Tax Clean Up Terms and Conditions
Fees and Expenses Generally
You shall pay our professional fees and specific expenses in connection with the Services as agreed upon by both parties in written form, which includes email communication. You shall also reimburse us for other reasonable expenses incurred in performing the Services. Any retainer or pre-payment made to our firm is non-refundable and is fully earned after one-year from the date of the payment.
Each invoice shall be due and you shall pay all portions of each invoice within 10 days of the issuance and date of the invoice without further notice. Late payments will incur interest charges at a rate of 1.5% per month.
We may charge additional professional fees if events beyond our control (including your acts or omissions) affect our ability to perform the Services as originally planned or if you ask us to perform additional tasks.
Force majeure
Neither you nor we shall be liable for breach of this Agreement (other than payment obligations) caused by circumstances beyond your or our reasonable control.
Confidentiality
We agree to handle your confidential information with the same level of care and consideration that we handle our own confidential information. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, neither of us may disclose to third parties the contents of this Agreement or any information (other than Tax Advice) provided by or on behalf of the other that ought reasonably to be treated as confidential or proprietary.
Rights and Obligations
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of or relating hereto shall be governed by, construed, and determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas (without regard to any conflicts of law provision that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction).
Unless both of us otherwise agree in writing, the exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any controversy, dispute, claim or collection arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be the courts of competent jurisdiction of Dallas County, State of Texas, USA.
If we decide it is necessary to seek collection of any past due invoice or billing, Client agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees and all legally allowable interest. Late charges and/or interest will continue to accrue in any unpaid balance, at the same rate, during any collection efforts and until the entire invoice or bill is paid in full, whether before or after judgment.
In the event of litigation or arbitration or collection process concerning this Agreement, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs shall be awarded to the prevailing party.
The Firm shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees in addition to the amount of the valid claim and costs in accordance with Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Chapter 38.
You acknowledge that our services are provided to you only for compensation as set forth in this Agreement. If you fail to make payment in full of the amount of each invoice issued under this Agreement within 10 days after receiving notice demanding payment or with the intent to avoid payment, you may be subject to further action.
Terms and Termination
This Agreement applies to the Services whenever performed. The terms in this agreement may be subject to change.
This Agreement shall terminate upon the completion of the Service. Either of us may terminate it, or any particular Services, earlier upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the other. In addition, we may terminate this Agreement, or any particular Services, immediately upon written notice to you if we reasonably determine that we can no longer provide the Services in accordance with applicable law or professional obligations.
You shall pay us for all work-in-progress, Services already performed, and expenses incurred by us up to and including the effective date of the termination of this Agreement. Payment is due within 10 days following receipt of our invoice for these amounts.