by
DE Web Works
| Mar 16, 2025
The IT Struggles of Tax Season
If you’re an accountant, you know the tax deadline waits for no one. But technology? It loves to take a sick day at the worst possible moment. Here are some common IT nightmares that can throw a wrench in your workflow:
🚨 Software crashes – UltraTax, QuickBooks, or your favorite tax software suddenly stops working.
⚡ Slow systems – You’re waiting forever for files to load.
🛑 Cybersecurity threats – Phishing scams and ransomware attacks target financial data hard during tax season.
🔌 Network issues – Internet drops right when you’re submitting a client’s return.
💾 Data loss – A hardware failure wipes out important tax documents.
Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head, it’s time to call in the IT pros.
How an MSP Saves Tax Season
1. Preventing Downtime So You Can Keep Working
When a tax deadline is looming, every second counts. An MSP monitors your IT systems 24/7, catching small issues before they turn into major problems. No more frantic calls to tech support—your systems stay up and running when you need them most.
2. Keeping Client Data Safe & Compliant
Accounting firms handle some of the most sensitive data out there—Social Security numbers, bank details, and tax records. Cybercriminals know this, which is why financial firms are prime targets. An MSP provides:
🔒 Advanced cybersecurity protection – Firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.
🛡️ Regular security audits – Ensuring your firm meets compliance requirements (like FTC Safeguards Rule).
📁 Automatic backups – So you never lose important data.
3. Optimizing Tax Software & Accounting Tools
UltraTax, QuickBooks, Drake Tax, Lacerte—whatever software your firm relies on, an MSP ensures it runs smoothly. They handle:
✅ Software updates and patches
✅ Server maintenance to prevent crashes
✅ Cloud solutions for remote access
The result? Faster processing times, fewer headaches, and happier clients.
4. IT Support—Even on a Sunday in Tax Season
Let’s be real—tax season doesn’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither should IT support. A good MSP offers 24/7 assistance, meaning when your tax software goes down on a Sunday morning, you’re not stuck waiting until Monday to fix it.
5. Scaling Your IT for a Growing Firm
As your firm grows, so do your IT needs. An MSP helps scale your systems—whether that means adding new workstations, upgrading servers, or moving to the cloud. They also assist with remote work solutions so your team can work securely from anywhere.
The Bottom Line
Tax season is stressful enough without IT problems slowing you down. Partnering with an MSP ensures that your systems stay secure, fast, and reliable—so you can focus on what you do best: helping clients and filing returns.
📞 Need IT support for your accounting firm? Let’s talk! We’ll keep your tech running smoothly so you can power through tax season without a hitch.
