Can Empire Tax Network really Help if I Owe IRS Back Taxes?

Can Empire Tax Network, help with my IRS problem?  They may, will they? 

This is a review of Empire Tax Network who has an ad on TV.  Empire Tax Network does not meet irs back tax help hiring criteria due to the lack of a BBB review, the age of the company, not listing a physical address on the Empire Tax Network website.  If you have questions about this review, please reference bp99.

• If you know you need to take action, read my article “IF” you should hire IRS back tax help.  (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 this writing, I would like to refer you to someone who meets irs back tax help criteria.  Please contact irs back tax help.  Before you email me, please click on and read “About irs back tax help.”

Empire Tax Network Marketing Approach for an IRS Tax Problem:

If you are treated politely, and Empire Tax Network’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 you think 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 Empire Tax Network, 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.

• Empire Tax Network 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.
• 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 Empire Tax Network may collect this information and contact businesses and individuals with IRS tax lien filings, or they may not.

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 Empire Tax Network, read Google & BBB reviews & complaints. 
• STEP 2:  When you are ready, call Empire Tax Network 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 Empire Tax Network 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 the steps for the Empire Tax Network Review 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 Empire Tax Network Read Google & BBB Reviews & Complaints:

After doing some homework on Google, Empire Tax Network’s address:  Not listed anywhere on their website?  There was no way to verify their address with the BBB either. 

• Empire Tax Network phone numbers:  800-555-1212, 877-233-4004

Empire Tax Network’s Better Business Bureau reviews looks like this:

• None available. 
• Not BBB Accredited
• Empire Tax Network Review, BBB
• 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. 

• Empire Tax Network 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.

Empire Tax Network Reviews & Complaints from Google:

• Empire Tax Network Complaints
• Empire Tax Network Reviews

STEP 2:  If you are happy with Step 1:  Reviews & Complaints call Empire Tax Network

In the first call, tell them you want some general information about the company and the name of 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.

• Once you have the name of the person who will represent you, visit the Bar Association or Supreme Court website to make sure the attorney is in good standing.

STEP 3:  Re-Contact Empire Tax Network 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 first or second opinion, I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.  I do not pressure people in an already stressful situation.

Regards,

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