rcooley25
Level 11

While I cannot be sure of the drop in the number of tax return preparers that has been reported being accurate I can see that with the changes in the tax laws since 2017 that has happen there would be a drop in the number of tax return preparers that would be needed. With the elimination of so many tax reductions and the increase of the standard deduction  schedule a has in many cases become something of the past.  And if the income being reported is strictly from wages , interest and dividends. and retirement income why would anyone with an 8th grade education need an outside tax preparer.

IRonMaN
Level 15

All of those preparers didn't quit, they all died.  A bad batch of Fireball during COVID killed them all.  Only folks that had built up a strong tolerance from years of drinking it survived.


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rcooley25
Level 11

You are right.

Thats why I am sill alive.

PATAX
Level 15

Many older sole proprietors passed away, and no one took over their practice, I.E. the clients scattered and went elsewhere.

IRonMaN
Level 15

@rcooley25 not to change the subject, but I will anyway.  How is retirement going?  Are you consuming less Fireball not having the stress of tax season or are you consuming more because you missed us too much?😜


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MtnTaxMan
Level 3

Here's the reason ----   I ride a Harley Davidson. I know how to change the oil. Not difficult. I JUST DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH IT. I take the bike to a neighbor who used to work for Harley, he charges me $100 and it's done. 

Frankly, I wish I had 500 clients like that -- charge them $250 each and each return would take 30 minutes. 

 

rcooley25
Level 11

I am drinking more because I am trying to forget you(just kidding)

IRonMaN
Level 15

Just don't drink so much that you forget how to find your way here 😁


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