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REVIEW UPDATE: March 23, 2020 : 1040 TAX BIZ remains committed to increased customer satisfaction and has improved their business practices over the years to better serve their customers. 1040 TAX BIZ is truly dedicated to making sure their customers are satisfied and that any complaints which do arise are addressed promptly and fairly.

To date, 1040 TAX BIZ has made good faith efforts to resolve all complaints reported on Ripoff Report. Based on our experience, the member business has proven to be among the top members of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program as a Verified Safe Business™.

Over time and since becoming a member, 1040 TAX BIZ has remained actively engaged and improving the way they address customer service complaints. As an active and current member of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program we are happy to report that now more than ever 1040 TAX BIZ remains committed to improving customer satisfaction.

Remember, no company or individual can ever satisfy 100% of the people 100% of the time. There are no products or services that will always be perfect for everyone and even the best companies will receive complaints from time to time. However, by participating in the Corporate Advocacy Program, the member business has made a commitment to working with its customers to resolve complaints quickly and fairly whenever possible.

Please keep in mind that as a consumer you have some responsibilities as well. Success has many definitions that based on your past experiences, current situation and your perceived expectations. Success with any product or service is always based on the proper application and understanding. The fastest car will not run if you never turn the engine on. Look at how you used the product or service that was provided in relation with the instructions that you received. The Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program will help you get your voice heard but please be prepared with documentation and fair representation of your concern, also have an idea of how the company can fix your concern. Can they offer additional services, extend warranties, offer a fair refund or just get you talking with someone that can help. ..let them know and let us know!

*Any consumer not receiving satisfaction from a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program should email us at [email protected].

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EDitor's UPDATE: Positive rating and recognition has been given to 1040 Tax Biz for its full commitment to quality customer service.

Ripoff Report's discussions with 1040 TAX BIZ have uncovered an ongoing dedication by the company to total client satisfaction. This means that clients can expect that the company will work towards finding a mutually satisfactory resolution to any concerns. 1040 TAX BIZ listens carefully to client concerns and sees them as an opportunity to learn from past mistakes and become more efficient as a company in the services offered and the support for those services.

1040 TAX BIZ's principal, Mrs. Gloria Harris, has informed us that her personal philosophy is that her clients success are the heart of the business. As a successful businesswoman, Mrs. Harris feels it is critical to listen to her clients and respond properly. By always putting her customers first, Mrs. Harris hopes to maintain 1040taxbiz as a successful enterprise both now and for many years to come. Another top executive, CEO Harold Warden told us that Mrs. Harris personal business philosophy is based on the premise that "strives to add value in service, understanding that a successful business model is based on value-added services, and client care”.

1040TaxBiz's Harold Warden says this, "We are one of the top Tax services for helping individuals start their own small businesses. With us, you'll always receive a complex and customized approach to operating a sucessful tax business.”

One of the things Ripoff Report learned in the course of its review is that typical customer feedback reads, "1040 TAX BIZ truly communicate all aspects of the service in a timely and effective manner. We are very pleased with the responsiveness that the employees show us. They are serious about meeting commitments, and deliver on their promises.”

The information provided in this report below is based on comments made by Harold Warden during an onsite inspection held by a third party verification company with no biases toward 1040 Taz Biz.

Ripoff Report Verified™ .. part of Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program.A program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business..

1040 Tax Biz is a company that specializes in propelling clients successfully into careers in the tax field. Harold Warden, CEO of 1040 Tax Biz explained the vision for the company, "what we do is we help individuals get into the tax business as cheaply as possible. We have been at it for about 20 years now." The company has gleaned quality information in regards to the tax business and successfully combined franchising and service to create the company they have today,"generally speaking, we give you all the benefits of a franchise but we offer it as a service rather than a long term commitment. This is so people can sign up with us for one or two years. It is a year to year service agreement. But with that service agreement we give you all the industry contacts, the buying power of a group, training, technical support, and marketing support.”

Leads for 1040 Tax Biz are obtained through two primary venues. The first being pay per click online services like Google or Yahoo. They also are in contract with lead generation services like Franchise Gator, Franchise Click, and America Best Franchise as well as various others. Mr. Warden went on to go over the typical sales process that a potential client would have with their company, "our consumer is an entrepreneur looking to get into business. They talk with one of our sales consultants to start with and basically they’ll answer all their questions concerning pricing, availability, and service support... they will act as the liaison to these individuals through the entire process. Once they have decided to come on board with us, we quickly introduce them to training, people in training, customer support, marketing and so on.”



CUSTOMER CARE & COMPLAINT RESOLUTION FROM 1040 TAX BIZ

During the onsite interview, Mr. Warden was asked to describe a situation where a client was not satisfied with the level of service they received. Mr. Warden expressed that often times when there is a complaint is it during the end of tax season, "after we completed a season they come back and say 'I did not make as much as I anticipated' or it was harder than they thought is was going to be, or the charges were higher than we could market. That generally the type of issues we deal with." Mr. Warden expressed that this is not a common complaint for 1040 Tax Biz due to the thorough nature of there training program, "it is imbedded in all our conversations with them in that we are trying to instill our knowledge in the industry and the products and how they work in the market out there. We try to explain to them it takes about three years to build a book of business. This isn’t out the gate you’re going to win that very first tax season. The people we hear from are usually the ones that didn’t understand the product, didn’t understand the business, or they thought they were just going to do it themselves and run with it." If the customer is upset with the turnout of their first tax season 1040 Tax Biz states that their number on priority is the success of their customers, "in most cases, we say let’s just do it next year no charge because the charge is not a significant issue for us...let’s do it next year and let’s get more involved and start a lot earlier than they did in the past." This has proven to be a successful act of customer service for 1040 Tax Biz.

When asked to comment on complaints posted on Ripoff Report's website Mr. Warden explained that while he is unaware of who is posting the complaints against the company he did reach out through Ripoff Report in order to remedy it, "we posted rebuttals on Ripoff Report's website. We requested [that] people call me directly... I left my email and phone number on there saying if you have a complaint call me direct. Nobody has ever called me. Nobody has ever sent me an email... this leads me to wonder are they true complaints or competition." Mr. Warden has reached out to his sales department to make sure that the complaints in questions are not possible with the program, "they say we are not doing this. [We] make sure in all of our conversations and correspondence [we are] setting the expectation. We always deliver." Mr. Warden went on to state, "we are certified by the IRS to offer tax training. All of our training issues continuing education credit. All of it is built into the product and the core of what we are trying to do... the software that we give them, the training is there, and the marketing support is there.”

1040 Tax Biz is proud to be apart of Ripoff Reports Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program. Mr. Warden further explains by stating, "it means a lot to us. The tax industry is well known for fraud... so it's an industry that is heavily watched by consumer groups, and the government because what is involved. For us to able to say [that] there is credibility to our stories and what we are trying to accomplish in the industry and the market. We are part of this program, we are proactive in it. And we deal with it from that stand point.”

CONSOLIDATED CREDIT / STATEMENT FROM THE COO HAROLD WARDEN

"We are one of the top Tax services for helping individuals start their own small businesses they create and understand the tax business. With us, you'll always receive a complex and customized approach to operating and managing a tax business which consistently borrows strategies from large brands and adapts them to fit the financial needs of small businesses. Please take time to review our site, learn about some of our products and our approach in getting your business off the ground, meet the people who will manage your account, understand our history, and receive answers to some of your questions.”

1040 TAX BIZ's Core team at 1040taxbiz has been together for 20 years. They look forward to working with new and establish partners every year. They know no one dose this better than them 1040 TAX BIZ takes employee satisfaction seriously as well. Employee feedback and surveys reveal comments such as this, "AT 1040 TAX BIZ there are no employee just family, "1040 TAX BIZ takes team works very serious everyone works to service our clients. The core team has been together for over twenty years. "It has a family feel at 1040 Tax Biz and this is shown to the clients and to the final tax customer. Everyone is family at 1040 Tax Biz.”

