronically were just like julia. they didn't use a paid tax preparer. consumer reports says using an online or mobile app can help you get the right results. >> we looked at the three most popular tax software products. that's turbo tax, h&r bl h&r bl they're all good. >> reporter: filing your own has become even easier with the help of smart phones. all three allow you to automatically up load your w-2 information by simply taking a photo. but what if your tax situation isn't so simple? >> if your tax situation becomes more complicated, say, you're self-employed, you're probably going to have to upgrade and that could cost an extra 10 to $60. >> reporter: did you donate some old stuff to a place like good w

but many like julia brown believe there's no real solution. do you have any hope pofor improvement? >> no. why would it get any better? why would it get any better? >> reporter: funds have decli d declined. and a new poll shows most believe traffic has reached crisis level. >> they want our elected officials to act like it's aable in, to simply declare it's an emergency. they said they're willing to support a tax increase to deal with it. >> reporter: most, but not all. >> there's no way i would pay a tax. maybe we should do away with the commuter lanes. they don't get used enough. >> in my case, i probably would. >> reporter: it comes as governor brown pushes a proposal to raise $5 billion a year for rehabbing roads and improving transformation. but most see the problem daily. >> it's the first building block. >> reporter: some are making changes, including relying on rideshare apps. >> i say it's constant, all the time. so i hardly ever sit and wait for rides. >> reporter: while the business-backed council looks at collaborating, the frustration mounts. >> oh, it's horrible, horri

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