The Verified Proof Methodology
Scope Is Explicit
No work is evaluated without a defined scope. Scope is confirmed before evidence intake begins.
Evidence Is Structured
Evidence is collected by category, not bulk uploads. Each artifact is reviewed for presence, completeness, and consistency.
Statements Are Not Evidence
Verbal statements, phone calls, and summaries are recorded as context only and are never treated as evidence.
Status Is Evidence-Based
Each category is marked as Evidence Complete, Incomplete, Missing, or Conflicting.
Records Are Time-Bound
Every Evidence Record reflects evidence available as of its generation date. Records are versioned and immutable.
Limitations Are Explicit
Missing or undocumented items are stated plainly. No assumptions are made.
Methodology Constraints
What Inputs Are Accepted
Documentary evidence only. All evidence must be uploaded, categorized, and timestamped. Verbal statements, phone calls, and summaries are recorded as context but are never treated as evidence.
What Is Explicitly Excluded
IRS outcomes, strategy evaluations, correctness assessments, and forward tax preparation. Verified Proof documents what evidence existed at the time of review—not what should have been done or what results were achieved.
When Records Stop Updating
Once an Evidence Record is issued, it becomes immutable. No further edits are permitted. New evidence requires a superseding record with an incremented version number.