Finished 2022 "initial" 1065 for new client.
Saw a W2 in the docs for 2021 from the LLC.
Mentioned that we should file 2021 before proceeding with 2022 - awaiting all financials (nothing provided).
OK, the client said - I'll get you the docs.
No docs.
A partner is impatient and wants it done now.
"No", I said. "We should complete 2021 first and it will be a few weeks from when I get the financials".
Client disengages, saying the partner's tax preparer will prepare the 1065 tax returns.
I send bill.
Client comes back, politely apologizes for the back and forth, and says, "OK, you do it, but once 2021/2022 is complete, if her tax guy can look it over before filing is all she requests. "
That's where it stands right now, and I'm not sure how to reply. I know how this goes now with "another tax preparer's input" and I don't like it.
I don't know whether to explain that once the tax return is finalized, I will charge a fee to redo it, and I will need updated financials? Or do I just cut my losses and tell them to take a hike (too bad, it's a $1200 bill for work I already completed for which I will be taking a loss)?
Client also wants me to do the 2021 1065, his 2022 personal tax return, and the 2021 amendment.
How would you proceed, and how would you explain it to the client?
EDIT: Tough spot. I just want to say, "no, I won't work with her tax preparer", but I don't know how to say it.