Is Tax Defense Network related to Consumer Tax Reports?

Why does Tax Defense Network sponsor Consumer Tax Reports on their website when no other tax resolution company does?  

This is a review of “Consumer Tax Reports (dot) org” who maintains a tax resolution company review website.  If you have questions about this review, please reference:  bp93.

• 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 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.”

What is your experience with Consumer Tax Reports?  

I’ve been in the tax resolution industry for years.  Until 2 weeks ago, I had never seen or heard of consumertaxreports(dot)org.  I became aware of their IRS tax resolution review site one morning when I received two comments back to back on the irs back tax help blog, followed by an email to irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.  The comments on the blog were from “Michael Corbin” (real or pseudonym?) who poses as someone who needs tax help.  His partner in crime is “Kathy Binkwater”.  It appears it is their full time job to surf the internet and spam any comment section they can to promote Consumer Tax Reports.  UPDATE:  Karen Brightwater and Mike Helwet are spam names as well.  UPDATE 3/10/12:  We can add Mark Taylor to their list of spammers.  

Kathy Binkwater and Michael Corbin spam irs back tax help and another blog of mine, “owe IRS need tax debt help” about 2-3 times a day. 

irs back tax help, how are you any different? 

Before I go any further into reviewing Consumer Tax Reports, to be fair, I would like to tell you why I have created my blog:  Profit!  Through referral, and soon, using google adsense on the blog. Why trust my referrals?  Because I have unwavering standards that you can verify on your own, independently.  At no point do I tell you to take my word for anything.  I want to give you the tools to evaluate on your own.  I’m glad I can help people, and like it, but I also have self interest.  Not looking to get rich, but would like it to be my primary source of income.  Right now, the irs back tax help blog is not.  My review system is simple to understand:

1.  How long has the tax resolution company been in business?  I recommend at least 5 years.  It is enough time to create a track record (good or bad), and if they have a good record and made it this far, they are likely to continue.  They must be accredited as well.
2. How many complaints does the tax relief company have on their Better Business Bureau review over the three year reporting period?  I’ll give everyone one crazy complaint per year.  So no more than 3 complaints are acceptable.  There are plenty of tax relief companies, large and small who meet that standard, so accept nothing less.  Ignore the letter grade, it is useless.  It will usually be an “A”, if it is a “B” or lower, move on.
3. What does the tax relief company’s google presence look like?  There are an increasing number of review sites.  Some, like Trustlink, seem to be developing in a thoughtful and useful way.  Others like “pissed consumer”, or “ripoff report” sort of predispose the review.  Overall, if there are multiple complaints from customers who are very specific about their problems with a particular tax resolution company, it’s probably reason for concern.  If there is a minor presence that appears it may be from unscrupulous competitors, and the company went to the trouble to rebut, it’s probably not that big of a cause for concern.
   1. Bottom line:  Online complaints + more than 3 complaints on BBB = greater risk for you.
   2. I will never refer you to someone that does not meet the criteria.
4. Does the Attorney/EA/CPA who will represent you have a good record with their licensing authority?  The reason you ask for this name is twofold.
   1. How do they respond to your request?  They should leap at the chance to brag about their tax representation, and provide a name readily.  If not, red flag.  If the tax resolution company is not sure who would represent you because they are “too big”, do you really want to get lost in that crowd?
   2. Really check the reputation of your tax representative.  It is the best way for you  to take care of you.
5. Once everything above is done, listen to them, and then get a second opinion from someone who also meets the criteria.  I would like to be your second opinion.  Then pick the tax relief firm you like best.  You will be in good shape, and educated about the person who will represent you before the IRS and have a good understanding of the IRS collection process and how it will proceed for you.  

irs back tax help Summary for choosing representation:

Start with more than 5 years experience

+ 3 or fewer complaints from the BBB and accredited

 + good google track record

 + Attorney/CPA/EA in good standing

= your safest choice. 

If you’re having trouble finding a tax resolution company that meets this criteria, I’m happy to help.  I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.

How does “ConsumerTaxReports” determine their rankings for IRS back tax help? 

I do not know because they do not define their review system.  Now that I have defined why I do what I do and how I do it, I have some questions about how consumertaxreports(dot)org does it. 

