Do you offer IRS audit representation?

No. Zero Fluff Books does not represent taxpayers before the IRS. Audit support services are limited to organizing and summarizing records so clients or their authorized representatives can respond directly.

Are your services available nationwide?

Yes. All services are provided virtually and are available to clients throughout the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions about our services, scope, and engagement structure.

If your situation is unclear, a brief message or discovery call is the best place to begin.

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What services does Zero Fluff Books provide?

We provide:

Flat-fee monthly bookkeeping
Bookkeeping cleanup and reconstruction
Bookkeeping system setup
Federal tax preparation
IRS representation (Enrolled Agent services)
Structured tax planning and advisory

Our focus is federal compliance, documentation integrity, and clarity.

Who do you typically work with?

We primarily work with:

Small business owners
S-Corporations and single-entity businesses
Service-based businesses
Online sellers and contractors

Most clients value structured systems and clear scope.

What if I'm not sure which service I need?

That's common.

Start with a brief message or discovery call. We'll review your situation and determine the appropriate engagement before any work begins.

Do you provide IRS representation?

Yes. Representation is provided by an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice before the IRS under Circular 230.

Representation services are offered under a separate engagement.

What does representation include?

Depending on scope:

Direct communication with the IRS
Notice response and correspondence
Examination representation
Submission of documentation
Power of Attorney (Form 2848), when appropriate

Scope is defined upfront and confirmed in writing.

Is representation included in Tax-Ready Business packages?

Limited representation is included for the tax year in which the return was prepared under the Tax-Ready Business engagement.

This includes matters directly tied to that return and tax year.

What's included in monthly bookkeeping?

Depending on your package:

Transaction categorization
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Monthly Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheet (when applicable)
Year-end tax-ready summary
Ongoing email support

Books are maintained for compliance and reporting clarity.

Do you offer cleanup or reconstruction?

Yes. We provide flat-fee cleanup and full-year reconstruction services for businesses that need correction before tax filing or compliance review.

Do you handle payroll, sales tax, or bill pay?

No. We do not process payroll, file payroll taxes, handle sales tax, or manage invoicing or bill pay.

Do you prepare federal tax returns?

Yes. We prepare and electronically file federal tax returns for individuals and small business entities.

Returns are built on clean records and structured documentation.

Do you prepare standalone state returns?

No. State returns are not offered independently and may only be included when directly tied to a federal filing and legally permissible.

Do you prepare payroll or sales tax returns?

No. Payroll and sales tax filings are outside our service scope.

Do you guarantee refunds?

No. Tax outcomes are determined by applicable law and the accuracy of information provided.

Do you offer hourly services?

Yes. Limited hourly engagements are available for targeted consulting, IRS notice review, and short-term advisory work.

Minimum retainer: 5 hours ($750)

Hourly rate: $150

Retainer must be funded before work begins.

Is hourly or flat-fee better?

Most clients benefit from flat-fee engagements for predictability and scope clarity.

Hourly work is best suited for limited, defined needs.

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