What a day! I went to do taxes at 9:00. There must have been 15 people waiting when I got there 30 minutes early. Unfortunately the system had a technical issue and we couldn’t print the returns. It turned out to be a system wide issue. We finished the returns and had to ask the clients to come back later to sign and receive a printed copy of their return.
At some point during the morning the system totally went down off and on for about 30 minutes. I’m sure they had to reboot it to fix the printing issue. It was frustrating to enter a return and have it disappear and I had to start over.
I only did seven returns today as a result of all the technical difficulties. Had lots of slow time while we were waiting for the system to come back up. Makes for a long day when that happens.
All the clients were very understanding and didn’t get upset with the fact they had to come back to finish their returns. The best part of doing taxes is meeting all these wonderful people that are so appreciative of the service they are receiving. It is rare to find one that is grumpy or demanding.
One of the clients was asking me about the change in age that you are required to draw down your IRA. I didn’t know about the change. Love that the clients are my teacher!
Jim tried to start the Prius today and it was dead. He put new batteries in both key fobs but that didn’t help. When I got home after doing taxes I called the local Toyota dealer. He said the car will need to be jumped. He is going to send someone over on Wednesday to help get the car started. He told me the Prius C doesn’t handle not being driven regularly very well. Glad we discovered it before the week of the wedding when David is coming to drive the car back to California.
I came home tired and can’t make myself go do some painting. I may get there yet tonight but it isn’t looking good. I fixed bacon and eggs for dinner as that was quick and easy which is all the energy I had for tonight.
Tomorrow we meet with our preacher in the morning and then have to drive to Wichita to go to my foot doctor. My right foot is still acting up. Last night both feet hurt most of the night. I think last night was due to the rain. I’m anxious to hear what the doctor has to say and am not optimistic that he will have a good solution for me but thought it wouldn’t hurt to go in and find out.
Another dress came in today. I haven’t tried it on yet. I like it on the hanger. It is another print dress and I decided I want to wear a solid color for the wedding. I now have a nice supply of nice dresses to wear to church, etc. I still have a couple more ordered that haven’t come in yet too.
Grateful today was an exception in doing taxes and not a regular situation, grateful for the clients I got to meet today, and grateful the local Toyota dealer can help me fix my car Wednesday.