TAX PREP CLIENT INTAKE FORM
TAXPAYER INFORMATION:
SPOUSE INFORMATION
Dependents Information
ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SIGNATURE
At Elevation Financial Services, we are committed to preparing tax returns with accuracy, integrity, and full compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. This agreement outlines the responsibilities of both the client and the tax preparer.
By signing this agreement, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
You certify that all information, documents, and statements you provide to Elevation Financial Services are:
True, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge
Provided without omission, misrepresentation, or fabrication
Supported by documentation when requested
This includes, but is not limited to: income, expenses, dependents, residency, marital status, filing status, and eligibility for any tax credits or deductions.
You understand that Elevation Financial Services may require documentation to verify information reported on your tax return, including:
Government-issued photo identification
Social Security cards or ITIN documentation
Income documents (W-2s, 1099s, bank statements, profit & loss statements)
Expense records and receipts
Proof of residency, support, or relationship for dependents
Failure to provide requested documentation may result in delays or refusal to prepare or file the return.
You acknowledge that:
Refund amounts are determined by IRS rules, not estimates or expectations
Elevation Financial Services does not manipulate income, expenses, or credits to increase refunds
No guarantee is made regarding refund amount or timing
Tax preparation decisions are based on accuracy and eligibility, not desired outcomes.
Elevation Financial Services is legally required to comply with IRS due-diligence regulations and may ask detailed or follow-up questions to determine eligibility for certain filing statuses, deductions, or credits.
You understand that:
Refusal to answer required questions may prevent preparation of your return
The preparer may decline services if information appears inconsistent, unverifiable, or non-compliant
Required IRS forms (including Form 8867, when applicable) will be completed as part of the preparation process
You agree to:
Review your completed tax return thoroughly before signing
Confirm all personal, financial, and dependent information is correct
Understand that signing the return certifies its accuracy under penalty of perjury
Elevation Financial Services is not responsible for errors resulting from incorrect or incomplete information provided by the client.
You acknowledge that:
The IRS may review, delay, adjust, or audit any tax return
Elevation Financial Services does not control IRS processing times, refund approvals, or determinations
You are solely responsible for any additional taxes, penalties, or interest assessed due to inaccurate or unsupported information
Audit assistance or representation services, if offered, require a separate agreement and fee.
You understand that:
Refund advances, audit protection, or other financial products are offered by third-party providers
Approval or denial of such products is determined solely by the issuing institution
Elevation Financial Services does not influence these decisions.
Elevation Financial Services reserves the right to:
Decline preparation or filing of a tax return
Pause or terminate services
Withdraw from representation
if IRS compliance standards cannot be met or required documentation is not provided.
Elevation Financial Services prepares tax returns based solely on information provided by the client. We are not responsible for:
Information withheld or misrepresented
Future IRS changes to tax law interpretation
Outcomes resulting from client-provided inaccuracies
By signing below, you confirm that:
You have read and understand this agreement
You agree to provide truthful, complete, and accurate information
You accept responsibility for the contents of your tax return.