It’s Tax Day. A day of dread for some, an annual routine for others. Can you think of any other financially impactful space where a DIY vs professional choice is so widely debated? Sure, when you’re just starting out, you can do a lot of things on your own without too much damage. But as you grow and obtain new assets, you may want to hire experienced hands to help you handle the more sophisticated equity. You also need to acknowledge your own limitations in tackling a complex system with a lot of rules, where a simple mistake can cost you a lot of money—or the recruitment of lawyers. Yes, there is a space as hotly debated as taxes—it’s authentication systems. And the build vs buy similarities between authentication and taxes go even deeper! Both seem simple at first glance, but complications can add up quickly. One mistake can.