What is the most unbelievable reason a client has given for delaying their tax document submissions?

In the realm of tax preparation, reasons for delay can range from the mundane to the truly peculiar. One of the most memorable and wildest excuses from a client involved an elaborate tale of their pet—their Bengal cat—sneaking into their home office and making off with several important envelopes. According to the client, the cat had developed an unusual fascination with paper and had been hoarding documents in its corner of the house. The client spent several weeks trying to track down pieces of financial paperwork that were scattered throughout the house, including behind furniture and in obscure nooks and crannies. This narrative might raise eyebrows, yet as it turns out, there was photographic evidence of papers hidden in various spots and the elusive feline lounging amidst the documents, lending some credibility to the unique predicament.