Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 12, 2025
Last Updated: [October 12, 2025

1. Introduction

At MC Taxes and Accounting (“we,” “our,” “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and financial information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when providing accounting, tax preparation, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information directly from you:

Personal details: name, address, date of birth, phone number, email.
Financial data: income, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, tax ID numbers, and other information necessary for tax filing or accounting.
Documents: prior tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, financial statements, and supporting records.
Business information: payroll records, employer identification numbers (EINs), and entity formation details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for purposes related to our services, including:

Preparing and filing federal and state tax returns.
Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Communicating with you regarding your accounts or services.
Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.
Maintaining accurate business records.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information for marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing

Your information may only be shared under the following circumstances:

Government agencies: when required for tax filing or compliance.
Third-party service providers: those assisting us in providing services (e.g., e-filing, payroll) under confidentiality agreements.
Legal requirements: in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal obligations.
With your written consent: when you authorize sharing with another professional (e.g., attorney or financial advisor).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure storage and encrypted communications.
Password-protected client files and restricted access.
Regular updates to cybersecurity practices.

Despite these measures, no system can guarantee complete security of electronic or physical data.

6. Data Retention

We retain records for the period required by law, generally seven (7) years, after which records are securely destroyed.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements.

For any requests, contact us using the information below.

8. Contact Information

Phone: 828-541-7400