Tax Reduction Agreement

TAX REDUCTION AGREEMENT

This Tax Reduction Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between the Taxpayer identified below and the Representative identified below. The Taxpayer engages the Representative to pursue review, analysis, negotiation, or settlement of federal, state, or local tax liabilities on the terms set forth herein.

Taxpayer Information

Taxpayer Identification

Provide Taxpayer Identification Number — complete either Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number as applicable.

Representative / Agent (If any)

Scope of Engagement and Authority

The Representative is retained to analyze the Taxpayer's liabilities, prepare submissions, and to negotiate, settle, or enter into offers in compromise, installment agreements, or other compromise arrangements with taxing authorities, subject to the express written or electronic approval of the Taxpayer for any settlement exceeding the fee thresholds set herein. The Representative shall not file or execute consents, waivers, or closing agreements on behalf of the Taxpayer except where the Taxpayer has provided prior written authorization.

Fees and Payment

Fees for services will be as follows. The Taxpayer acknowledges that some matters may be handled on a contingency basis, while others will incur flat or hourly fees as agreed below. The Representative will disclose all fees in writing prior to undertaking the work described in this Agreement.

Representative Authorities and Limitations

The Taxpayer authorizes the Representative to communicate with taxing authorities and to receive confidential tax information necessary to carry out the scope of engagement. The Taxpayer expressly acknowledges that the Representative makes no guarantee of a particular outcome, reduction amount, or settlement acceptance by any taxing authority. The Representative will obtain prior written or electronic approval from the Taxpayer for any proposed settlement, compromise, or payment plan exceeding the agreed approval threshold.

Term, Termination, and Indemnity

This Agreement shall continue until the scope set forth is complete or until earlier terminated by either party upon written notice. The Taxpayer shall pay fees and costs for services performed through the effective date of termination. The Taxpayer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Representative against claims arising from the Taxpayer's intentional misrepresentation or withholding of material information.

Governing Law and Miscellaneous

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state indicated below, without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between them with respect to the subject matter and supersedes prior agreements and understandings, if any.

Certification and Perjury Statement

By signing below the Taxpayer certifies, under penalty of perjury, the following representations are true and correct to the best of the Taxpayer's knowledge:

1. The Taxpayer has provided complete and accurate information and disclosures necessary for the Representative to perform the services described in this Agreement.
2. The Taxpayer understands and acknowledges that no outcome is guaranteed and that final acceptance of any settlement or offer is at the discretion of the applicable taxing authority.
3. The Taxpayer is not currently subject to an unresolved restriction that would prevent the Representative from acting, and will immediately notify the Representative of any new tax matters or notices received.
4. The Taxpayer has the legal authority to execute this Agreement and to authorize the Representative to act as described herein.
5. The Taxpayer's identification number provided above is correct and the Taxpayer is a U.S. person for tax reporting purposes.

Additional Representations / Notes

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