Common use of Execution in Multiple Counterparts Clause in Contracts

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: Chairman of the Board Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] (“Executive”) and Avantax, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 BySignature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: Chairman of the Board Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 14 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 2018 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx The signatures below indicate that the Parties have read, understand and will comply with this Agreement. Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Davinder Athwal Signature:/s/ John S. Clendexxxx Name: John S. Clendening Title: Chief Exxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx xnd President Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: Chairman of the Board Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - February 12, 2018 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT Page 12 ____ No Inventions EXHIBIT A-1 LIST OF PRIOR INVENTIONS Title Date Identifying Number or Brief Description ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT Page 13 EXHIBIT A-2 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT Page 14 EXHIBIT B GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] Davinder Athwal (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective DateEffectxxx Xxxx” as defined xx xxfined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of __January ___, 2023 2018 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 11 EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 ByTHE COMPANY: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Signature: Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: Chairman of the Board Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 13 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 14 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] ______________ (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, below and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 _________ (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g6(e) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________ Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 By______________________ Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________ Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________ Title: Chairman of the Board ______________________ Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ______________________ ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Employee: ________________________ Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 Employee: _______________________ Date: _________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 13 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 14 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 2018 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx _____________________ Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 By______________________ Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________ Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________ Title: Chairman of the Board ______________________ Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ______________________ ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached Signature of Employee Employee: _________________________ Print Name of Employee Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 Employee: ________________________ Date: __________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 14 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] Xxxx Xxxxx (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 2018 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.

Execution in Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, whether or not all signatories appear on these counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes. [Signature Page Follows] EXECUTIVE: Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx _________________________________ Printed Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ______________________________ Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 11 By_____________________________________ Signature: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx _________________________________ Name: Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ____________________________________ Title: Chairman of the Board _____________________________________ Date: 1/19/2020 Exhibit A - 12 ____________________________________ ____ No Inventions ____ Additional Sheets Attached ________________________________________ Signature of Employee ________________________________________ Print Name of Employee ________________________________________ Date Exhibit A-1 - 1 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 13 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT Page 14 This General Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”) is executed by [Name] _______________ (“Executive”) and AvantaxBlucora, Inc. (the “Company”) as of the date set forth below, and will become effective as of the “Effective Date” as defined below. This Release is in consideration of severance benefits to be paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated as of _____, 2023 2020 (the “Employment Agreement”). Execution of this Release without revocation by Executive will satisfy the requirement, set forth in Section 6(g6(e) of the Employment Agreement, that Executive execute a general release and waiver of claims in order to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement.