
Business Expenses
This Client Engagement Letter (“Agreement”) confirms the terms under which B&T Tax Solutions will provide income tax preparation services to you (“Client”).
Scope of Services
B&T Tax Solutions will prepare your federal and, if applicable, state income tax return(s) based solely on the information and documentation you provide. Services are limited to tax preparation only and do not include legal, financial planning, or investment advice.
Refund amounts are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
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Client Responsibilities
You are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and truthful information necessary to prepare your tax return, including all income, expenses, deductions, credits, dependents, and supporting documents.
You acknowledge:
• You reviewed your information for accuracy
• False or incomplete information may result in penalties, audits, delays, or denial of credits
• You remain legally responsible for your tax return
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Due Diligence & Credit Eligibility
Certain credits and filing statuses are subject to strict Internal Revenue Service due-diligence rules. We are required to ask questions and request documentation. Credits may be denied if documentation is insufficient.
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Fees & Payment Terms
Fees are based on complexity and services rendered. Fees are earned once the return is prepared and are non-refundable after preparation or submission. Bank product fees are separate if applicable.
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Refund Timing Disclaimer
Refund timelines are controlled by the IRS and state agencies. The commonly referenced 21-day timeframe is not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to verification or government review.
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Audit Protection
Audit protection is included and covers assistance with IRS or state notices related to the return prepared by B&T Tax Solutions.
Audit protection does not include:
• Fraud or intentional misrepresentation
• Information not disclosed during preparation
• Court appearances or litigation
Additional services may require a separate agreement.
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Termination
We reserve the right to withdraw if information appears false, incomplete, or misleading.
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Client Acknowledgment
B&T Tax Solutions is committed to protecting your personal and financial information.
Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to prepare your return, including personal identifiers, income documents, dependent information, and banking details if applicable.
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Use of Information
Information is used solely to:
• Prepare and file tax returns
• Comply with tax laws
• Respond to taxing authorities
• Provide audit protection services
We do not sell or rent your information.
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Disclosure of Information
Information may be disclosed only:
• As permitted or required by law
• To the IRS or state agencies
• To necessary third-party tax processors
• With your written consent (including IRS Form 7216)
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Safeguards
We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. Access is limited to authorized personnel only.
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Record Retention
Records are retained per federal and state requirements and securely destroyed thereafter.
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Acknowledgment:
Federal law requires tax preparers to meet due-diligence standards when preparing returns that include certain credits and filing statuses.
By signing below, you acknowledge:
• You were asked questions to determine eligibility
• You provided truthful and complete information
• You understand credits may be denied if documentation is insufficient
Providing false information may result in penalties, audits, or repayment of credits.