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Tax Resolution Reviews & Complaints Summary

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Reviews for Tax Relief Companies.   

Here is a summary of reviews of tax resolution companies who will either call you if the IRS or state files a tax lien against you personally or your business, or may advertise through the internet, TV, radio, or other media.  I’ve been very focused on getting this done before we got to far into tax season.  If you have questions about this post, please reference:  BP80.  All irs back tax help comments are in blue.

If you know you need to take action, read my post about whether or not you should hire someone (You should not automatically.) titled “Owe IRS back taxes? When, who, and how do I hire IRS back tax help?” before you do anything else.  

As usual, If you like the tone of these reviews, I would like to refer you to someone who meets irs back tax help hiring criteria.  Please contact irs back tax help.  Before you email me, please click on and read “About irs back tax help.”

A Tax Resolution Company that Markets via Telemarketing

  • These companies employ other marketing methods to reach out to people in need of IRS back tax help as well, but they also employ outbound call centers to call when an IRS Notice of Federal Tax Lien, IRS Form 668(y) is filed.  If the people who call are professional, polite, non-pressuring, and do not used fear-based contacts, follow the 3 steps below to learn about them.

A Tax Resolution Company that Markets via TV, Internet, Radio & Other Media

  • These companies use media to reach out to people with IRS tax debt troubles.  When you call into these companies, or complete a “contact me” me form on the internet, you will be connected with their people designated to sell their services.  I use this blog to market my services.  Contact me if you’d like a referral.  The same rules apply for these types of companies.  If the people who call are professional, polite, non-pressuring, and do not used fear-based methods, follow the 3 steps below to learn about them.

Lead Companies that Use all the Marketing Methods Listed Above

  • There are TV commercials that are very specific about the threats of IRS collection, highlighting enforced collection action like bank account or home seizures, but will have no company name designated in the ad, just an 800 number to call “if you owe more than $10,000 to the IRS”.  There are websites built that serve the same function.  Usually they are only one page with a “contact me” form that has the same phrasing.  Scare tactics and “if you owe more than $10,000 to the IRS”.  These are lead generation companies that sell your information to the Tax Resolution Companies.  The terms of their contact dictate that the leads must be greater than $10,000.  If the people you contact are very focused on how much you owe, that is a red flag. 
  • Another version of the lead generation tactic:  You will receive mail, after a tax lien is filed.  The envelope and the enclosure look fairly official, and it says something along the lines of “An IRS Tax Lien was recently filed against you in the amount of….”  Then there is usually a boxed or highlighted portion that says “you may be able to settle your IRS tax debt for…”  and it is usually small fraction of the outstanding IRS taxes owed.  There is an 800 contact number, which then plugs your right back into the marketing systems described above. 
  • In other posts I’ve talked about the tremendous pressure that TV, Pay Per Click (the ads you click on in google), and Radio create with companies.  They are paying top dollar for the advertising, so acquiring new clients regardless of outcome is important to keep their business model upright. 
  • This is why I choose only to use this blog, so people can contact me when they are ready to tackle their IRS back taxes, whether it be 941 payroll tax (trust fund), 1040 income tax, or other taxes. 

3 STEP Process if you Need IRS Back Tax Help

STEP 1:  Before you talk to a tax resolution specialist:

In the first call, whether you contacted the tax resolution company or they contacted you, tell them you want some general information about the company and the name of the person who will be representing you for your IRS tax problem before you talk to them and then you will return their call.  They should be happy to provide you with this information via email, fax, or snail mail, whatever you prefer.  If they refuse, or try to ignore your request, and become pushy, threatening, or obnoxious, that is a red flag.  Once you have the name of the person who will represent you, visit the state’s Supreme Court Attorney Search and make sure the attorney is in good standing.  If there are no issues, proceed to STEP 2. 

If you have an IRS emergency caused by an IRS bank levy or seizure, and you know they have to do something now.  (Short read, I promise.)  

STEP 2:  Read Google & BBB Reviews for the Tax Resolution Specialist you are Researching

 Here’s what I would do prior to hiring anyone to help with IRS back taxes:

Google the company name in quotations followed by the word complaints.  Example:  “irs back tax help” complaints

  • Scan the first couple of pages for concerns.  This will usually bring up the tax resolution company bbb review as well. 
  • I usually google the address too.  I have come across multiple companies operating at the same address or the same company at multiple addresses. 
  • Read the entire BBB report.  Ignore the letter grade and focus on complaints.
  • When using the Better Business Bureau to research companies, it is probably best to use the BBB as a “de-selector” rather than a reason to hire someone.  The BBB solicits companies to become a member; so it is relatively easy to remain in good standing and keep an “A” letter grade.  The nature of the tax resolution company is better seen by how many complaints they have accumulated over the last 3 years, which is the standard BBB reporting period.  A good rule of thumb is no more than one complaint per year, or three complaints total.  Size and age of a company are irrelevant.  It really boils down to how they treated their clients during the reporting period. 
  •  There are plenty of companies who meet this standard, so don’t settle for less.  If you are having trouble finding companies with 3 complaints or less, I’m happy to help.  I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.

If no concerns arise from this research, move on to STEP 3. 

STEP 3:  Re-Contact the Tax Resolution Company and then get a Second Opinion on How o Handle your IRS Tax Debt

Overall, if you are thinking of hiring them, listen to them and then get a second opinion for your tax problems.  Of course, we would like to be that second opinion, but as long as you take the time to do a little homework as listed in the first link above, you’ll probably be fine.  Click “About irs back tax help” to learn about us.  If you would like irs back tax help to be your first or second opinion, I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.  

Regards,

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