When you work with a qualified professional Tax Planner to perform a comprehensive tax plan, he should follow a certain process.
- There should not be a retainer or upfront fees charged.
- The initial consultation must be free.
- There should be no obligation for the initial consultation.
- You should be able to say goodbye after the initial FREE consultation.
- The Tax Planner should review your last year’s tax return and sometimes more than one year of tax returns-TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE. Sometimes the Tax Planner will ask more questions and documents to understand your tax situation, current plans, and future.
- The Tax Planner should provide you the potential tax savings – IN WRITING
- The Tax Planner should provide you the fees he/she is going to charge you – IN WRITING