busy season

top five tax season problems

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form 8949 2011no. 1: big headaches in form 8949. 

after getting off to a fast start, many tax practitioners are still smarting from seemingly unnecessary difficulties late in the season, according to findings by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间.

complete findings are published in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practitioner’s tax season performance review and outlook report. (learn more here)

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how to survive tax season: 100 real-life ideas… and counting

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how do you survive tax season?

you’ve been answering, by the hundreds. here’s a sampling of the responses we’re getting in the busy season barometer poll.

  1. forge ahead.
  2. take personal weekend in middle of march to catch a breather.
  3. i workout every evening/night for about 2-3 hours, and the routine seems to eradicate any negativity
  4. exercise and a good meal.
  5. yes been easier this year many clients came in early
  6. keep on top of clients requirements, evaluate risk/return(advice) trade offs.
  7. by learning how to still be breathing on 4/16 read more →

busy season runs smooth and fast into march

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majority of practitioners reporting improved results.

complete findings are published in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practitioner’s tax season performance review and outlook report. (learn more here)

by rick telberg

the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy-season mood-barometer is showing significantly higher satisfaction and confidence ratings as the profession grinds through one of its best performances in years.
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ten steps to a better tax season

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tools for balancing work and life in the most special time of year.

by ira rosenbloom

three nights a week and saturdays. for many accountants, this describes the extra effort that is made to properly service clients during tax season. the quality of life for accountants and their families typically takes a turn for the worse during this special time of year. most will tolerate the change because it brings cash flow and profits.

but are accountants truly making the most of this extra effort? what if it were possible not only to improve tax season but also to enhance profitability and improve quality of life, as well?  here are ten steps that will give you a better shot at achieving those goals. read more →