BUSY SEASON: The Busiest Ever?

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Busy Season Barometer: 63 percent expect an increase in clients this year, and 78 expect higher revenues.

By Rick Telberg
CPA Trendlines Research

One thing’s certain about the 2019 tax season: Nothing’s certain.

The early results from the 16th annual CPA Trendlines Busy Season Barometer show tax practitioners hopeful but nervous.

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For many, the season seems to be shaping up for more clients and increased revenues. At the same time, however, practitioners are showing unprecedented concerns that instead of success, they could end up with a mess.

And mess or success, they’re in for a lot of work.