In September, only 17% of accountants predicted a tougher season than last year’s. By December, the number had risen to 28%.
Q: For you personally, how do you expect Busy Season 2011 to compare to the 2010 season?
Accountants looking ahead to the impending busy season have been losing confidence through December as Congress haggles over tax measures and the economy remains lifeless.
What are you expecting for busy season?
How are CPAs planning?
The economy and last-minute tax code changes remained the chief concerns. But as the start of the season approaches, worries about “setting aside enough time to plan” also rose to 24% of respondents from 19%.
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