How to Hire a Tax Resolution Company You Can Trust

Tax-burdened Americans seeking professional help in solving their IRS problems have more options today than ever before. The tax debt relief industry has seen dramatic growth over the past 5 years as many companies have entered the arena to offer help to taxpayers impacted by a sharp increase in IRS tax compliance enforcement.

But lately, many of these so-called tax resolution firms have been making headlines for misleading consumers with deceptive advertising and false claims that they can settle taxpayers' debt for "pennies on the dollar." Consequently, many firms have been exposed for taking advantage of people seeking tax assistance. For a fee, they promise to help taxpayers, but instead leave them with their original tax debt, plus additional interest and penalties.

So how do consumers choose from the large number of companies out there that offer tax relief assistance? And more importantly, how do they know they won't end up getting ripped off?

When selecting a firm, remember that these are the people who will represent you before the IRS. Therefore it is important that you hire a professional who is well versed in tax law and IRS procedures. IRS representation is a complicated field with many different laws to interpret. While any Attorney, CPA or Enrolled Agent can represent clients before the IRS, few are truly qualified to provide the knowledge, experience and negotiating skills needed to successfully represent a taxpayer before the IRS.

For more information on filing delinquent tax returns or to get professional tax advice on reducing your IRS debt, visit the Tax Resolution Services web site for a free tax relief consultation or call 866-IRS-PROBLEMS.