Ripoff Report was pleased to learn that 1040 TAX BIZ's past and current approach to business is focused on its pledge to total commitment towards client and employee satisfaction.



MORE ABOUT 1040 TAX BIZ

"1040 Tax Biz has taken an innovated approach to old idea and gives everyone the opportunity to start their own business. They took the Franchise model that everyone uses, striped out the high cost and converted it to "sweat equity". Instead of high cost up front, they work with individuals who can put in time and hard work to start their own businesses. "Expectation" is one of the key words you heard a lot from 1040 Tax Biz. They try to keep it in the real world, they don't over promise and try to set realistic "expectations". Their service provides all the tools and support that someone needs to start a successful tax preparation business. They are the first to point out the risk involved in any new business start-up. But their approach allow an individual build and grow their business not a franchisor business. You decide if you stay with them or go on your own at any time. Since there is no long term contract 1040 Tax Biz has to earn your business every tax season. Their business model is built on the philosophy “We only succeed if you are successful, we make money when you make money.

1040TaxBiz is an industry innovator, it has historically worked with individuals looking to start their own tax business from the ground up, and because of its progressive and successful programs. Established tax businesses are switching over to use their services. This rapid growth sometime causes problems, 1040taxbiz understand that the successful Tax season is in the Clients hands, it is their business, they set the product pricing, the hours of operation and marketing for their location. 1040taxbiz acts as their “back office” and product support. 1040taxbiz leverages their industry connections to bring bulk pricing and packaged programs that would not be available to startup businesses.

Excited is the word that 1040TaxBiz uses about joining the Corporate Advocacy Program. The Tax industry is one that does not have a great Reputation. Every year there are hundreds of “fly by night” start-up business looking to cash-in and make a quick buck at the consumers expense. A program like C.A.P. offers an opportunity to show our commitment to client service and ethical business practices. We are constantly force to compete with competitors who do rip-off the client and the end consumer. They promise the world and deliver nothing but maybe some software, they steal our marketing programs and business model and leave an air of distrust with the consumers. This program will allow us to place some distance between us and these “fly-by-nights”.

The government works to regulate and establish standards for the tax industry. Offend with server penalties for tax practitioner, who does not understand the requirements. 1040taxbiz is one of the few who make this a priority for our clients. We train the individual just starting out on how to operate their office properly and ethically, to ensure they are in compliance. The “fly-by-nights” get the money and run. If you run into a problem, they offer no help.

One of the key aspect in accomplishing this task is ensuring the tax customer is 100% satisfied. Their tax return must be done fast, accurate and process quickly, so that the customer gets their refund timely! We show our clients how to compete ethically against their un-ethical competition and to deliver a good product / service to their customer.”



STATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM 1040 TAX BIZ

1040 TAX BIZ recognizes that complaints posted on Ripoff Report (whether true or not) are issues that need to be addressed, not ignored. If handled correctly, complaints can be valuable learning opportunities. With the feedback generated by Ripoff Report's review, 1040 TAX BIZ has made organizational changes allowing its clients and employees a more streamlined approach to problem resolution and a commitment to a great client experience.

In summary, after our review, which included discussions with "Harold Warden, Ripoff Report is convinced that 1040 TAX BIZ is committed to quality delivery of services resulting in total client satisfaction.

Read more about why consumers should feel confident when doing business with a member of Ripoff Report's Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program. Yes, it’s a long name for a program that does a lot for both consumers and businesses alike.

Read about Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program, a program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business. This program works.

As a matter of policy, when a business becomes a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program they agree to allow Ripoff Report to contact every client who filed a complaint so they can make things right with them. In order to confirm that the complaints were resolved, Ripoff Report is copied on all responses so we can insure that the member business did right by their customer.

NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED

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