Just wondering are you going to be taking in person appointmens

I have been having that same debate.  Given our area and the increase in cases as of late I think I am going to stay to zoom, phone and in person only when it is very necessary.  I just can't stand the thought of being the cause of someone being infected.  Our area is only at 50 percent vaccinated so it is a real possibility.  

Had you asked two weeks ago, I would say 15-30 minutes with masks, front door open (70 degree weather in Arizona) for ventilation.  Now, I am expecting January to be the worst month ever for Covid.  

From a Washington Post article this weekend from Denmark:

"Denmark’s data shows people with two doses to be just as vulnerable to omicron infection as the unvaccinated. Those who’ve received boosters have better protection..."

I could say more about the vaccine refusers -- I don't think many of my clients are in that category, but I think many of them don't stay far enough away from those who are.  I prefer to meet in person with those clients who want an appointment, especially after missing out on that last year, but I also prefer to be alive and, as @asweaver  says, not to infect others.

I am on the same train as last year - meet if we really have to but I am definitely not encouraging anyone to camp out in my office.  My preference would be to have a few pissed off clients instead of being dead.

I'm perfectly open to meeting in person, but anyone wishing to do so we'll have to travel about 1000 miles.

Last year we learned how to work remotely and we're doing it again. The office is in NJ but I'm spending the winter in Fl... not going home til the snow melts or 4/16, whichever is later.

Clients don't seem to mind... and it's not like I'm offering the option.... They can mail, fax, email, intuit link, or drop off their information at the office to be scanned (anything except texts). . 

If they need an appointment, I set one up after I've reviewed their paperwork (and tell them what documentation they've neglected to send initially.