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What to Look Out For in a Tax Relief Service

25th November 2010
By Sally Pratt in Taxes
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Finding the right tax relief service can be very important to your overall situation. If you have run into any issues with your taxes, you need to hire the right professional. It is essential to find a tax relief service with the right experience, as well as one that you can comfortably get along with. A good company can analyze your situation, determine where you stand, and put together a plan for helping you better your position.

Unfortunately, there are some tax relief services that are nothing but trouble. You need to know how to spot these companies so you can avoid them at all costs. The last thing you want to do is hire a firm that is going to make things even more difficult on you.

Here are several details to look out for when hiring a tax relief service:

1. A company that makes a promise is one that you want to avoid. It may sound good on the surface, but when it comes to dealing with the IRS nothing is for sure. Companies that promise to settle your debt for “pennies on the dollar” are very common. But guess what? This is not something they can guarantee with 100 percent confidence.


2. Are you being asked to pay a large upfront fee? Once again, this is something that should throw up a red flag. Companies that charge large fees are simply trying to cover up bad service. By doing this, they lock you into an agreement so you feel compelled to use their services into the future. The best tax relief services don’t charge retainer fees.

3. Reviews. Have you checked with the Better Business Bureau to see what others are saying about a particular service? What about online? In today’s day and age, there are many ways to find reviews of tax relief services. A simple online search should turn up plenty of information. Along with this, a Better Business Bureau rating will also tell you a lot about the company you are considering. If you cannot dig up any dirt, there is a very good chance, although not guaranteed, that the company is legitimate.

4. Avoid high pressure sales tactics. You want to work with a tax relief service that is willing to give you some space when making a decision. Companies that pressure you into signing a sales agreement should be avoided.


While there are many things that you should look out for, hiring the right tax relief service is not as difficult as it sounds. As long as you are patient and willing to do enough research, you should find it simple to locate a service that suits you well. Companies that charge large fees and are trying to force you into an agreement should be avoided. In most cases, you will know when you have found the right service.

Don’t assume that all services have something good to offer. Instead, do your homework to ensure that you make the best possible decision.

More information on Tax Relief Services that you can use to solve your taxing problems.

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