Can Fortress Financial Services help with my IRS problem? They can, will they?
This is a review of Fortress Financial Services, Bend, OR who may call if the government files a federal tax lien against you, or your business, if you owe the IRS back taxes. Fortress Financial does not meet irs back tax help criteria. If you have questions about this review, please reference: bp54.
As usual, If you like the tone of this writing, I would like to compete for your business. I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com. Before you email me, please click on and read “About irs back tax help.”
Fortress Financial Services Marketing Approach for an IRS Tax Problem:
Fortress may call you about a state or IRS tax lien filing. If you are treated politely, and Fortress Financial’s salesperson is informative and helpful, that is a good sign. On the flip side, if they say you need to hire them immediately! No matter what! And now! And they are insisting you complete their paperwork immediately. Do not. I disagree with that notion. You should not hire IRS past due tax help unless there is a good reason. The real first question, after a tax lien is filed, is not whom to hire, but “IF” you should hire anyone to help if you owe back taxes to the IRS.
Let’s inject some common sense into the tax problem if you are looking for IRS help. Read the link above, it will help you decide “IF” you actually need to hire IRS back tax help. No one, including Fortress Financial Services, should ask you for a credit card number or checking information the first time they call you. That is a telemarketing tactic to force your commitment. Even if you have an IRS emergency caused by an IRS bank levy or seizure.
- Fortress wants you to hire them if you owe back taxes to the IRS. However, do not hire the first tax resolution company you call or calls you about your IRS tax problem; especially if they are trying to pressure/intimidate you into doing that immediately. High pressure sales tactics are being used for a reason.
- How did Fortress Financial get my number? When an IRS tax lien (IRS Notice of Federal Tax Lien, IRS Form 668(y)) is filed with the county recorder, it becomes public record. Then Fortress Financial Services collects this information and contacts businesses and individuals with IRS tax lien filings.
Instead, take control of this IRS tax problem on your terms. Here’s how: (3 steps, 10 minutes)
- STEP 1: Before you have a discussion with Fortress Financial Services, Bend, OR read Google & BBB reviews & complaints.
- STEP 2: When you are ready, return Fortress Financial’s call if you are OK with their reviews & complaints and get the name of the person who will represent you and check them out.
- STEP 3: Re-Contact Fortress if you are satisfied with Steps 1 & 2. Then get a Second Opinion on How to handle your IRS Tax Debt. (That’s a hint!)
- All these steps are completed below.
It is valid to be concerned about the IRS’ actions, and to take action yourself, but a knee jerk reaction could cause greater IRS problems down the road. When the IRS goes into enforced collection mode, it’s worth taking a measured approach to fix the tax problem.
STEP 1: Before you have a discussion with Fortress Financial Services in Bend, OR Read Google & BBB Reviews & Complaints:
After doing some homework on Google, Fortress Financial Services’ address:
- 937 NW Newport Ave # 210 Bend, OR 97701
- Fortress Financial Services’ phone numbers: (541) 330-0640, (541) 330-0641, (541) 330-0642, (541) 330-0643, 877-777-7430, (541) 330-0855, (541) 330-0853, (541) 330-0875, (541) 330-0854, (541) 330-6712, (541) 330-6718
Fortress Financial Services’ Better Business Bureau review looks like this:
- Fortress Financial in business since 1999
- Accredited in 2003
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12 Complaints as of 2/8/12. (There should be no more than three.)
- When using the BBB to research a tax relief firm, it is probably best to use the BBB as a “de-selector” rather than a reason to hire a tax relief company. 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 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 tax resolution company are irrelevant. It really boils down to how they treated their clients during the reporting period.
- Fortress Financial Services should have less than three complaints total. There are plenty of tax resolution companies who meet this standard, so don’t settle for less. If you’re having trouble finding a tax resolution company with 3 complaints or less, I’m happy to help. I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.
Fortress Financial Services Reviews & Complaints from Google:
STEP 2: If you are happy with Step 1: reviews & complaints, return Fortress Financial’s call
In the first call, tell them you want some general information about the company and the name the person who will be representing you before you talk to them and then you will return their call. If they refuse and become pushy, threatening, or obnoxious, that is a red flag.
STEP 3: Re-Contact Fortress Financial Services if you are satisfied with Steps 1 & 2. Then get a Second Opinion on How to handle your IRS Tax Debt. (That’s a hint!)
Knowledge is power, so the second opinion is important. Overall, if you are thinking of hiring them, listen to them and then see what the second opinion says about 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 second opinion, I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com. I do not pressure people in an already stressful situation, and I do not telemarket anyone.
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