Discussion:Is this ethical?
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| 7 August 2009 | |
| I have quite a few long time clients who are in dire financial straights. I am trying to figure out ways to continue doing the tax/accounting work they need done and yet somehow make sure I get paid. The old "make them pay when they pick up" just isn't possible for some of these clients and yet I hate to abandon these clients when they really need my services. My latest situation is a client who has filed both corporate and personal bankruptcy. To complete both his 1120S and 1040 tax returns will generate a fee of $1,900. He absolutely has no way of coming up with this amount of money, yet he desperately needs his tax return done so that he can apply for state medical assistance. He has suggested that I complete the tax returns, he and his wife will come in, review the returns and sign the 8879. I will then efile his 1040 and have his refund direct deposited. When he gets his refund he will come in and pay me and at that time receive a copy of his tax return. So I will be holding his tax return (that he needs for state assistance) until I actually get paid. Is this ethical? | |
