1. Introduction
JT Tax & Accounting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
We are bound by professional standards of confidentiality that are even more stringent than those required by law. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name, address, email, phone number
- Social Security Number or Tax ID
- Financial information (income, expenses, investments, deductions)
- Employment information and W-2 forms
- Business financial records
- Bank account information (for refund deposits or payments)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Prepare and file tax returns accurately
- Provide bookkeeping and accounting services
- Communicate with you about your account or our services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (IRS, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue)
- Improve our website and services
- Send important updates about tax laws and deadlines
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent to file tax returns with the IRS and state agencies
- To comply with legal obligations (IRS, state tax authorities, court orders)
- With service providers who assist in our operations under strict confidentiality agreements
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients
- As required by professional standards for peer review
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure servers with firewall protection
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Secure document storage and disposal procedures
- Employee training on confidentiality and data protection
Despite our efforts, no security measures are completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request restrictions on how we process your information
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
7. Data Retention
We retain tax records for a minimum of 7 years as required by IRS regulations. Other financial records are retained according to professional standards and legal requirements. After the retention period, we securely destroy or anonymize your information.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of our site may not function properly as a result. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as the IRS or Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. For material changes, we may also notify you by email or through our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
JT Tax & Accounting
2109 Dorothy Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18504
(570) 504-4296
info@jt-taxes.com
13. Professional Standards
As tax professionals, we adhere to the confidentiality standards set forth in IRS Circular 230 and the American Institute of CPAs Code of Professional Conduct. These standards provide additional protections beyond those described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2024 and is effective immediately.