This is to inform you, the taxpayer, of the services we will provide you, and the responsibilities you have for the preparation of your tax return. Please note that requesting services in verbally or in writing constitutes engagement under the terms of the agreement, regardless of whether the agreement is signed. Additionally, by providing us with your tax documents, you are engaging our services and are bound by the terms of our engagement agreement.
Tax Return Preparation
- We will prepare your federal and state tax returns based on information you provide. Services for preparation of your return do not include auditing or verification of information provided by you.
- This engagement does not include any audit or examination of your books or records. In the event your return is audited, you will be responsible for verifying the items reported.
- You must review the return carefully before signing to make sure the information is correct.
- The tax return preparation fee does not include bookkeeping.
- Fees must be paid before your tax return is delivered to you or filed for you. If you terminate this engagement before completion, you agree to pay a fee for work completed. A retainer is required for preparation of late returns.
- Fees charged for tax return preparation do not include audit representation or preparing materials to respond to correspondence from taxing authorities.
- Preparation fees do cover limited assistance and consultation during the year.
- The engagement to prepare your tax returns terminates upon delivery of your completed returns and original documents to you. Please store your supporting documents and copies of your tax returns in a secure place for at least seven years.
Taxpayer Responsibilities
- All information furnished by you to Tax Prep Tech is true and accurate. You agree to provide us all income and deductible expense information. If you receive additional information after we begin working on your return, you will contact us immediately to ensure your completed tax returns contain all relevant information.
- You affirm that all expenses or other deduction amounts are accurate and that you have all required supporting written records. In some cases, we will ask to review your documentation.
- You must be able to provide written records of all items included on your return if audited by either the IRS or state tax authority. We can provide guidance concerning what evidence is acceptable.
- Upon receiving the returns you affirm that you have reviewed the completed returns and understand their contents.
- Payment is due upon your acceptance of the client copy of your return.
By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept your obligations and responsibilities and that you understand our responsibilities in preparing your tax returns as in our complete engagement agreement available for download below.