Burned out by tax season? Here's what to do next.

You made it through another tax season—and maybe "made it" is all you can say. You’re toast. Frazzled. Stretched too thin. Burned by clients who vanished for months and then showed up at the eleventh hour acting like royalty.

If you're feeling crispy, short-tempered, or ready to hand your whole client list a breakup letter... you’re not the only one.

But here’s the truth:
This isn’t “just the way it is” for accountants—unless you decide to keep it that way.

You can run your firm on your terms.

With set prices.

Clear scopes.

Firm deadlines.

No more begging for documents.

No more unbilled work.

No more deadline frenzy.

We flip the dynamic.
Clients pay up front. You know what you’re offering. Clients know what they’re buying. Boundaries are clear—and respected—because you run the show.

…

Before the pain of tax season fades into the background, ask yourself:
"What about this tax season do I never want to do again?"

Write it all down:

  • Every moment that made you want to scream

  • Every “urgent” client request at 9pm

  • Every time you wished you’d fired that client last year

This list? It’s not just a vent. It’s your blueprint.

Need help putting it into action?
You might be thinking, "I should be able to fix this on my own."

Maybe. But here’s what I’ve seen again and again: Too many decisions. Too many unknowns. Too much noise. Too many distractions. Things stall. Half-measures make it worse.

There’s a better way.

Let yourself get support inside Peak Freedom.

It’s designed for accountants whose firms have gotten away from them.
It’s for firm owners who want control back—but keep getting pulled under by needy clients, overloaded staff, and messy systems.

Inside Peak Freedom, we help you:

  • Fix what’s broken

  • Nail down your packages

  • Clean up and increase your prices

  • And build a firm that runs calmly and profitably.

So when next tax season rolls around? You’re not having nightmares about rejected extensions.

 
 

What’s coming up inside Peak Freedom:

Tuesday 4/22 – Dream Big Series: Where do I start? with Melissa Downs, EA
Thursday 4/24 – Don't Get Mad. Make a Plan with Mindset Coach Natalie Hunt
Tuesday 4/29 – Bring Me Your Impossible Dreams with Geraldine
Thursday 5/1 – 5 Essentials for Working 15 Hrs/Wk & Taking Home $150K+ with Erica Goode, CPA

Each one is a 1-hour call with real-time Q&A and zero fluff. We’re here to help you:

  • Work less

  • Earn more

  • And finally build a firm you actually like running

You’ve got to be in the community to join us. If you're already inside, block your calendar. If not? Remember:

No change = same results.

JOIN NOW »
$197/mo

Don’t do another lap of the sun running a stressful firm.

Let yourself get support.

See you inside,
Geraldine

 
Geraldine Carter