Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Empire Tax Specialist website and engaging our tax preparation and advisory services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services. These Terms apply to all visitors and clients.

Empire Tax Specialist provides tax preparation, review, electronic filing, bookkeeping, and tax advisory services for individuals, families, and business owners, including W-2 employees, 1099 self-employed individuals, Schedule C sole proprietors, and LLCs. The specific services provided to you will be described in your engagement.

Our services are provided on the basis of the information and documents you provide. We are not your attorney, accountant of record for matters beyond the agreed scope, or financial advisor unless separately engaged in writing. No attorney-client or third-party-beneficiary relationship is created by these Terms.

You are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely information and records. You confirm that the information you submit is true to the best of your knowledge. You are responsible for the accuracy of the data underlying your tax return; we rely on that data in preparing your filings.

While we strive for accuracy and to identify applicable deductions and credits, we do not guarantee any specific tax outcome, refund amount, or audit result. Tax outcomes depend on your individual facts and applicable law.

You are responsible for meeting applicable tax filing deadlines. We are not liable for penalties or interest arising from your late submission of information, missing documents, or delayed responses. Please provide requested materials promptly.

Fees for services are agreed before work begins. Unless otherwise stated in writing, payment is due upon completion of the return or service. Unpaid balances may be subject to collection. Refund transfers and refund advance products, if offered, are provided by third-party financial institutions under separate terms.

By engaging us, you authorize us to use and disclose your tax return information as necessary to prepare and file your returns and as permitted under applicable law, including Internal Revenue Code Section 7216. Where separate consent is required, we will obtain it.

We handle your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and take reasonable measures to protect it. Notwithstanding these measures, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of electronically transmitted or stored information.

All website content — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Empire Tax Specialist and may not be reproduced without permission. Your content remains your property.

Our website may link to or integrate with third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices, and your use of them is subject to their terms.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Empire Tax Specialist’s aggregate liability for any claim arising from our services or website is limited to the fees you paid for the specific service at issue. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your provision of inaccurate or incomplete information, or your breach of these Terms.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in San Bernardino County, California.

Business Identity. Empire Tax Specialist (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a tax preparation and advisory business serving individuals, families, and business owners. By opting in to our text messaging program, you consent to receive SMS messages from us related to your tax preparation services, including appointment confirmations and reminders, document requests, tax return status updates, payment notifications, and service-related communications. Message frequency varies depending on your engagement and the status of your tax return.

Opt-Out & Support. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to (909) 686-1829. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance, or you can get help directly at info@empiretaxspecialist.com or (909) 686-1829.

Message Frequency. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. You will receive up to 5–10 messages per month, though message frequency may vary based on the status of your tax return and your engagement with us. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

Carrier Liability. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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