This is a draft of a letter I will be sending out. Any suggestions are appreciated.
It is with a little bit of sadness that I inform you that <hubby> and I are retiring the accounting and bookkeeping services of CathysTaxes. We will still be preparing personal income tax returns.
COV19 has pretty much shut down the majority of services that were available for <special needs daughter>. I am now gearing up as a primary care giver and cannot devote the time that a small business needs.
Should you decide that you wish to keep your books yourself, I can consult with <wife> and show her how to use Quick Books or Microsoft Excel. I can also show her how to use the online service that I use for preparing the 1099s. I would be able to prepare your individual income tax returns. Should you decide to select a new accountant and tax preparer please note that federal privacy laws prevent me from talking to that person unless you provide written authorization allowing me to discuss <your business name> or your personal taxes with that person. I can provide that person with reports and/or Excel spreadsheets of your information. I can give that person an hour of consultation. After that, I would have to charge for my time.
I will be dropping off all of your papers and reports. I will phone first.
It has been a pleasure working with you all of these years. I wish you good health, happiness, and prosperity.