We would all agree that there is no such thing as an easy tax season. Every tax season brings its highs and lows, but forces outside of our control, like government shut-downs and this winter's unpredictable weather, really put a damper on things. Over the course of more than 30 tax seasons, in public accounting and supporting my consulting clients, I have seen the benefits that come from establishing your own tax season "sanity" system.

CPA firm owners are well aware of their payroll costs and tend to be very cautious when it comes to investing in administrative personnel. Much like the accounting staff, members of the administrative group must provide value that will generate a solid return on their investment.