Their aggressive behavior and shameless self-promotion through internet spam without adding anything to the conversation, actually made me start thinking about the motives of Consumer Tax Reports.  It also concerns me that they are assuming you should hire IRS back tax help.  That is not always the case.  It brought up more questions than answers.

• How do they make money?  The website is obviously professionally built, and they went to the trouble to do some research on other companies, and then rank those companies in an undefined way. 
• How do they pay for their advertising on Google?    They do not use advertising on their site and their ads only show up above the regular google results, or on the sidebar.  You have to pay google to be placed there and it is expensive.  Who pays for their advertising placement? 
• Why does Tax Defense Network promote ConsumerTaxReports(dot)org on their website?  Is there an undisclosed relationship?  Does Tax Defense Network pay to be placed at #1 on their rankings?  No other company features Consumer Tax Reports on their website.  Not #2, and not #22. 
• How does Consumer Tax Reports dot org determine their rankings?  There is no explanation on their website on how they determine their rankings.  Is it subjective or objective?
• Why do their spammers spend all their time pushing people towards ConsumerTaxReports(dot)org?  I woke up this morning to a fresh round of spam from Kathy Binkwater.  If you are reading this it is because people were searching for real answers and IRS back tax help and clicked on it enough for Google to deem it valuable to the end user; not because I’m paying to get to the front of the line.  I guess I will have to figure out some sort of spam blocking because of these people.  Handling their assaults is taking time away from me writing about taxpayer’s IRS back taxes and what can be done about them. 

OK, enough questions about their motivations and nondisclosure.  Let’s pop the hood on consumer tax reports rankings:

Review of Consumer Tax Reports Rankings

Their top 5:

1. Tax Defense Network.    
   1. In business since 1997
   2. BBB complaints:  31 complaints as of 2/12/12.  Should be no more than 3 complaints. 
   3. Google “Tax Defense Network complaints”.   Read these for yourself. 
   4. Google “Tax Defense Network reviews”. 
   5. Names of attorneys not listed on their website.  You will have to ask if you call.
   6. BBB complaints are enough to not meet irs back tax help criteria.
2. Tax Resolution Institute.
   1. According to Manta.com in business since 2011.
   2. BBB Review:  None.  Tax Resolution is too new to have a review with the BBB.  Maybe they will be great, but you just can’t tell right now.  It does look like the individual members have separate practices, but why not go through existing practice? 
   3. Google “Tax Resolution Institute Complaints”  Same as the BBB.
   4. Google “Tax Resolution Institute Reviews”  Same as the BBB.
   5. Names are listed.  Call to see who will handle the case for you, then check.
   6. The lack of time in business and the lack of a BBB report does not meet irs back tax help criteria.
3. Alvin Brown & Associates.
   1. In business since 1989.
   2. BBB Review:  0 complaints. 
   3. Google looks good for both reviews and complaints.
   4. Some names are listed, confirm with them.
   5. Alvin Brown & Associates meets irs back tax help criteria.
4. Segal, Cohen, & Landis.
   1. In business since 1997
   2. BBB Review:  2 complaints as of 2/12/2012.
   3. Google looks good for both reviews & complaints
   4. Some names are listed, confirm with them.
   5. Segal, Cohen, & Landis meets irs back tax help criteria.
5. Freedom Tax Relief.
   1. In business since 2003.
   2. BBB Review:  16 complaints as of 2/10/2012.
   3. Freedom Tax Relief complaints
   4. Freedom Tax Relief reviews
   5. Names of attorneys not listed on their website.  You will have to ask if you call.
   6. The number of BBB complaints does not meet irs back tax help criteria

Of their top 5, only numbers 3 & 4 meet the irs back tax help criteria.  

I am not compensated or rewarded by anyone discussed in this review.  If you would like irs back tax help to be your first or second opinion, I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.

Can Freedom Tax Relief Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?

 Can Freedom Tax Relief help with my IRS problem?  They can, will they?

 This is a review of Freedom Tax Relief, San Mateo, CA who may mail you; or you may have seen on TV or the internet.  Freedom Tax Relief does not meet irs back tax help criteria. If you have questions about this review, please reference:  bp78. 

• 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 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.”

 Freedom Tax Relief Marketing Approach for an IRS Tax Problem:

 If you are treated politely, and Freedom Tax Relief’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 Freedom Tax Relief, 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. 

