20 Hilarious Tax Season Memes Accountants Will Relate To

Tax season is an accountant's bread and butter but it can also be incredibly stressful. Juggling numerous deadlines and keeping all your clients happy is a tough balancing act. At YouCanBookMe we understand the importance of managing your precious time all too well.

We know this time of year can grind you down. Stress is no joke. According to a FloQast & University of Georgia (UGA) survey, 99% of accountants experience burnout. Those are some serious numbers. Sometimes all you can do is laugh. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 funny tax season memes that will have accountants chuckling into their coffee.

Let’s jump right in!

Tax season is, above all, a race against time. No matter how prepared you are, there always seems to be more to do than hours in the day.

It can be difficult to watch the world go by when you're in the tax season trenches. But sure as the sun rises, April 15th will come. Eventually.

1. Experiencing tax season for the first time

Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time, tax season can have you looking a little like this. At least with YouCanBookMe, you don’t have to manually schedule your client meetings.

Our online scheduling tool is designed to save you time by letting clients book appointments directly on your customized booking page. It eliminates back-and-forth scheduling, automates reminders, and integrates seamlessly with your favorite tools to streamline your business operations.

2. When the tax deadline is 3 days away and you haven't even started

Every year you say you’re going to get started as soon as possible, but it’s easier said than done. Some of us just need the adrenaline of a fast-approaching deadline to get us going.

3. Watching people enjoy their lives during tax season

Other people actually enjoy spring? What a concept. At least other accountants know what you’re going through…

4. Trying to stay organized during tax season feels like this

Tax season means chasing pieces of paper, clients, deductions, and returns. That’s a lot to keep track of. That's why you should use a tool like YouCanBookMe to manage your client meetings!

Dealing with clients is often the trickiest part of your job. Especially if you have lots of them with widely varying needs. Things can get complicated super fast. Hopefully, you can take some comfort in the fact we all seem to have the same client issues.

5. Waiting for clients to send their documents

Even after onboarding your clients and clearly explaining your expectations—such as providing all relevant documents before the annual tax filings—you might still face delays in receiving what you need.

It’s a familiar scenario: when clients need something, it’s urgent. But when you need something from them, it feels like an endless wait. Are they using carrier pigeons or shipping their receipts on a century-old ocean liner?

6. When a client asks about their refund but they submitted their documents late

We all know that accountants are kind of like magicians, but there are some miracles you just can’t perform. Managing client expectations is part of the job. All you can do is be clear about your deadlines. ‘As per my previous email…’

7. Trying to explain to a client how tax laws work

Staying on top of tax law is no mean feat. Explaining it to a non-expert is a whole other level. I bet they wish they’d never asked!

8. When you really need that one receipt and the client isn’t responding

You’ll feel like you’ve earned a PhD in patience by the end of April—and gained plenty of practice using your ‘client voice.’

9. Client: 'Can I write off this yacht?' Me:

Umm, I’m not sure the IRS would be on board with that one. (On board—get it? 😉)

10. When the client is expecting a big refund but you have to tell them they OWE taxes

Breaking this kind of news is never fun. We’re sure you did your best. Good luck soldier.

11. When clients keep rescheduling appointments

Thank goodness for YouCanBookMe automated notifications! Instead of trying to keep your diary organized, you can focus on what you do best.

Automate your scheduling

Let your clients easily book and reschedule calls with you. We’ll handle the tedious scheduling admin, freeing up your time and mental load.

12. When your client says they’re sending their files today and they actually do it

There’s no better feeling. A real tax season miracle. 👏

Your job is to be an expert in everything tax-related. That being said, tax law isn’t set in stone. Sometimes the government changes the rules right when you’ve finally mastered them. Try your best not to cry. 😢

13. When the tax laws change AGAIN and you just learned the last update

Keeping track of all the changes can make you feel like your head is going to explode. *Deep breathe*. You’ve got this.

14. Finding errors from last year’s return like…

Well, I guess I’m filing a correction... AGAIN.

15. Surviving on coffee until April 15th be like

Sleep is for the next quarter. Brew another pot.

16. When you finally run out of coffee and you’re not sure if you’ll survive the rest of the day

It’s important to always keep the caffeine flowing during tax season. Ever seen accountants riot? No? Let’s keep it that way.

17. Trying to read your colleague's hand-written notes when you’re 90% espresso

It’s almost like they’re trying to mess with you. Type your notes! Or at least try and make your writing legible. We’re begging you.

18. Trying to figure out why you decided to become an accountant

When you're deep in the middle of tax season, it can be difficult to remember why you chose this. Just keep going. There are so many perks to being an accountant. We just can’t think of any during April.

19. What accountants look like at the end of tax season

Spooky season is in October. Try telling that to accountants during April.

20. Finally, this is how you know you’re an accountant for sure

Being an accountant isn’t for the weak. You’re among a special breed, one that enjoys tax season memes and doesn’t need sleep.

In short…

We hope these tax season memes made you smile on a hard day. We know your job isn’t easy, but someone has to save the rest of us from drowning in receipts.

Accountants make the world go round, one tax season at a time. We can’t ensure you have perfect clients, or that the tax laws won’t change on you, but we can help you stay organized.

YouCanBookMe is an online scheduling tool for accountants where you can post your availability so clients can instantly book appointments with you. No need for phone calls or back-and-forth emails. We also offer SMS and email reminders which reduce no-shows. We can even send automated follow-up emails to ensure an end-to-end service!

Start your free trial today to learn how we can save you time, money, and headaches.