WORST TAX YEAR EVER

Larry - I agree.  If I was new to this business I'd be making a new career choice.   I lost a few clients this year because of my covid restrictions.  No big deal - good bye to them if they can't wear a mask.  However, I can't get clients to understand the backlog I'm experiencing this year.  They are frustrated and probably won't be back next year.

EDIT:   30+years    stopped taking new clients 2 years ago  -   looking forward to retirement

I agree this is the worst tax year.  But I have been extremely lucky as far as my clients have been.  They all have been understanding once I explain the situation to them.  I also have received more new clients this year than in any other year.

I have been doing this for 40+ years and this has been the best year ever.  Software ran flawlessly, clients had all of their information in on the first pass, no holdups waiting for IRS or software updates, and ...................................... hold on a second.  That last anvil really threw me for a loop.  Now that I am finally coming around, all I can say is - this year really, really sucked.🤕

39+ years and the worst.

Downloading from client portals has become a full-time job.

93% (I keep track) of clients did not have everything.

Clients sending information piece by piece, week by week.

Clients emailing at midnight and if not responded by 8am they call to complain.

Clients becoming more lazy.  Take a picture and send it.  Thanks for the 325 pictures.

I'm older and much more grumpier.

I'm envious of friends who worked for government, got full retirement benefits and full health care an I have $12.16 in my SEP.

Watching clients who are seriously dumber than me but their W-2's reflect $800,000 of wages.

Should I go on?