A viral social media post claiming a Pune-based Chartered Accountant earned nearly ₹12 lakh in just a few days during the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season has sparked a lively debate online. The discussion originated from an X (formerly Twitter) post by user Paritosh Sharma, who claimed his CA friend served around 400 clients—charging ₹3,000 per filing—in the final days leading up to the July 31 deadline. He noted that the growing client network also generated year-round business for compliance and accounting work, eventually outearning the CA’s full-time job.
While salaried taxpayers with simple profiles often file independently, many hire tax professionals to navigate complex transactions, multiple income streams, capital gains, or foreign assets. Sharma highlighted that his friend even had to hire two interns to manage the overwhelming surge in demand, calling it a prime example of how combining expertise with trust and networking can yield significant income.
Friend of mine in Pune is a CA who helps people in his network file their ITRs.
He started just three years ago. Today, he has around 400 clients.
He charges ₹3,000 per client during the ITR season, making around ₹12 lakh in just a few days. He has even hired two interns to…
— Paritsh Sharrma (🗣️Paritosh) (@Paritolkks) July 30, 2026
The viral post drew mixed reactions across social media. While many users praised the CA’s hard work, expertise, and entrepreneurial success, others pointed out the extreme stress and burnout involved. Critics highlighted the relentless 24/7 client calls, high-pressure deadlines, and severe mental toll, sparking a broader conversation about whether high seasonal earnings outweigh the trade-off in peace of mind. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
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