re: tax accountant
If we meet with an accountant and are planning to use him until he shows incompetence and we decide not to use him can he bill us ($ 200.00 )even if taxes weren't completed.
Re: re: tax accountant
Many accountants do charge by the hour, and not by the return.
Whether an accountant can bill a client is a matter of contract law. The question in these cases is often "when did the agreement to pay begin?"
The law sets out rules for making this determination where there is no written contract.
Really, you might want to call the accountant and get him/her to agree that you do not have to pay. Many reputable accountants will waive fees in cases like this.
