ItDepends wrote:One problem with recommending that they wait is that if they made less in 2020 than they did in 2019, waiting could possibly exclude them from the 3rd stimulus that is pending.
SumwunLost wrote:You helped clients get unemployment? unless it was a couple of minutes providing factual information, I would not even do that work, whether paid or not.
CathysTaxes wrote:I gave them the option to file now and amend for a cost or wait and see. The clients that didn't want to wait are already high maintenance. I don't work for free.
novacpa wrote:When you work for free - you cheapen your value - now those clients will always expect low or no charges
for your work.
It will be a fight every time you attempt to charge your normal rate, you will see.
Think about moving to an area with with a higher per capita income, and
many more affluent people, unless you like being poor.
Your kids will want to go to college someday - what will you tell them?
Daddy gave his poor client a break so there's no money for college!
Most CPAs made really good fees charging for PPP loans delivery. iveness.
ATSMAN wrote:This amendment if required to exempt the first $10,200 of UI is different from your run of the mill amendments as perceived by your clients. Think about this strategically from a client relationship perspective for your better clients who you want to retain.
Put yourself in their shoes and think for a second how you would like to be treated by your accountant, especially when they are not causing this amendment.
JAD wrote:Don't work for free. Ever. Unless you made a mistake and must fix it.
CathysTaxes wrote:ATSMAN wrote:This amendment if required to exempt the first $10,200 of UI is different from your run of the mill amendments as perceived by your clients. Think about this strategically from a client relationship perspective for your better clients who you want to retain.
Put yourself in their shoes and think for a second how you would like to be treated by your accountant, especially when they are not causing this amendment.
Before e-filing, I informed my clients of this possibility and the cost to amend or wait. If they chose not to wait, then I will charge.
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