Tax Season Lull?

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April 18, 2025

by an intermediary from Yale University - School of Management in New York, NY, USA

Does anyone notice a lull in deal activity during tax season? Or is it just me? The logic would be local accountants that represent business owners are busy preparing taxes and so do not have the time to push deals forward?
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Reply by a lender
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
I agree with Robert. I think the tariff effect is slowing the market some. However, I have been in lending for roughly 30 years and I will tell you late March through April there is always a bit of a lull as business owners are focused on finalizing their tax returns and everyone wants to see that date. So you are not incorrect for a lull at the moment.
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Reply by a professional
from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration in Detroit, MI, USA
I'm hearing from my private equity clients and investment banker referral sources that deals are being paused, slowed down, or delayed in coming to market due to uncertainty about tariffs. Historically, we see 7-10 day delays before and after major tax deadlines (e.g., 3/15, 4/15, 9/15, 10/15) from tax advisors. We take this into account when setting expectations around timing or our financial and tax due diligence work streams.
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