I have a new client that needs a Form 1065 completed for their partnership so they can use the K-1 on their personal return. They do not have good accounting records just amounts typed on a paper. I am new to preparing partnership returns and a little skeptical given not very good accounting records. They provided a prior year 1065 prepared by their pervious tax person. Would other's take this work on? What do you require from clients to work on a Form 1065?
I would not take it on.
I need a Trial Balance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and bank reconciliation, at a minimum. And the :Partnership Agreement.
If no extension was filed, the return is late, too.
One question... why'd they leave the prior preparer? That answer is often quite telling; perhaps they were kicked to the curb because of the poor record keeping.
IMHO - you should pass on this. It's likely to be nothing but a can of worms.
IF you do decide to continue.... get a retainer up front.
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