Welcome Guest. Register Now!  



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 01-23-2018, 02:48 PM
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 2
Services not rendered

In short, an EA is billing for tax work never agreed to, never received, and never submitted. The was no contract signed and no exchange regarding rates or fees. The EA only had consent to submit an extension (price quoted in an email was for $100). The first invoice, however, was for 881.25 (and growing monthly because of late fee). He is charging for 2 hours of tax prep time despite me never sending him the current year tax document (SS and K1 information for years 2015 and 2016). For the extension, I provided my mother's 1099's and RMD information.

I've read the Treasury Department protects the client in fee disputes. But, I don't know what this means. Is there a code of ethics an EA is supposed to abide by that I can reference that says something about services rendered? I think I've seen a site that says an EA doesn't have to release documents if fees aren't paid. But, is the reverse true? If I have no returns and they weren't submitted, can they legally require payment with no contract?

Do tax preparers fear being reported? Does my filing Form 14157 carry any weight?

Please help!
Thank you!


Last edited by coffeelover : 01-23-2018 at 02:51 PM.


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit! stumble!bookmark in google!Share on Facebook!
Reply With Quote
Ads
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Income reported on 1099 for services rendered abroad veekay For 2014 0 01-30-2015 01:42 AM
Services for donations only Ro13 Income 3 03-20-2014 01:40 PM
outside services sarew Limited Liability Company 1 04-16-2011 01:32 AM
Received 1099-MISC with no services rendered Matt004 Income 3 02-05-2009 12:53 PM

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Google Buzz Rss Feeds

» Categories
 
Individual
 » Income
 » IRA/Sep
 » Medical
 
Corporations
 » Payroll
 
Forum for CPAs
 
Financial Planning
 
 
 

» Recent Tax Q&A
No Threads to Display.