Terms of service
These draft terms describe the customer relationship we intend for sourdough.tax and Sourdough Tax, Inc. The final terms will be posted with an effective date before paid filing is offered.
What this is
These terms will govern the use of sourdough.tax, the free deduction scan, Sourdough self-file software, and any certified human review or filing support we offer. The draft is not yet in effect and does not create rights or obligations today.
How we handle personal information is described in our draft privacy policy.
The service
Sourdough is tax software for 1099 workers. The product checks real transactions against federal and state deduction rules, estimates write-offs, shows the math, and helps prepare federal and state filing paths for Schedule C income.
The free deduction scan is an estimate and learning tool. Filing through Sourdough is a separate step. You are responsible for reviewing your income, expenses, deduction categories, filing status, dependents, mileage, final forms, and any answers you submit before filing.
Returns filed through the self-file product are self-prepared unless you separately add a certified human review product and Sourdough accepts that engagement in writing.
Pricing
Deduction finder scan and estimate is free up to 3 years.
- Complete federal and state self-file is $49 for workers under $100,000 income.
- Self-file is $99 for AGI greater than $100,000.
- CPA Screen is an additional charge if you choose certified human review before filing.
Paid filing terms, refund rules, and any CPA Screen pricing will be presented before purchase. Payment processing is handled by Stripe.
Your tax information
Federal law, including Internal Revenue Code §7216, restricts what tax preparers may do with tax return information. Our intended rule is simple: we use tax return information to provide software, calculations, data organization, educational information, e-file transmission, support, or a certified review you separately authorize.
Any other use or disclosure will require separate written consent where the IRS requires it. Declining an optional consent will not block use of the core self-file product.
What we need from you
Give accurate and complete information. Review what the software classifies. Tell us promptly if something is wrong. Keep copies of documents and records that support your return. You remain responsible for the return positions you approve and file.
General information, not individual advice
Pages on this site, including tax tips and scan explanations, are general tax information and educational guidance. Sourdough software gives suggestions for your review. We do not guarantee any refund, deduction, tax liability, filing acceptance, or audit result.
Sourdough Tax, Inc. is not your tax preparer or advisor unless we have explicitly accepted a separate certified review or filing engagement in writing.
Accounts and access
You are responsible for keeping your contact details current and for protecting any login or account access we provide. Do not use the site to submit false information, access another person's data, probe the system, scrape the service, or interfere with other users.
Third-party services
Sourdough may use services such as Plaid, Stripe, Cloudflare, Resend, AgentPhone, and Meta. Their services help with bank connection, payments, hosting, email, support, and measurement. Your use of those services may also be subject to their terms and policies.
Limitations
The final terms will include legal limits on warranties, remedies, and liability. Because this draft is not yet in effect, it does not limit anyone's liability today. The final language will be posted before paid filing is offered.
Changes
We may revise this draft before it takes effect. Once final terms are in effect, material changes will be posted here and communicated as required.
Governing law
The final terms are expected to be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules, unless a required consumer protection law says otherwise.
Contact
Sourdough Tax, Inc. · Los Angeles, California
Questions about these terms: shantanu@sourdough.tax
General support: support@sourdough.tax · (424) 487-4642