Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi Amidst the Tax Filing Season
For most Mumbaikars, Ganesh Chaturthi is the most awaited time
of the year. Families come together, homes are decorated, and kitchens fill
with the aroma of modaks. It is a time for joy, devotion, and togetherness. But
for tax professionals this season often collides with the peak of tax filing
deadlines.
The irony is striking. While the city resonates with chants of
Ganapati Bappa Morya, many professionals find themselves buried in
spreadsheets and client documents. And yet, like everyone else, they too long
to spend this festival with their families - welcoming Bappa, joining the
aarti, and cherishing moments that come only once a year.
In fact, this is one festival when team members apply for
leave well in advance - sometimes even working extra hours on holidays
beforehand - just so they can travel to their native places and celebrate with
their relatives. That’s how much this festival means, and why we too long to
keep our desks aside for a few days of togetherness.
It is worth remembering that by the time Ganesh Chaturthi
arrives, the due date for filing returns is still a couple of weeks away. To
make space for festive time, professionals send reminders well in advance to
clients - urging them to share documents and details early. The intention is
clear: finish the work on time, avoid last-minute stress, and enjoy the
festival alongside family.
This festival teaches us valuable lessons. Lord Ganesha, known
as the remover of obstacles, also symbolizes wisdom and fairness. Just as
devotees bring offerings to the deity with sincerity, taxpayers too should
honour their responsibility by being timely and considerate. Filing taxes is
not just a compliance requirement; it is part of one’s financial discipline.
And respecting deadlines set by professionals is a way of respecting their time
as well.
Festivals are moments to pause, celebrate, and connect with
loved ones. They should not become just another working day for those who
tirelessly support others. A little foresight - sharing documents early,
responding to reminders, and planning ahead - ensures that professionals too
can take part in festivities without the shadow of pending work.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, as we seek blessings for prosperity and
happiness, let us also practice thoughtfulness. Let clients and professionals
alike celebrate togetherness. After all, just as Lord Ganesha
brings balance to life, we too can bring balance between duty and devotion.
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