It’s typical to write down a list of tasks to stay on top of what’s important. But sometimes, we toss the checklist aside before it’s completed and promise to “handle the rest later.” We’ve all done it: cherry-picked the easiest tasks we feel like doing and then put the rest off until another time.
But when a specific task has a specific deadline, like tax returns, April 15 is the last day, and the work needs to be done.
Some folks will file an extension, but that only keeps someone in “procrastination mode.” And maybe an entire list of tasks will be added to the pile in the coming months, and the taxes are still incomplete! At some point, a person might feel embarrassed and continue to choose to ignore the problem. Why not bypass all that shame and anxiety and find the best accounting firm in San Francisco to handle the burden of tax season? Instead of “spend five hours on income taxes,” write down “Call the best Bay Area CPA to manage my taxes.” The effort is much simpler and marking it off the checklist will feel good.
Get in the Rhythm of Tax Season
Many people use checklists and reminders to help them remember essential projects. Here’s an interesting fact: Another strategy people use to remember important details like names or places is by rhyming. Rhyming is a mnemonic device that allows the brain to recall information via auditory patterns. This might be why you can remember every word to a song from the 1990s but can’t recall the name of a person you just met; How Stuff Works has an article about this concept.
There is a rhythm to the process that helps, too. Kind of similar to our rhythm around managing taxes for the Bay Area. And the process flies by once our CPAs “get into the groove.” Because we love taking on the challenge! We manage individual taxes , business taxes, and international tax returns. If you want to add a little rhyming reminder to tax returns, here are a few ideas: If taxes have you hesitating, contact Safe Harbor because we’re not waiting. Or Don’t procrastinate; call Safe Harbor if your taxes are running late!
And most of us know that those are musical jingles, which are incredible marketing tools. Because they cling to people’s memories like saran wrap! Although we don’t have one of our own official jingles, our CPAs are always ready to help take “filing tax returns” off someone’s checklist! because that’s what the best accounting firm in San Francisco does.