• Freedom Tax Relief 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 Freedom Tax Relief 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 Freedom Tax Relief, San Mateo, CA read Google & BBB reviews & complaints. 
• STEP 2:  When you are ready, call Freedom Tax Relief 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 Freedom Tax Relief 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 Freedom Tax Relief Read Google & BBB Reviews & Complaints: 

After doing some homework on Google, Freedom Tax Relief’ address: 

• Freedom Tax Relief, 1875 S Grant St Ste 450, San Mateo, CA 94402-2676
• Freedom Tax Relief’ phone numbers:  (800) 455-6829, (650) 393-6841, (650) 393-6255, 800-477-3186 

Freedom Tax Relief’ Better Business Bureau review looks like this: 

• Freedom Tax Relief in business since 2003
• Accredited with the BBB since 11/22/2011.  Why the 8 year gap?  

• 16 complaints as of 2/10/2012.  There should be no more than 3.

• Freedom Tax Relief Review, BBB, Woodland Hills, CA 

• 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.  
• Freedom Tax Relief 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. 

Freedom Tax Relief Reviews & Complaints from Google: 

• Freedom Tax Relief complaints
• Freedom Tax Relief reviews 

STEP 2:  If you are happy with Step 1:  Reviews & Complaints, call Freedom Tax Relief 

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 California State Bar Attorney Search to make sure the attorney is in good standing. 

STEP 3:  Re-Contact Freedom Tax Relief 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, and I do not telemarket anyone.  

Regards, 

irs back tax help 

Reviews for Tax Resolution Companies      

 

Tax Resolution Reviews & Complaints Summary

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,

irs back tax help

25 Reviews for Tax Resolution Companies      

Tax Resolution Companies that will call you when you owe the IRS back taxes:

• Berkshire Capital Partners / BCP Tax Resolution Reviews & Complaints, Boulder CO
• Omni Financial Reviews & Complaints, CO & FL, Vero Beach FL, and Broomfield CO
• Clear Creek Tax/CCT Reviews & Complaints, Louisville CO, and Greenville SC
• 20/20 Tax Resolution Reviews & Complaints, Broomfield CO
• Phoenix Financial Group Reviews & Complaints, Broomfield CO
• Larson Financial Inc / LFI Reviews & Complaints, Westminster CO
• Safe Harbor Financial Consultants Reviews & Complaints, Westminster CO, Chicago IL
• Union Consulting Reviews & Complaints, Louisville CO
• Nova Financial Group Reviews & Complaints, Wheat Ridge CO
• Fortress Financial Reviews & Complaints, Bend OR
• Ellis Penn Reviews & Complaints, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA
• Integrity Financial Associates / IFA Reviews & Associates, Longmont CO
• M & M Financial Reviews & Complaints, Chicago IL

Tax Resolution Companies that want you to call to help with your IRS tax debt:  

• Can Tax Masters Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can J.K. Harris Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can Tax Incorporated (aka Tax Inc.) Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problem?
• Can Titan Tax Relief Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can Progressive Tax Group Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can Blue Tax Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• 411 Tax Relief – It appears they are no longer in business.  Google can’t find their website and their phone number listed in the BBB doesn’t connect.  Based on their BBB record, good riddance.
• Tax Care Professionals – It appears they are no longer in business.  Google can’t find their website and their phone number listed in the BBB doesn’t connect.  Based on their BBB record, good riddance.
• Nationwide Tax Relief – It appears they are no longer in business.  Google can’t find their website and their phone number listed in the BBB doesn’t connect.  Based on their BBB record, good riddance.
• Can Advantage Tax Resolution Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Associated Tax Relief – It appears they are no longer in business.  Google can’t find their website and their phone number listed in the BBB doesn’t connect.  Based on their BBB record, good riddance.
• Can “The Tax Group” (Formerly Innovative Tax Relief?) Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can Freedom Tax Relief Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?
• Can Tax Resolution Services Really Solve My IRS Back Tax Problems?

Can Tax Masters really solve my IRS back tax problem? No.

Update:  TaxMasters and Patrick Cox Lose Court Case for not providing Tax Resolution Services promised. 3/31/2012

Update:  TaxMasters, Houston, TX files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on 3/19/2012.

I’ve seen their ads on TV, can Tax Masters really reduce my tax debt?  They can.  But will they? 

This post is a review for Tax Masters.  Tax Masters does not meet irs back tax help criteria. If you have questions about this post, please reference:  BP #61.

