WAATP Signature Monthly Meeting -  Taxing Times: The April 1 Roundtable That Wasn't

Presented by Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Webinar

Event schedule: 

• Beginning of Webinar: 11:00 am
• Taxing Times: The April 1 Roundtable That Wasn't  : 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Speaker: Max Refunds

Bio: Max Refunds is a self-proclaimed "Tax Season Survivalist" with decades of experience dodging client excuses and navigating the labyrinth of IRS regulations. Known for his sharp wit and even sharper pencils, Max blends humor with practical tips to keep tax professionals laughing all the way to April 15.

Location: Live Streamed Webinar

CPE Credits: 0

Course Description:  

Join us for the most exclusive event of the year... except, just kidding, there’s no meeting because we know exactly where you’ll be: neck-deep in tax returns! Instead of dragging you away from your calculators and coffee, we’re hosting an entirely fictional gathering to give you a moment of levity during the most taxing month of the year.

Prepare for absolutely no keynotes, zero slides, and a complete absence of CPE credits. Just think of it as a brief mental vacation—or as the IRS might call it, a "taxable benefit" (no worries, we won't report it).

Course Objectives:

• Identify signs of Tax Season Burnout - spot the warning signs of tax fatigue, such as dreaming in tax codes or mistaking coffee for toner
• Explore the Philosophy of the "Dad Tax" - delve into the timeless parental practice of taking a bit of your kid's fries as payment for services rendered
• Embrace the Power of April Fools' Day - understand why scheduling a webinar on April 1 is the ultimate prank for tax professionals

Key Takeaways:

• Laughter is the best tax deduction—oh wait, it’s not deductible? Our bad.
• A reminder that even during the busiest of times, taking a moment to breathe is as essential as filing that extension.
• Proof that humor and professionalism can coexist (even during tax season).
• The ability to say, “I attended an April 1 meeting... or did I?”

Attendee Requirements:

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is ideal for:

• Tax Professionals whose April calendar is booked solid with "client still owes docs" placeholders.
• CPAs and Accountants who could use a chuckle before the next mountain of 1040s hits their desk.
• Enrolled Agents who’ve perfected the art of politely reminding clients for the 15th time to sign their e-file authorization.
• Anyone in the Tax World who’s in desperate need of a joke that doesn’t involve “standard deduction.”

While this "meeting" isn’t real, your sanity is. So take this as your sign to schedule a five-minute break, tell a tax joke (Why did the accountant break up with the calculator? They felt like they didn’t add up!), and keep going strong. You’ve got this! Happy filing season!

If you would like to ask questions ahead of time please send them to [email protected] 

WAATP members, $0 

Non-members, $20 

Join WAATP today to receive a discount. 

Disclaimer:

Fees and Schedule - This WAATP Internet-Live webcast will begin and end promptly at stated time. 

 Cancellation and Refund Policy: Registration fees will be refunded in full for up to 3 days in advance of the seminar. Registrations may be transferred 1-3 days prior to the seminar date. NO REFUNDS/TRANSFERS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE SEMINAR MATERIALS AND WEBINAR LINK HAS BEEN SENT AND THE SEMINAR BEGINS. NO EXCEPTIONS