I have had a challenging tax season. I did not anticipate the growth I was going to received this season while working for Intuit. Intuit always asked for employees to put more hours, but I have only added hours during peak times for the $400 bonus. If I have at least 35 hours during peak one and peak 2 (April 8-15) I can get that extra $400 each peak. We are also being measured on surveys and performance where bonus is depended on. At this point, I am only working my set hours with the exception of peak times.
We had made plans to go to the Smokey Mountain for the spring break but we might have to postpone that if the corona virus continues to spread and pose a threat.
One challenge I have with my business. While I know my fees are so low compared to what others are charging, I still struggle with raising my prices. I had a particular case with a member who was not happy with the fee I was charging, even though I retracted it to same price as last year. I switched them from Partnership to S Corp for $295, I added $35 and they were not happy. They were not happy with all the services apparently, I guess their expectation were not in line with mine. Although I was giving them free advice for the year in switching their business, they had expected me to provide more despite the fact that i was doing it for free and that we actually did not have contract. I ended up firing myself as their accountant because they were never seemed to be happy. And although the deadline is on the 15th of March for the S Corp and letting them go on 6th, was a bit late, I didn't really had much left of pride other than the fact that I did not want to put continue with the service since they were so unhappy about it. I told them they were not stuck with me. This sister was scheduled to teach my Young Women class about indexing and she said she won't do it that Wednesday if I showed up. So I backed out so she can do her job. She told me never to speak with her again. I never had anyone hate me this much, except for Rhea, but that's another story in my old journals.
I was sick to my stomach all week, and this has caused me a lot of stress. What I am finding out is the unfortunate fact that my clients outside of the church are far more grateful and appreciative than clients that are in the church. I guess it's not about the church, but rather personality. From this experience, I have decided to change my business model and not take new clients from the church, somehow I am expected to provide really cheap if not free service.
This and the looming meeting about my Business Nuisance fine at the POA got me really stressed. I have spend a lot of time on my knees pleading for the Lord to spare me from my enemies. I have made a trip to the Temple last Saturday to plead for the Lord's protection. My scripture study this week fell on Jacob 3. My favorite verses, 1-2, and I will never forget how this verse jumped out and had penetrated my heart and soul. And I felt at the time I read it, that the Lord was speaking to me.
1 But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction.
2 O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever.
I knew the Lord would spare me. I had to put my Faith in the Lord that no matter the case, He knows what is best for me. I lot of prayer and fasting. At the temple, the endowment sessions were full so I was able to do the initiatory sessions. This was the first initiatory session in my life I have had to step out for to get a tissue to wipe my tears. When the sister pronounced the blessings about the Holy Garment of the Priesthood, that as long as I honor and keep the commandments of the Lord with a true and honest heart, that it will serve a protection to me against the devour-er until I have finished my work upon the earth. I have felt this power more strongly at this time in my life.
On March 5th, I attended the Adjustment Committee meeting where my case was being presented. I had walked into the meeting, and noticed that 2 of my tax clients were in the committee. I thought at the time, it's was out of my hands and that I am at the Lord's mercy. How do you win a case against you when 2 solid witness against my business transactions at home were in the committee. None the less, the power of the Lord was manifested and I was clear with out issues. Although I got a letter if there is such re-ocurring activity that a new fine of $50/day will be issued. I prayed the Lord has spared me. And I knew through the power of my covenants and as I honor them that no matter the case the Lord has my back and I am ever so grateful for this knowledge and the comfort it brings.
This week the general authorities had given a declaration to cancel all church meetings and activities.Conference will be held telecast instead of live. So thankful for living prophet, and the last year we had to prepare for a church centered home for such a time as this. The Lord is merciful.
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