DENISE STUBBS, CPA

You did it. You filed your taxes. Whether you submitted in February or you're reading this in October after filing an extension, you made it through another tax season. Now what?

Tax season stress is real, and if you're feeling it right now, you're not alone. As a CPA, I see stress from both sides—my own as I work through the busiest season of the year, and my clients' as they juggle tax preparation on top of everything else they have going on. And here's what I've learned: the stress is usually worse than the actual work.

If you've worked with a CPA recently, you might have noticed something different: fewer in-person meetings, more secure portals, and virtual appointments that work around your schedule rather than requiring you to take time off work to visit an office.

Choosing to switch accounting firms is a big decision—and if you're a business owner or individual in Franklin, NC, you're not alone in considering it. Maybe your current accountant isn't as responsive as you need. Maybe your business has outgrown their services. Maybe you're facing a tax resolution issue that requires specialized expertise, or you simply want a Western North Carolina CPA who feels like a better fit. Whatever the reason, you deserve to work with a professiona