Dear Tax Pros: If you’ve been promised additional help, but you check their LinkedIn page and see they’re only recruiting for on-site people…you’re being played. They know how absolutely brutal the market is for tax talent, so on-site job ads are not good-faith recruiting efforts.

Beware of Empty Promises in Tax Recruitment

Attention Tax Professionals: Have you recently been reassured about receiving more support during busy seasons, only to discover that the company is primarily focused on hiring for on-site positions via LinkedIn? If so, it’s time to look deeper into the situation, as this could be a red flag.

In today’s competitive market for tax talent, many organizations are aware of the challenges we face. Unfortunately, when they prioritize saturated on-site job listings without considering remote work options, it’s often not a genuine effort to alleviate the workload for their employees. Instead, it can be a strategy aimed more at lining their own pockets rather than genuinely supporting their staff.

If these companies were truly committed to easing your busy season blues, they would explore various avenues for recruitment, including remote positions. Embracing flexible work arrangements—even if that means hiring less experienced individuals—could significantly lighten the burden on existing teams.

As you navigate your career in this demanding field, remain vigilant about the recruitment strategies you encounter. Companies that prioritize authentic support and flexibility will be the ones worth your time and talent. Be wary of those who merely seek to capitalize on the current market without making meaningful changes to support their staff.