{"id":37422,"date":"2024-11-12T11:09:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/?p=37422"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:58:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:58:51","slug":"is-your-tax-team-experiencing-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/tax\/is-your-tax-team-experiencing-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your tax team experiencing burnout?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/iStock-1217245528-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the U.S. tax season approaches, many accounting firms and organizations turn their attention to maximizing efficiency and accuracy through streamlined workflows and accounting software. However, amid the hustle and bustle of tax prep and tax planning, one critical aspect often gets overlooked: the well-being of accounting professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/burnout-statistics\/#:~:text=89%25%20of%20Americans%20have%20suffered%20from%20burnout%20within,energy%20%2826%25%29%20Lack%20of%20effort%20at%20work%20%2819%25%29\"><u>89% of American workers have experienced burnout over the past year<\/u><\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is a significant issue in high-pressure environments like tax season, especially for CPAs and tax teams. It can have lasting effects on productivity, client communication, client satisfaction, deliverables, and even the bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-burnout\">What is burnout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is more than just a buzzword; it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/signs-of-burnout-8683361\"><u>psychological syndrome resulting from chronic stress in the workplace<\/u><\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases\"><u>World Health Organization<\/u><\/a> recognizes it as a syndrome that manifests in three dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased mental distance from one\u2019s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one\u2019s job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced professional efficacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the context of a tax team, burnout can lead to mistakes in filings, missed deadlines, and a drop in the quality of service provided to clients. Recognizing the red flags early can help prevent serious consequences and maintain client expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-of-burnout-in-your-tax-team\">Signs of burnout in your tax team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased absenteeism<\/strong> \u2013 Frequent sick days or requests for leave can indicate that team members are struggling to cope with stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decreased Productivity<\/strong> \u2013 If your normally high-performing team is missing deadlines or producing subpar work, burnout could be a factor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Attitudes<\/strong> \u2013 If team members are showing signs of cynicism or frustration, it can impact team dynamics and client interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Symptoms<\/strong> \u2013 Chronic headaches, fatigue, and other stress-related symptoms may be signs that team members are overwhelmed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Withdrawal<\/strong> \u2013 If individuals become more isolated or disengaged from team activities, it may signal emotional exhaustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-causes-of-burnout-in-tax-teams\">Causes of burnout in tax teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long hours are a key cause, particularly around tax season when extended working hours and high-pressure deliverables are required. The pressure of meeting IRS deadlines, complying with tax laws, and avoiding errors can create a stressful environment. Insufficient support and lack of automation tools or tax software can compound the problem, leaving professionals overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-how-can-businesses-prevent-their-tax-teams-from-burning-out\">So, how can businesses prevent their tax teams from burning out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/burnout-statistics\/#:~:text=89%25%20of%20Americans%20have%20suffered%20from%20burnout%20within,energy%20%2826%25%29%20Lack%20of%20effort%20at%20work%20%2819%25%29\"><u>21% of workers say their company does not offer any program to help alleviate burnout<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remote open communication<\/strong> \u2013 Create an environment where team members feel safe discussing stress levels. Regular check-ins and clear client communication help manage expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage workloads<\/strong> \u2013 Distribute tasks evenly and consider temporary hires or interim tax professionals during peak seasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage time off<\/strong> \u2013 Promote breaks and vacations to maintain work-life balance and self-care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer flexibility<\/strong> \u2013 Remote work options and flexible hours can reduce stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide resources<\/strong> \u2013 Wellness programs, mental health support, and stress management workshops can make a difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate achievements<\/strong> \u2013 Recognize hard work during and after tax season to boost morale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20240117-extreme-exhaustion-the-truth-about-burnout#:~:text=If%20exhaustion%20is%20a%20spectrum%2C%20then%20burnout%20is,profession%20and%20it%20can%20take%20years%20to%20recover.