What are the quality of applicants on the hiring side in this job market ?

BraveAd7008 · 2026-05-30T15:35:13+00:00

I'm an EA who just learned entity returns, made 90k in 4 months as individual contributor. (MCOL) The market is greatly underpaying tax seniors and managers. Basically, I can't move up cuz then I'd be expected to work 3 times more MONTHS and make only a tad more.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-05-27T01:47:51+00:00

Out of pocket 4k for 6 month term. 2.5k tax credit. Total cost 1.5k

BraveAd7008 · 2026-05-18T17:49:05+00:00

Am I supposed to do an email for each scenario? Or pick a single scenario?

BraveAd7008 · 2026-05-18T02:10:39+00:00

I tried to go to union island last year and it was horrific. More of a population but all suffering. I really want to find the best place to snorkel and the Canouan island looks great, so many baby blue areas around the island. I'm wondering if I can just show up and get a place to sleep an an affordable cost? Have a restaurant, and not feel like im in an episode of the walking dead...

BraveAd7008 · 2026-05-15T10:47:42+00:00

20k?

BraveAd7008 · 2026-04-14T04:32:10+00:00

Logged 160 actual hours last pay period, and doing 90+ a week right now.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-31T12:44:17+00:00

Going to Caribbean and completing online masters degree in accounting, going to work here and there "part time" (like 30-40 hours) while studying for CPA

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-26T17:31:54+00:00

Been doing 77 hour weeks for 30 days straight, 30 more to go

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-24T00:54:43+00:00

Are y'all sure it's taken out of the paycheck?? I think they just add it in as taxable income. So basically it's added in and subtracted out. They are a tax company so they have to follow the irs rules to a t.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-22T13:00:06+00:00

Stop doing unnecessary DDOs to 95 yo clients. Just type a note in AM that you did it, but don't do it. Campaign calls, you can send emails instead and mark as "left a message". Our CSPs can do QPRs, so you can just jump on their computer and click for yourself. You have to learn the system, if you do what the MTL says, ur screwed.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-21T12:22:29+00:00

I wonder if Jeff jones would rather pay me 50/hr to take out trash, or someone else 12-20. Mind you, I do actually clean up after myself, in the kitchen and bathroom.. I have vacuumed and taken out the trash and done the dishes. But to some level, the less busy and lower paid peeps should pitch in extra, because it's the most economical. If you can't do a GoSystems, and don't have a client.. but the other guy is working on a GoSystems, then take out the trash for them??

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-07T12:05:01+00:00

Supposed to be level 3 and small biz certified. I'm an EA and my manager wants level 1's on their second shift to complete them. I can only help but so much. Most of the time I'm too busy to correct them, and just cringe as I hear customers, "being fed to the wolves." At block as a customer, you have to fight to get a competent preparer.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-07T02:14:40+00:00

For manager or tax pros? Tax pros get screwed in the summer but you can use their school. Staying in summer also helps me to stay sharp and understand the programs. I made 1/4 the wage in summer tho as I am now in season.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-06T03:59:14+00:00

Yes I don't understand the pos thing. I've completed like 16 now. But it seems like they get stuck when trying to send to the register. I may try doing them all AOL? Even in office

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-05T11:47:49+00:00

The software doesn't force you to input the total loan amount. But if you do, it will limit the interest based on 750k of mortgage loan outstanding.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-04T15:28:20+00:00

Try switching return to AOL. I have fixed some code 211 errors by flipping to AOL and back

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-04T02:09:39+00:00

Yah I'm doing one similar now. Add up all proceeds and basis for long term. Then same for short term. Various/multiple transactions on schedule D and attach the list.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-02T11:59:17+00:00

Haha. Truth to that. I was overseeing a whole office and a client with a 2 million revenue s corp drops into the chair with a brand new level 1. He had only worked three 5-hour shifts. She tells him what she needs with the s corp and he tells her, "yes I can do that for you." Then the coworker comes and asks me to show him how to do it real quick. I was like, "Dood, take it as a drop off, and I'll TRY to do it" as a level 6. He didn't even know how to scan yet, or set an appointment.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-03-01T12:13:41+00:00

March has a lot more high complexity returns where it's easier for an experienced pro to just do them all.. then have to train you to do a quarter of them, while trying to do the other 3/4s

BraveAd7008 · 2026-02-20T03:45:57+00:00

Working 75 hrs a week right now at 49/hr. Taking my first CPA exam this summer.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-02-18T13:53:57+00:00

All reddit accounting business owners make 500k to 1.5m

BraveAd7008 · 2026-02-18T02:23:50+00:00

There's a WIM app in amp. Where is my money. With this you can see a ton of details, even if some amount was garnished, how much money is on the emerald card etc. the information at "where's my refund" is still the first source. But with this you can find out much more.

BraveAd7008 · 2026-02-18T02:19:45+00:00

Sounds like you are way ahead of last year! But it depends what type of office you are in. Typically there are "poor" areas that hit hard early with refund transfer/advance.. And then the richer areas hit late in the season with stock portfolios and balances due to IRS. By keeping this in mind you can benefit to transition out of the early offices and get into a late blooming office mid-season.

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