Privacy Policy

TL Tax Services

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

TL Tax Service is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use my website or my tax preparation services.

1. Information We Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

Name, address, phone number, email address
Social Security numbers and/or Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Date of birth
Filing status and dependent information
Income information (W-2s, 1099s, etc.)
Bank account information for direct deposit or payment
Copies of identification documents

Website Information:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Date and time of visit

2. How We Use Your Information

I use your information to:

Prepare and file your tax returns
Provide tax-related services and support
Communicate with you about your tax return or our services
Comply with IRS and state regulatory requirements
Maintain required business and tax records
Improve our website and services

3. How We Protect Your Information

I take the security of your personal and tax information seriously and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

Password-protected systems
Encrypted files and secure software
Limited access to client information
Secure storage of electronic and physical records

4. Sharing of Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

I may share your information only:

With the IRS and applicable state tax agencies to file your tax returns
With authorized service providers necessary to complete your tax filing
When required by law, court order, or legal process

5. Data Retention

I retain client records as required by IRS regulations and applicable state laws. When records are no longer required, they are securely deleted or destroyed.

6. Cookies and Website Data

My website may use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies do not collect personal tax information.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Ask questions about how your data is handled

To make a request, contact me using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

My services are not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

TL Tax Services
📍 Cumberland, MD 21502
📞 301-876-8291
📧 t@tltaxservices.com
🌐 https://tltaxservices.com