Leave Your Accountant Alone in April |
Accountants live for tax season, right? It's when they make all their big money and do all their most important work.
Well, that's true, but there are some downsides to this incredibly seasonal industry. Here are a few good reasons to give your accountant a break this April–and all you have to do is take 10 minutes to file a tax extension online.
- They're a tad busy. The last thing you want when you're entrusting your accountant with your tax return is someone else calling, emailing, text messaging, instant messaging or personally interrupting your accountant. When you file your taxes in the off season, your accountant will be able to give you the detailed personal attention you've paid for, and make sure that you don't miss any important or new deductions.
- Long hours mean less sleep–and more mistakes. Many industries require their personnel to get a certain amount of sleep when on the job (bus drivers, doctors)–but not accountants. Though it's not life or death, you still don't want your sleep-deprived, caffeine-fueled CPA checking your tax return for mistakes. No human can reasonably handle the crush of paperwork that's foisted on them this time of year, so giving them a break is a good financial and personal decision!
- Waiting might save you a bit of money. If you find yourself trying to get your accountant's attention, you'll pay extra fees for it (and rightfully so). If you're not a February filer, consider a tax extension so that you don't get stuck with last-minute rush charges.
- More waiting now means less waiting later. Break free from the herd! If you're in your CPA's office in August instead of April, you're a lot more likely to get in there quickly (not to mention get your calls returned faster, too). There will be a lot less competition for your accountant's time.
- Tax time is tough. Just because this time of year is the most lucrative for accountants doesn't mean they're having the time of their lives. They're bound to be overworked and under-rested–so it's really to everyone's advantage to give them a break and see them when they're fresher.
To file a tax extension online, you don't even have to take up five minutes of your accountant's time. TaxExtension.org recommends FileLater.com, the only online tax extension service that handles both business and personal tax extensions. |
