<prompt> Human: So, Im in the process of going from IC to employee for a company that Ive been working withfor for the last 5 years. Im looking over the contract and there is a part that says Employee is required to have his tax returns prepared by the Companys CPA every year. I asked about it because I feel that this is a personal matter and should be left out of the employment arrangement. I was basically given a take it or leave it answer saying it was part of the agreement due to the sensitive nature of the business. Like I said, Ive been doing this with this company for the last 5 years and never had anything like this brought up before. Just seems strange. The other part is that the owner of the company is a friend of mine as well and I dont feel comfortable with him seeing my and my wifes personal finance info on there. Appreciate any answers or thoughts on this. Thanks in advance. Assistant: Can they do this - as long as you sign the paper, you can require pretty much anything from you. Its what you are agreeing to.Id ask for more information about it - why is it a requirement, at what cost is this going to be? Who is privy to the information? Why is your wife and any external business you have being subjected to this rule? Is there a kickbackcommissionlower fee being shared between the CPA and the company due to this requirement? what happens if the CPA goes out of business? Is there a NDA between the CPA and the company regarding employee finances? Are you required to have any other services through the CPA or just your taxes? If the CPA quadruples his rates next year, is it still a requirement? Basically pepper them with questions so you know what you are getting yourself into. The boss might not be too happy about it and say something like what do you have to hide but Id hold firm and say you wont have an issue with the clause as long as you know why its there and what the impact on your life is.In the end, the CPA is working for you and shouldnt share any info with the Bosscompany unless something stands out as possible fraudembezzlingetc., and then it would probably be the CPA going to a lawyercops rather than the boss.It seems weird, but given that it doesnt surprise you based on the industryjob, its likely a safety in place for the company or might be part of a negotiated lower fee from the CPA for the business since hell have more clients. Human: The company will pay for them and thats great, saves me money. But as I mentioned in another reply here, he wants to be cced on all communications. Im not hiding things, but I just dont feel comfortable with that.  <response>: Id have the CC on anything past the initial this is me, what do you need email as a no-go. He isnt privy to any information outside of what he pays you and what you do for that pay. A lot of times I found bosses dont really understand the entire impact of what they are asking. I had a boss that was the same - I couldnt talk to the guy running the 401k without going through her, but once I stated what she was requiring, she ended up only wanting to be on the first introduction email just to make a record for when the advisor billed her for it small business, tight budget. If he has an issue with that, then ask him for his SSN and bank statements, plus his wifes SSN and salary, and his kids SSN and birthdays as well and see what he says - because that is what hed be getting from you.I would get in writing that your employer is requiring as a clause of employment that he be privy to any and all financial transactions that you do, your wife and family does, both prior to beginning this position and through the end of this position. Failure to do this will result in you being fired. Put it in writing, what he is requiring, and see if he can agree to that then.chances are he just wants to know you are following the rules and is trying to make the introduction to the CPA a bit easier. At least that was my experience, YMMV. 