• ~76% of all Offers in Compromise were rejected last year. 
• ~1% of “in-business” Offers in Compromise were accepted last year. 
• So be careful if someone is pushing you in this direction.  

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 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.”

Marketing Approach:  

If you are treated politely, and the sales person 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!  I disagree with that notion.  You should not hire back tax help unless there is a good reason.  The real first question if back taxes are owed to the IRS, is not whom to hire, but “IF” you should hire anyone to help if you owe back taxes.  Let’s inject some common sense into the situation.  Read the link above, it will help you decide “IF”.  No one should ask you for a credit card number or checking information the first time you call them. That is a telemarketing call center tactic to force your commitment. 

If you are dealing with the IRS or state about tax liens, final notice of intent to levy, or a tax levy, do not hire the first company you call; especially if they are trying to pressure/intimidate you into doing that immediately!  High pressure sales tactics are used for a reason.  Instead, take a deep breath and take control of this tax problem on your terms.  

It is valid to be concerned about the IRS’ collection actions, and to take action yourself, but a knee jerk reaction could exacerbate tax problems down the road.  When the IRS or other tax authority goes into enforced collection mode, it’s worth taking a measured approach to fix the problem.  Handling a tax problem is something you want do right, once, the first time. 

Before you call TaxMasters:

Before listening to a sales “pitch” perform some due diligence as I have below.  It is the best and safest way to make a decision.  If TaxMasters’ sales people are not willing to wait for you to do the research, 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.  

What happens when a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is filed? 

When an IRS tax lien (IRS Form 688 Notice of Federal Tax Lien) or state tax lien is filed with the county recorder, it becomes public record.  Then, a whole different type of company will call to help with the IRS back taxes.  You can learn about the Telemarketing companies here:

https://irsbacktaxhelp.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/tax-resolution-review-recap-whos-good-at-solving-irs-tax-problems/ 

Research & Reviews for TaxMasters

After doing a little homework on Google, TaxMasters has two addresses listed:

• 1011 Highway 6 S Ste 306, Houston, TX 77077
• 900 Town And Country Ln  Ste 400, Houston, TX 77024
• Various phone/fax:  (281) 497-4226, (713) 463-2900, 281-497-5937, 800-581-0456, (877) 668-8082 

TaxMasters’ Better Business Bureau record looks like this:  

• Business started 2001

• Time BBB accredited:  Is not.

• 1047 Complaints since 2/4/2012.  Should be less than 3!  

• http://www.bbb.org/houston/business-reviews/taxes-consultants-and-representatives/taxmasters-in-houston-tx-60000056/    “However, callers who asked to see written terms and conditions prior to making a payment were informed that a credit card or bank account number is necessary to generate a written TaxMasters service contract.”  Caveat Emptor.
• A quick note:  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 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.  
• TaxMasters 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.

 TaxMasters’ Reviews on Google:

•  “tax masters reviews” here are the reviews that you get:

http://www.google.com/search?aq=0&oq=taxmasters+r&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=tax+masters+reviews

Overall, if you’re thinking of hiring them, get a second opinion if you owe back taxes.  Of course, I 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.  The important part of this is to engage and act.  Overdue tax problems only grow when un-addressed. 

In Conclusion

It appears they are very focused on marketing their services.  If you feel like “high-pressure” sales are not for you, email me.  If you would like irs back tax help to be your first or second opinion, I can be reached at irsbacktaxhelp@gmail.com.

We don’t pressure people in an already stressful situation, and I do not telemarket anyone. 

Regards,

irs back tax help

What’s next for IRS Back Tax Help? 

I will create a tax resolution review of each company that advertises on TV/radio/internet/print that seems to be heavily focused on marketing.  These reviews will be titled “Can… …really solve my IRS back tax problem?” for all of the companies I’m aware of that want to “fix your overdue tax problem.” 

Tax Masters

JK Harris

Tax Incorporated

Titan Tax Relief

Progressive Tax Group

Blue Tax

Power Tax Relief

411 Tax Relief

Tax Care Professionals

Nationwide Tax Relief

Advantage Tax Resolution

Associated Tax Relief

Innovative Tax Relief

Freedom Tax Relief

If you want to know about a tax resolution company not on the list, shoot me an email and I will create a review for you.