RitaB Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I have soooo had it with people who, when you call and leave them a message that their tax return is done, call you right back and ask "what's the amount of my refund?" (OK, it's technically not a "refund" since YOU didn't pay in.) Anyway, when that happens, I'm going to put them on hold, go check the mail, brush my teeth, do someone else's return, etc. before I tell them the refund amount. They ARE COMING in 15 minutes anyway to sign the e-file form and pick up their copy of the return. Geez... Just now, I had a caller to ask me if I had had a chance to do his return (another EIC person). He JUST brought it Friday. There it goes, to the bottom of the pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am soooo happy that I don't have any clients like that. I've been fortunate in my practice. I think I've had one person who didn't know she qualified for EIC until I told her and that was just one bad year. And none of my clients ever call to ask when it will be done, etc. If that did happen, I like your response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Managed Solutions Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 The people that do call in and ask those silly questions - do you find that they are the younger crowd? Aged 18-30? Single parents and/or both parents receiving support from the state? A group that is collecting unemployment, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 The people that do call in and ask those silly questions - do you find that they are the younger crowd? Aged 18-30? Single parents and/or both parents receiving support from the state? A group that is collecting unemployment, etc? NO........they come in all shapes, sizes and ages and tax brackets of inconsiderate and impatient clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 NO........they come in all shapes, sizes and ages and tax brackets of inconsiderate and impatient clients. I agree that I have some really inconsiderate folks of all ages and incomes. But, it does seem to me that PITA issues (like impatience) are more prevalent from the EIC crowd. The sense of entitlement with many (certainly not all) in this group amazes me. It carries over to the preparer. I mean, we are supposed to drop everything to take care of some people. One young lady, single with two kids, came in Friday with only unemployment income. She always get huge EIC. I told her there would be no EIC if no "earnings." She says, "Well, I wish I had known that. I would have worked." I think she was mad at ME about it! Thankfully, I have some really awesome clients who are VERY appreciative and patient. It helps when one of them comes in. Makes my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I have soooo had it with people who, when you call and leave them a message that their tax return is done, call you right back and ask "what's the amount of my refund?" (OK, it's technically not a "refund" since YOU didn't pay in.) Anyway, when that happens, I'm going to put them on hold, go check the mail, brush my teeth, do someone else's return, etc. before I tell them the refund amount. They ARE COMING in 15 minutes anyway to sign the e-file form and pick up their copy of the return. Geez... Just now, I had a caller to ask me if I had had a chance to do his return (another EIC person). He JUST brought it Friday. There it goes, to the bottom of the pile. I think you need a cookie or some ice cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I think you need a cookie or some ice cream. Haha! Actually, when I got home, I fixed snow cream with my kids AND had cookies! They (the kids, not the cookies), are 20, 17, and 15. They were so excited about the snow cream you would swear they were preschoolers. Wow. Great reminder of what's important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_accountant Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 This is a funny string... I rarely see EIC clients.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Managed Solutions Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Snow cream? Is that the same thing as ice cream just made from good 'ole snow? I've just never heard it called snow cream, but if that's what it is, I know what you mean! I'm 27 and I'd get excited as @#$% if I could get a big bowl of home-made ice cream! We made it a few times back in Chemistry class and I remember the days as if they were yesterday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Snow cream? Is that the same thing as ice cream just made from good 'ole snow? That's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Snow cream is tasty - just don't make it with any of that yellow snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Managed Solutions Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Now I'm going to be thinking about snow cream all day long. I haven't had it in a long time. Don't even remember how to make it. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Now I'm going to be thinking about snow cream all day long. I haven't had it in a long time. Don't even remember how to make it. We used to put cream and chocolate syrup on bowls of fresh snow, and stir them all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneInAlabama Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sounds good. Where do you buy the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sounds good. Where do you buy the snow? It's sustainably harvested from wild, organic LOCAL sources. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Managed Solutions Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 @Gene - I could arrange a sale of snow. I've got plenty of it in my warehouse looking for a good stomache. How much did you need and how much are you willing to pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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