CPA Validated is a free, practitioner-verified tax reference site. Calculator inputs are processed entirely in your browser. We do not log, store, transmit, or sell your financial or tax information. This page describes the data practices that apply when you visit this site.
All calculator inputs and outputs are processed in your browser only. CPA Validated does NOT:
Calculator values remain in your browser memory during your session. When you refresh the page or close your browser, all entered data is cleared and no record is retained on our side.
Do not enter real Social Security numbers, EINs, bank account numbers, or other sensitive personally identifiable information into any calculator on this site. Use representative or test values only.
If you do enter real information, it remains in your browser and is never transmitted or stored by CPA Validated. Even so, we strongly recommend against entering real identifiers.
This site uses standard aggregate web analytics (currently Google Analytics) to track usage patterns such as page views, traffic sources, and user flow. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. Individual calculator inputs and outputs are never tracked or logged through analytics.
Analytics help us understand which guides and tools are most useful so we can prioritize updates and improvements.
This site may use cookies for basic functionality such as session management and user preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes and do not share cookie data with third-party advertisers. Your browser settings control cookie acceptance and you can clear cookies at any time.
The site contains links to external resources for tax guidance, including the Internal Revenue Service, Treasury, federal courts, state tax agencies, and similar primary-source authorities. Those sites have their own privacy policies. CPA Validated is not responsible for the data practices of any linked third-party site.
The site does not embed third-party advertising scripts. No advertisers receive your data through this site.
We do not sell user data. We do not share user data with marketing partners, data brokers, or advertisers. Aggregate analytics data may be accessible to analytics providers under their own terms, but no individual financial information is ever included.
Some pages may use local browser storage (localStorage, sessionStorage) to remember preferences such as last-used calculator inputs for your convenience. This data is stored on your device only and never sent to a server. You can clear browser storage at any time through your browser settings.
This site is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through this site, contact us via the methods described at cpavalidated.com/disclaimer.html and we will remove it.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions about this privacy policy, data handling, or the site generally? Refer to the disclaimer and full site information at cpavalidated.com/disclaimer.html.