The 22 Best Gifts for Accountants to Survive Tax Season
The 22 Best Gifts for Accountants to Survive Tax Season
Let’s face it, accountants have one of the most meticulous and often repetitive jobs on the planet — which gets super intense and demanding during tax season. With all the number crunching they do to keep our finances in order, they need something to take the edge off and get their groove back on. For the accountant, auditor, bookkeeper, or tax professional in your life, gifts can go a long way in showing that you appreciate them for their work.
But if you're stuck coming up with gift ideas, we've got you covered. We've scoured the internet to bring you the crème de la crème of gifts for accountants. Whether they happen to be longtime CPAs, recent graduates , or retirees, there is something here for every single one of them. Take a look at our list below and make a choice that will get that number cruncher feeling like the lifesaver they are (because without them, we would be totally lost!).
1) Wireless Numeric Keypad
Foloda
amazon.com
$18.79
Accounting and tax professionals are especially fond of their 10-key calculators, but often find themselves having to work on a laptop without a 10-key layout. This wireless number pad is a plug and play device that will connect wirelessly to any computer.
2) K155 Office Pro Commercial Coffee Maker
Keurig
amazon.com
$294.95
This sleek single-cup coffee maker by Keurig will help the accountant in your life power through those busy season deadlines. With a full-color touch screen interface and adjustable and programmable brew temperature settings, this model is the workhorse an accountant needs.
3) Wireless Sleep Mask
SKYEOL
amazon.com
$22.99
It can be midnight on April 14, and your accountant will be getting the best night's sleep they've ever gotten with this mask on. It blocks out all (seriously ... all) the light without pressing uncomfortably on the eyes and has tiny Bluetooth speakers built-in to play music to lull them to sleep.
4) Wood Adjustable Desktop Storage Organizer
Hossejoy
amazon.com
$24.99
This is the shelf that can contain it all. It has enough space for reference books, a spare cup of coffee, a plant, a candle, and a picture frame of their family. The low-profile shelf has a lot of slots to free up a little space on the accountant's desk.
5) Math Clock
Timelike
amazon.com
$16.59
Keeping track of time is always important for an accountant. Here is a unique wall clock that is sure to attract attention in any office or home. Instead of Roman numerals or traditional numbers, it displays a different equation at each demarcation.
6) Coccyx Seat Cushion and Lumbar Support Pillow
Kmall
amazon.com
$43.99
Having an aching back from working hard in the office can hinder productivity at work, making accountants even more stressed. With this memory-foam seat cushion and lumbar support pillow, you’ll be able to sit comfortably for hours at a time.
7) Personalized Letter Opener
Generic
amazon.com
$24.95
Accountants have to open a lot of letters, including some tax notices that are only delivered by snail mail. This custom-engraved silver-plated letter opener makes a great personalized gift that the bean counter in your life will be grateful for.
8) Min-Desktop Printing Calculator
Casio
amazon.com
$33.99
A special profession like accounting demands a special kind of calculator. This one has big numbers that are easy to read, lots of room for said numbers, and a scroll of tape that they can reference in case anything gets mixed up.
9) Wine Glass Goblet Because Clients (10 oz)
MIP
amazon.com
$12.99
Give them a glass that adds a touch of humor to their daily wine session, and even the grumpiest accountant will have a reason to smile. For times when coffee simply won’t do, this is one glass that will earn you major points.
10) Waterproof Desk Mat for Desktop
K KNODEL
amazon.com
$13.99
Keep their workspace clean with a Knodel desk pad. The colorful pad gives them a wide space to set their most important things, a heat-safe area for a coffee mug, and a softer spot to rest their wrists.
11) Apple Pencil Case Holder
iDream365
amazon.com
$9.98
Kids always went bananas for pencil cases during back-to-school, and the same is true of accountants during tax season. Except this is no ordinary pencil case. This is one that will hold their phone charger cord, headphones, and fancy pens all in one.
12) QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
Bose
amazon.com
$287.50
The noise-canceling function on these headphones enables the accountant in your life to better focus on the task at hand or listen in clearly on their conference calls. These headphones are also Alexa-enabled for voice access to music, information, and more.
13) Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Contigo
amazon.com
$32.43
From client meetings to attending educational conferences, accountants are always on the go. A stylish steel mug would make for a perfect travel accessory. This 20-ounce model by Contigo features vacuum insulation so drinks stay hot for up to seven hours and stay cold for up to 18 hours.
14) Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband
Fitbit
amazon.com
$193.99
Although the accountant in your life undoubtedly spends a lot of their time working at their computers, it’s essential to their long-term health and wellbeing that they get adequate exercise. A Fitbit can help them keep track of their fitness goals so they can continue serving their clients for many years to come.
15) Wood Sand Timer
B BELLAWARE
amazon.com
$17.99
An elegant hourglass timer will add a touch of sophistication to your accountant’s office desk, while providing them with an exacting timer. It's also budget-friendly!
16) Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch
Casio
amazon.com
$19.30
Call it #ThrowbackTaxDay with this watch on your accountant’s wrist. The fun piece is a reminder of days past when this was one of the most popular “smart” watches on the market.
17) Temperature Control Smart Mug
Ember
amazon.com
$129.00
There's nothing that makes it easier to balance the books or find a discrepancy than a hot cup of coffee. This Smart mug heats to the temp you choose on your phone and stays that hot for up to an hour and a half.
18) Accountant Definition Framed Canvas
Zauly
amazon.com
$19.98
This is the perfect addition to any accountant’s home office or workspace. Whenever they are having a tough day, all they have to do is take one look and laugh.
19) Flippy Chain Fidget Toy
Tom's Fidgets
amazon.com
$7.99
This little fidget toy cube features finger-sized activities on all six sides. The perfect gift idea for the wiggly, fidgety accountant or CPA to de-stress after working on your taxes.
20) G4 Pro 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router
GlocalMe
amazon.com
$169.99
An accountant on the go will love to have their own dedicated and mobile Wi-Fi hot spot. This hot spot is SIM-free and includes a private security protocol. There are also various other versions available that work with different carriers and plans.
21) It's Accrual World Mug
Gifts For Value
amazon.com
$15.99
There’s no lack of silly accountant quotes out there to put on coffee mugs, but we all secretly love those little inside jokes. Even if they don’t like a good pun, every accountant needs a good mug to keep caffeinated.
22) Premium Business Portfolio with Zipper
COSSINI
amazon.com
$26.99
This padfolio would make an excellent gift for an accountant that’s just starting out. From the handy tablet pocket to the pen holders, calculator, card holders, and more, this leather folder gives the multi-tasking boost you need to show you can handle any task.
Show your appreciation to your favorite number cruncher with one of these gifts.