2007 Contract
Action Tax & Bookkeeping Services LLC
PO Box 149, Grantsville, UT 84029
We at Action Tax & Bookkeeping Services LLC (hereafter referred
to as Action Tax & Bookkeeping) would like to welcome your new
office. We look forward to working with you and helping you to make your
office a great success. We would like you to review and sign this
contractual agreement with Action Tax & Bookkeeping and return with
your set up fee. Software will not be shipped until full payment is
received. This contract is in effect for a one year period only.
Part 1:
1. You agree to pay the following fees as a member of our " Home
Office Program".
$975 * + $20.00 S&H Fee
This fee provides you with a one year membership in Action Tax &
Bookkeeping's "Home Office Program". This includes, tax
software needed for personal tax preparation for Federal and all states,
Business return software, electronic filing, RAL & Bank product set
up, training and marketing ideas provided by our company. This fee is
paid annually and is subject to change. If you choose to renew your
contract with us next season, you will be notified of such changes as
soon as they become available to us.
No software will be shipped with out payment in full. A
shipping fee of $20.00 must be included with your payment. Software
will not be shipped with out your shipping fee.
2. You agree to participate in the Electronic filing program and will
obtain a current EFIN# with the IRS. Applications can be submitted
starting in August.
3. This season there will be FREE E-filing with only
Bank product fees charged. You agree to pay a fee of $6.00 per
RAL or Bank Product. Accounts not paid in a timely manner will be
subject to deactivation. Any balance remaining past 30 days is subject
to a $5.00 late fee and a 1.2% finance charge per month.
4. If your office chooses to participate in the RAL program an
application to the participating Bank will be submitted for approval
with your office information. You will need to provide your bank deposit
information to receive your tax preparation fees. We reserve the right
to withhold any fees on past due accounts. You also agree to return any
unused check stock and client applications to the Bank per their
requirements at the end of tax season. This includes all voided checks.
You also agree to follow all applicable requirements set forth by the
bank. You MUST have a Laser printer to offer RAL & Bank products.
5. Business returns will be included in the main package set up at no
additional cost. This includes your Federal & available State forms.
5. You are permitted to make use of the name Action Tax &
Bookkeeping Services for your business if you choose to do so.
You are also free to use your own business name. You agree to use the
name of Action Tax & Bookkeeping Services only while associated with
Action Tax & Bookkeeping and performing the type of work associated
with our business, ie; tax preparation, electronic filing, bookkeeping
services. If you choose to use your own business name, you agree to
display a sign in your place of business indicating that you are working
in association with Action Tax & Bookkeeping Services. You also
agree to discontinue the use of the name Action Tax & Bookkeeping
Services should our association be terminated.
7. You agree to conduct your business and maintain records as
outlined by the IRS and your State Tax Commission. You also agree to
follow all state and local laws regarding this type of business in your
area.
8.You agree that in the event you choose to expand your business in
the same manner as Action Tax & Bookkeeping, existing Action Tax
& Bookkeeping Services contracted offices will be excluded from
solicitation for a period of at least 36 months.
I____________________________(signature) hereby agree to the terms
set forth in this contract between my self and Action Tax &
Bookkeeping Services on _______(date). Please see part 2.
Part 2:
Part 2 of this contract consists of what we at Action Tax &
Bookkeeping Services agree to provide you as long as your associated
office continues to operate.
1. We agree to provide you with quality tax software and electronic
filing and in a timely manner for tax season in accordance with the
terms outlined in Part 1 of this agreement. You are expected to load and
test your software as soon as possible after receiving it. Each computer
system is different and may need individual attention to get it up and
running properly. This help will be provided to you from Action Tax
& Bookkeeping Services and the technical support department of our
software distributor. Refunds are not issued on already received
software. In the case of a shipment of bad disks, a new set of disks
will be sent. NO REFUNDS will be issued after October 1st of 2007.
2. We agree to advise and assist you in establishing your client
base. We will provide you with ideas and marketing materials for you to
make copy of.
3. We agree to provide you with training and assistance in the
preparation of tax returns, electronic filing and the use of the
provided software. We also agree that if a return becomes to complicated
to handle by phone or E-mail, you may send the return to us for
preparation and it will be returned to you. A counseling fee may be
charged for returns sent to us for preparation, but the fee will be
agreed upon by both parties on a per return basis.
4. We agree not to set up another associated Action Tax &
Bookkeeping Services office in an area of your existing business which
would cause you competition for your client base. Unless requested and
agreed upon by all parties.
5. Although you will be operating as a satellite office of Action Tax
& Bookkeeping, you will remain an independent operator. This is your
business and you are responsible for all related expenses to your
business such as advertising, equipment, maintenance, supplies and long
distance phone charges. As we will also cover our own expenses when
making contact with you. Taxes on your income is also your
responsibility. You are responsible for the accuracy of your provided
services ie; tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, etc. Action Tax
& Bookkeeping Services will not be held responsible for any errors
or omissions on work that your office performs and will not be liable
for any fines, penalties or suits that may result thereof. There may be
times in which a technical issue arises that we are not able to handle
and it will become necessary to contact the software vendor. You will be
responsible to make this contact if needed. However we agree to attempt
to resolve any issue to the best of our ability. Training and software
issues will be handled via e-mail, telephone, fax or regular mail. You
will be provided access to the main offices and selected staff for this
support.
A signed Contract must be sent before software is shipped.
Action Tax & Bookkeeping Services agrees to the terms set forth
in this contract between ourselves and___________________________(your
signature) on ___________(date)
____________________________(signature of Action Tax Services
Partner)
Please print this contract to return to us, a copy with our signature
will be returned for your records.
Mail to: Action Tax & Bookkeeping
Services
PO Box 149
Grantsville, UT 84029