From insightfulaccountant.com: (US context) Tax professionals face significant burnout during and after busy season, with studies showing that 99% experience some level of burnout due to workload and lack of recovery time.

To combat this, practitioners are encouraged to implement a tactical recovery plan that includes strategies such as blocking off recovery days, engaging in novel leisure activities, and performing energy audits.

Long-term solutions involve creating burnout-proof systems within firms, including task rotation, meeting-free weeks, and quarterly personal days to normalize rest as part of professional performance.