abctax55
Level 15

1) Get permission from your clients to 'share' their confidential information.  And it is their choice as to whether they want to be "sold" to someone.

2) You can either back up each client's data to a flash drive; then give that to the new preparer.  Or, you can send the entire file via email.   (Client > Send via email ... follow the instructions. 

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