Terms of Service

 

1. Services of “dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz”
 

1.1 Preparation of the tax return

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• One-off preparation of the tax return ready for signature and electronic delivery of the tax return as a PDF

• Application for the extension of the deadline for filing the tax return if necessary

• Additional services, such as correspondence with the tax authorities, can also be provided on behalf of the customer at the hourly rate offered. 

The preparation of the tax return and other related services only take into account the tax situation and tax deductions in Switzerland. An overall tax assessment including tax obligations in other countries as well as any information and/or the assertion of tax deductions and reductions abroad cannot be made. The customer is responsible for fulfilling his tax obligations in other countries, checking any deduction and reduction options and asserting them in good time. A different tax treatment of assets and income as well as deductions abroad cannot be ruled out.

1.2 Tax Advice

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• All services advertised on the website are considered tax advice, with the exception of the preparation of tax returns

• The content, scope and type of delivery of the services are defined in advance with the customer. Minor deviations from this in the interest of the customer are possible.

 

The tax advice only takes into account the tax situation and tax deductions in Switzerland. An overall tax assessment including tax obligations in other countries as well as any information and/or the assertion of tax deductions and reductions abroad cannot be made. The customer is responsible for fulfilling his tax obligations in other countries, checking any deduction and reduction options and asserting them in good time. A different tax treatment of assets and income as well as deductions abroad cannot be ruled out.
 

2. Basics of Benefits

The preparation of the tax return and the tax advice are based exclusively on the documents and information provided. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" will ask about documents that are obviously missing, but there is no obligation to clarify all theoretically possible deductions, especially when preparing the tax return. The database is always the responsibility of the customer.
 

3. Customer Responsibilities

The customer is responsible for the correct and complete instruction and documentation. The customer must provide the documents and information required for the preparation of the tax return or tax advice in good time and in full. Customers are also obliged to check the tax return prepared by "dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" for completeness and correctness. If the customer finds that the information or documents provided or the tax return that has been prepared is incorrect or incomplete, they must inform “dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz” immediately for the purpose of correction or reassessment.
 

4. Confidentiality and Data Use

"Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" treats the information and documents provided confidentially and observes the statutory confidentiality obligations. The data collected is processed in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" is authorized to obtain any extensions of the deadline for submitting the tax return via the Internet and to transmit the necessary data (e.g. customer details) online. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" cannot assume any responsibility for the Internet platforms of the tax authorities, in particular not for the fact that the collection and transmission of data is error-free and secure at all times from third-party access.
 

5. Fee

In addition to the flat rates for the "easy" and "advanced" tax return models, the fee is based on the time spent at a rate of CHF 180 per hour. The expected time required will be communicated to the customer in advance. Invoicing usually takes place when the tax return is sent or when the tax advice is delivered. However, the customer is obliged to make payments on account for services rendered or costs for extensive consultations at the request of “dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz”. The invoice is to be paid within 30 days.
 

6. Diligence and Liability

"Your online tax consultant by Kevin Walz" renders its services with the customary care and is only liable for any damage arising from the preparation of the tax return or from tax advice to the extent that the customary care has been violated. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" assumes no liability for the assessment of the tax authorities. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" is only liable for the customer's reported damage, i.e. not for taxes, fines and costs owed by the customer. Liability is limited to three times the amount owed by the customer for the corresponding service.
 

7. Duration and Termination

The “Preparation of the tax return” service ends with the delivery of the tax return. Any resulting services, such as objections to the tax assessment, represent a new service and will be invoiced separately. If the customer cancels the order through no fault of "dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz", the expenses already incurred are due at an hourly rate of CHF 180 and reimbursement of any expenses. If "dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" determines that the client does not want to declare taxable income or assets or does not want to present a fact incorrectly to the tax authorities, the contractual relationship will be terminated immediately and the expenses already incurred will be invoiced at an hourly rate of CHF 180 as well as any expenses.
 

8. Changes to Terms

"Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" reserves the right to change the conditions at any time. The changes will be announced to the customer in a suitable manner and will apply without objection within 30 days of announcement.

 

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All legal relationships between customers and “dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz” are subject to Swiss law. "Dein Onlinesteuerberater by Kevin Walz" also has the right to sue the customer at any other legally competent court or place of enforcement.

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Version 1 / 02/05/2022