TRUE TAX STUDIO LLC (the firm) maintains the highest standard of ethical behavior and responsibility to our clients. The firm has also always been diligent in
guarding its clients’ privacy and protecting personal information. However
the government has precise regulations to ensure that all tax preparation firms
have taken the appropriate steps to protect client information and properly inform
their clients of issues related to tax preparation.
To fulfill the acknowledgement requirements of these various government
regulations, this set of compliance documents has been prepared.
The documents include:
1. ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT- Our engagement agreement details the
services this firm provides, outlines the responsibilities of both this firm and
client during the tax preparation process, and states how conflicts of interest
that may arise between spouses and former spouses are handled.
2. CONSENT TO USE YOUR TAX RETURN INFORMATION- By signing this
document, you are providing this firm with your consent to use your tax return
information for the purposes indicated.
If you have questions, please email info@trutaxstudio.com.
Engagement Letter
The firm appreciates the opportunity prepare your individual income tax return. This letter sets for the services the firm provides as part of the tax preparation process, states potential conflicts of interest, and outlines your responsibilities as a client.
The return will be prepared based on the information and documentation you
provide without independent verification by the firm. The firm will provide you
with a tax organizer to assist you in the gathering and organizing the required tax
return data in order to keep the tax preparation fees to a minimum. You will make
available information about all of your income and deductions so that
substantially correct amounts of income and tax can be properly reported. It is
your responsibility to maintain, in your records, the documentation necessary to
support the data used in preparing your tax returns.
This firm is not responsible for the disallowance of doubtful deductions or
inadequately supported documentation, nor for resulting taxes, penalties and
interest. You are expected to promptly provide required follow-up materials and any
missing information. If the firm has not received all of your tax return information
in early April, we may not be able to complete the return before the filing
deadline. If this happens you may be subject to late filing and/or late payment
penalties. The preparation fee does not include responding to inquiries or
examination by taxing authorities. However, the firm is available to represent you
and the fees for such services are at the firm’s standard rates and would be
covered under a separate engagement letter.
FEES FOR SERVICES will be at the firm’s standard rates plus out-of-pocket
expenses. In some circumstances, a retainer may be required. Payment for
services is due when rendered and, in some circumstances, interim billings may
be submitted as work progresses and expenses are incurred.
You will be provided with copies of the completed returns. It will be your
responsibility to review the documents before signing and filing the returns or
signing the authorization for the firm to electronically file the returns to verify that
the information is correct and accurate.