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Yes! If you include Cyber Liability Insurance in your plan. 

This coverage typically helps pay for: 

• Legal defense 

• Client notification and credit monitoring 

• Data recovery and breach investigation 

• Ransomware response or extortion payments 

Tax preparers are frequent targets of phishing scams and cybercrime, especially during tax season. 

If you store Social Security numbers, W-2s, or financial records, cyber coverage is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. 

On average, tax preparers pay between $500-$1200 a year for protection.   

Cost can vary depending on your: 

• Location 

• Size 

• Value of Equipment and Tools 

Gild will work with you to find the right tailored coverage that fits your budget and your needs. 

While not always mandated by law, professional liability (E&O) is often required by: 

• Clients or contracting platforms before beginning work 

• State-level regulations for enrolled agents or CPAs 

• Banks, lenders, or institutions if you’re helping with financial documentation 

E&O protects you from legal costs—even if you didn’t make a mistake, but a client believes you did. 

To protect your business from the unique risks of tax preparation, consider these core coverages: 

• Professional Liability Insurance (E & O) – Protects against client claims related to tax filing errors, missed deadlines, or incorrect advice. 

• General Liability Insurance – Covers physical incidents, like if a client slips in your office or you accidentally damage property during a consultation. 

• Cyber Liability Insurance – Helps cover the cost of a data breach, ransomware attack, or lost client information. 

• Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) – Bundles property and liability protection and often includes business interruption coverage. 

• Workers’ Compensation – Required in most states if you employ anyone, even part-time or seasonal help. 

If you handle sensitive data, meet with clients, or offer financial advice, this coverage isn’t optional—it’s foundational. 

Absolutely! When specifically included: 

• Cyber Liability coverage responds to hacks, client data breaches, notification costs, and legal fees. 

• It often includes first-party expenses (data restoration, forensics, credit monitoring) and third-party claims from clients. 

• Many insurers offer CPA-focused endorsements to augment professional liabilities with cyber protections. 

With clients’ sensitive financial data under your control, this coverage isn’t optional—it’s essential.