\"><u>Burnout is a serious issue<\/u><\/a> that can impact your tax team\u2019s performance and well-being. By recognizing the signs and implementing proactive strategies, you can create a supportive work environment that not only enhances productivity but also prioritizes the mental health of your team. Remember, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolterskluwer.com\/en-gb\/expert-insights\/building-a-positive-and-enabled-tax-team\"><u>a well-rested and motivated tax team is a successful one<\/u><\/a>. As we approach the busy season, let\u2019s make sure we\u2019re looking out for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-need-an-interim-tax-professional-to-stop-your-team-from-experiencing-burnout\">Do you need an interim tax professional to stop your team from experiencing burnout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/us\/\"><u>Brewer Morris<\/u><\/a> we have a network of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/interim-solutions\/\"><u>interim tax professionals<\/u><\/a> on hand who can aid your organization during busy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/tax\/\"><u>hire an interim tax accountant<\/u><\/a> to aid your team with increased workload or cover staff absence, please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\"><u>submit a brief<\/u><\/a> and a member of our team will be in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, if you are looking for a new interim tax opportunity, look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/tax-jobs\/\"><u>our latest opportunities<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    region: \"eu1\",\n    portalId: \"26669168\",\n    formId: \"2df64069-929b-4fc2-a802-c155f57b1455\"\n  });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/resources\/career-advice\/\">See all career advice<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-57059 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-europe category-netherlands category-tax tag-tax tag-tax-recruitment hd_author-tiana-orgordon\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119-job-57059\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/what-does-a-senior-tax-manager-do\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">What does a Senior Tax Manager do?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">oktober 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching Senior Tax Manager level represents a significant career milestone.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is often the point where technical expertise in tax compliance, tax accounting and tax advisory begins to blend with leadership responsibilities, commercial decision-making and strategic influence across the business.&nbsp; While the exact responsibilities vary depending on [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56155 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-tax category-us tag-recruitment tag-tax tag-us hd_author-stephanie-curley\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119-job-56155\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/how-to-become-a-head-of-tax\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">How to become a Head of Tax\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 17, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. It is a role that combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership skills and strategic decision-making.&nbsp;&nbsp; As businesses face increasingly complex tax regulations, evolving reporting requirements and growing scrutiny from stakeholders, the Head of Tax has [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-55510 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-market-insight category-moving-jobs category-tax tag-recruitment tag-tax hd_author-tiana-orgordon\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119-job-55510\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/job-titles-vs-real-experience-how-tax-professionals-can-show-their-true-value\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"A woman working on her laptop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Job titles vs real experience: how tax professionals can show their true value\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">augustus 21, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights A job title can be helpful, but it is rarely the full measure of a tax professional\u2019s ability. It may indicate level, seniority or area of focus, but it does not always reflect the complexity of the work you handle, the judgement you apply or the impact you have made.&nbsp; This [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-55006 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-tax category-uk tag-recruitment tag-tax hd_author-kyle-linzell\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119-job-55006\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/tax\/how-indirect-tax-is-changing-and-what-it-means-for-tax-leaders\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">How indirect tax is changing and what it means for tax leaders\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 29, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Indirect tax is entering a period of structural change. Across the UK and globally, tax authorities are moving away from retrospective reporting towards real time data collection.&nbsp;&nbsp; The rise of e\u2011invoicing, digital reporting requirements and continuous transaction controls is fundamentally reshaping how value added tax is managed, reported and governed.&nbsp; For [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-55014 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-tax category-uk tag-recruitment tag-tax hd_author-kyle-linzell\" id=\"block_361f180252ec45b8306930414d124119-job-55014\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/tax\/the-indirect-tax-talent-gap-and-what-it-means-for-hiring-and-retention\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Detail_Close-up-of-finger-tips-coming-together_GettyImages-604902628-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Detail_Close-up-of-finger-tips-coming-together_GettyImages-604902628-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Detail_Close-up-of-finger-tips-coming-together_GettyImages-604902628-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Detail_Close-up-of-finger-tips-coming-together_GettyImages-604902628-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Detail_Close-up-of-finger-tips-coming-together_GettyImages-604902628-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">The indirect tax talent gap and what it means for hiring and retention\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 29, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Across the UK, demand for VAT and indirect tax professionals continues to outpace supply. 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