Do I have to pay for tax advisor costs even if I do not submit a tax return?
August 28, 2023 | 60,00 EUR | answered by Eva Peters
Dear tax advisor,
My name is Louis Kaiser and I have a question regarding tax advisor fees. I am wondering if I have to pay tax advisor fees even if I do not submit a tax return.
Background information on my situation: I am self-employed and have always done my tax returns myself in recent years. However, this year I did not submit a tax return due to time constraints. Now I have received a bill from my tax advisor for his services.
My concern now is that I may have to pay the tax advisor fees even though I did not submit a tax return and therefore did not use the services of the tax advisor. I am currently lacking the money for the tax advisor fees and I would like to know if I am obligated to pay them.
Therefore, my question to you is: Do I have to pay the tax advisor fees even if I did not submit a tax return? Are there possible solutions to my problem to avoid or reduce the costs?
I look forward to your feedback and thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Louis Kaiser
Dear Mr. Kaiser,
Thank you for your question regarding tax advisor costs. It is understandable that you are wondering whether you have to pay for the services of your tax advisor even though you did not file a tax return this year.
In principle, I must inform you that engaging the services of a tax advisor is independent of filing a tax return. So, if you have hired a tax advisor, regardless of whether you ultimately file a tax return or not, you must bear the costs for his services. The work of a tax advisor includes not only the preparation of the tax return but also advice and support on tax matters.
However, regarding your situation as a self-employed individual, I can offer you possible solutions to avoid or reduce the costs. For example, you could negotiate with your tax advisor for a flat consulting fee that is not dependent on the filing of a tax return. This way, you could lower the costs and still benefit from the professional expertise of your tax advisor.
Furthermore, you could explore if there are special consulting or funding programs for self-employed individuals that could help you with financing the tax advisor costs. Also, setting up a payment plan with your tax advisor could be a way to reduce the financial burden.
I recommend that you promptly engage in a conversation with your tax advisor to discuss your situation and find a solution together. It is important to have open communication and consider possible alternatives.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am available for any further questions. Thank you for your trust and I wish you success in resolving your issue.
Best regards,
Eva Peters
Tax Advisor
