Every year, tax season hits like a freight train. You brace yourself for long nights, missed dinners, and the constant feeling that you’re falling behind. It’s not just a few tough weeks; it’s a grueling marathon that leaves you physically and mentally drained. Your friends and family barely see you, and when they do, you’re too exhausted to truly engage. This wasn’t what you imagined when you started your accounting career.

The problem isn’t going away. If anything, each tax season feels worse. The piles of work keep growing, and the deadlines are relentless. And what do you get for all the sacrifice? A temporary lull in the summer, only to be thrown back into the grind in the fall. Then right back into it again in the New Year.

You’re not alone—many accountants feel this way—but does that make it okay?

The reality is that this constant cycle of burnout isn’t sustainable. If you’re honest with yourself, you’re not sure how many more seasons you can survive like this. There’s a better way—firms that have made key changes now have more control over their capacity, their clients, and their time. If you want to break free from the tax season grind, you need to start making changes now—before January comes around again.

Don’t wait until you’re in the thick of it again. Now is the time to act. Take 2 minutes to watch this video, where you’ll see Renew members (all accountants in public practice) talk about how you can make this happen.