If you’ve had doubts about your accountant lately, here are the red flags you can’t afford to ignore.
You deserve more than rushed returns and radio silence. Whether you’re self-employed, own rental properties, or run a corporation, your accountant should be proactive, communicative, and 100% transparent.
Here are the top red flags clients report before switching to Polaris:
1. You Never Hear From Them Outside Tax Season
If your accountant disappears after April, you don’t have a partner—you have a filer. Tax law changes throughout the year. You deserve a team that checks in, sends reminders, and helps you prepare—not panic.
2. You’re Getting Extended Every Year Without Reason
Extensions can be a smart tool when used strategically. But if you’re always extended and no one explains why, that’s a red flag. It could indicate disorganization, overbooking, or lack of attention to your account.
3. Inconsistent or Surprise Billing
Vague hourly billing, mystery charges, or new fees that weren’t disclosed upfront? That’s not okay. At Polaris, we provide flat-rate pricing and clear scopes of work—no guessing games.
4. They Don’t Talk Strategy
If your accountant isn’t talking to you about how to reduce your tax burden legally—through retirement contributions, timing of income, entity selection, etc.—they’re just inputting data. That’s not tax strategy, and it’s not worth your money.
5. Poor Communication and Tech
Still faxing documents? Waiting weeks for a reply? A modern firm uses secure portals, mobile apps, and clear timelines to make communication simple and efficient.
Bonus Red Flag: They Make You Feel Like You’re the Problem If you’re always left feeling confused, rushed, or blamed—it’s not you. It’s them.
At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we’ve helped countless clients in Florida break free from underperforming firms and finally get the clarity and service they deserve.
👉 Schedule a consultation today and let’s talk about what a real partnership looks like.