Liability for failure to provide proper services?

Questioner

We have hired an accountant for the administration of a hair salon. However, this person (we now find out) sent data to the tax authorities too late for the month of March, which is why we have now received an assessment of € 900.00. After numerous attempts to contact this person, he is never reachable, never responds to messages and makes all sorts of promises but does not keep them.

Lawyer

Good afternoon, It is unfortunate that you suffer damage due to the actions of the accountant. The accountant has a duty of care, based on the agreement that has been drawn up between the parties. If it has been agreed that the accountant is responsible for filing tax returns on time and he fails to do so, he can be held liable in certain situations. However, it depends on the content of the agreement, correspondence between and the accountant, but also whether you have provided the necessary information on time and have complained on time. You can claim the damage that has occurred, but also amounts already paid to the accountant, while he has not performed his work (or not properly) for the money. Please feel free to contact us without obligation to discuss your case further. Gr, Mr. Mr. S. Leito FerLei Legal 06-49175526