imjulier Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just a moment to vent- I just had to fire a client since he came clean to me just this morning on having household help to the extent of about $4400 in 2008. He wanted it to be under the table except that he documented it by having a tax-free account for dep. care thru his employer. I suspected he was lying to me since I was trying to get these figures from him for about a week. He came clean and told me how to handle a couple other things on the return....does the tail wag the dog or dog wag the tail? He also asked if he and his wife could still come in and sign off this afternoon. Just frustrated I suppose but I still feel good about letting that one go. OK, I'm done, thanks for letting me vent. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Good for you. That's a P.I.T.A. you don't need. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 The only thing I'd give him is an extension form in order to allow him time to get someone else to prepare the return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjulier Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Yep, gave him the extension and the address to mail it to.....didn't feel like just abandoning him today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN2V Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 And I just did the return for the poor nanny he had hired...She asked several times shouldn't they be withholding something and the reply was we can talk about it later. So all she got was a post-it note with the $ amount written on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjulier Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Oops. I just fired another client. Today must be a bad day for clients. Or I need to leave the office while I still have clients left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Oops. I just fired another client. Today must be a bad day for clients. Or I need to leave the office while I still have clients left. People you have to deal with today should all be shot. OK, maybe that's a little harsh. Next year, I hope I have everything in shape to be closed. Have to do two payrolls today. Slackers come out of the woodwork today. Don't feel bad. They've had 100 days in 2009 to talk to you before today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 People you have to deal with today should all be shot. OK, maybe that's a little harsh. Next year, I hope I have everything in shape to be closed. Have to do two payrolls today. Slackers come out of the woodwork today. Don't feel bad. They've had 100 days in 2009 to talk to you before today. Oh My Goodness! I totally fogot payroll for one of my clients! Thanks for mentioning it in your post or I would have gotten a phone call from a very upset client! This board is wonderful in sooooooooo many ways! Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I had a guy email me this morning, referred by an existing client. Can I help him; he hasn't filed in five years. Sure I can help him -- but not today!!! And I have to do payroll reports for a client; next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendybooth Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 well to make you all feel bad the accountant I work for treated me to a day at the spa. Had hair cut and color. made me feel like a new woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 i gave my staff thurs and friday off and for the 3 going away, there are baskets and champagne waiting in their room. now who feels bad? (s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendybooth Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 that is the way to keep a happy and loyal staff.. When can I come work for you LOL.. The accountant I work for is the greatest!!!!!! I got a car last year and a day at the spa this year. Life is grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cred65 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I had a "what I had considered a fired client" call and leave a message late today requesting an extension and promising to pay last years bill which is seven months past due, and asking for my new address. So I filed the extension and left a message on his cell phone. After searching my database from last year, I also filed extensions for two dead persons. The spouse remained but has not contacted me recently. CYA or benevolet? I am now nursing my favorite beverage, a mixture of Red Bull and vodka. So in a while I will not know if "I am going UP or Down". That's why I call my drink the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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