I am a CPA who works in tax resolution, and I am going to say something that many people in the industry won’t say out loud:
Parts of the tax resolution industry are very predatory.
Here is how it often works.
A taxpayer gets scared — they receive an IRS letter, they owe money, or they think they might owe money. So they call a large national tax resolution company.
The person who answers the phone is usually a salesperson. Not a CPA. Not an Enrolled Agent. Not a tax attorney.
Their job is to sign you up.
So they sell you a “resolution program,” an “investigation,” or a “financial analysis,” often for thousands of dollars — before anyone has even determined whether you actually have a tax problem that requires resolution.
Let me be very clear:
You cannot resolve a tax problem until you first determine the correct tax.
That means:
- The returns must be filed
- The numbers must be correct
- The law must be applied properly
- Then — and only then — do you determine if there is a balance owed
- Only then does tax resolution begin
If someone is trying to sell you “tax resolution services” before your returns are even filed or before the tax is correctly calculated, you should ask a very simple question:
“What exactly are you resolving if we don’t even know what I owe yet?”
A licensed professional — CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney — starts with the facts, the documents, and the tax law.
Sales organizations start with a contract and a credit card authorization.
That is a very big difference.
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Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult with a qualified professional for specific advice regarding your business.
