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Working with Tax Relief Advocates has been a really great experience. From sign-up to resolution, someone is always available to address your concerns. These guys were like surgeons maneuvering through a delicate surgery. They went back 5 years and amended each return as needed. If you're finding yourself owing taxes each year, do yourself a favor and put these guys to work for you. We're almost finished with the entire process but I'm not going anywhere. I intend on having them prepare my tax returns from
I have been working with this company for a few weeks now. Kyle Wilson has been great. Always there to answer all my questions. They have made me feel better...I am sleeping better. I just want to do whats right and get this tax situation taken care of . Kyle has definitely helped.
Exceptional Service and Life-Changing Results! I can't say enough great things about Tax Relief Advocates. From the moment I reached out, their team was professional, empathetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. Dealing with the IRS can be overwhelming, but they immediately made me feel at ease by explaining my options clearly and honestly. What really stood out was their attention to detail and their willingness to go above and beyond. They handled every step of the process?from gathering documents to negot
I can't say enough good things about Brennan and the outstanding help he provided me. From the very first call, he was patient, professional, and genuinely invested in resolving my tax debt situation. Brennan took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly and never made me feel rushed or pressured. He explained every step of the process in clear terms and made something that felt overwhelming much more manageable. His knowledge and calm demeanor gave me confidence that I was finally on the right tr
To do this job you have to have a people oriented personality. Skye has this special trait. He made this major process in my life smooth. He gained my trust with his bedside manner of being polite. I let him know I did not want to misplace my trust, dealing with over the phone/online process. Skye was very attentive and thorough. I really appreciated his attention to detail while handling my case. He is a 5 star advocate. r/ Michelle
Sarah Han is a highly valued employee at TRA, a renowned tax consultancy firm, where she holds a significant role in managing personal tax returns. Her primary responsibilities at TRA encompass the meticulous management and processing of individual tax returns, making sure that the clients' obligations are met in line with the statutory requirements. In my personal experience, she delivered an outstanding level of customer service during the preparation and submission of my 2024 tax return. Ms. Han's appro
I've been working with Christian Tyler, both on my personal taxes and with my new business taxes. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Very thorough, understanding and reassuring, which I appreciate. He answered any and all questions I had, and always kept me up to date with my progress. He also added a personal touch and was just generally great to speak with on a personal level in addition to his professionalism. Highly recommend!
I'm new to the Tax Relief process, and Ben has made my transition very smooth. Communication has been thoughtful, consistent, and educational. I have worked with several others there and each time has been pleasant and informative. REALLY appreciate their help.
My name is Alex Sterling I was extremely pleased with the young lady that called me whose name is Sasha McCullough I was fearful of receiving the phone call and thought it was going to be a conversation that was going to be on my understanding but she took her time and spoke with me to give me Clarity to be at ease of heart. I think she did a fantastic job, no she did do a fantastic job of making sure I was satisfied with the performance of her duties. She is a professional person and I do appreciate her he
I was able to get all the help I needed. The person that helped me was so kind and so patient with me. His name is Anthony Sosa. He able to answer all my questions, and was able to reassure me that my case would be handled properly. I was really scared going into this at first. Everything was taken care of, and now I'm feeling calm. So thank you so much Anthony!
Nate A. was very helpful, courteous, and friendly while explaining the entire process to me. He even let me take an important phone call during the process and then waited for me to call him back as soon as I was done. He offered many assurances that he is with me during the entire process of getting my IRS debt handled. I really appreciate all of his help and support. I am disabled and live alone. His help is much appreciated. I rate his service at 4.8 just because I think everyone still needs to
Tamara was helpful from the time she took the case until we resolved it. These are tax professionals and the cases are difficult. Mine was difficult and took some time, but they managed the process throughout and I did my part too. As you review the reviews keep in mind what you are willing to do to follow up. As helpful as they are, we need to do our part too. And part of that is managing expectations, including our own expectations. This is much easier by taking the time, answering all the questions, and
Tax Relief Advocates has done a fine job relieving my anxiety over my tax debt. Everyone I've talked to has been patient and professional. I was especially pleased with the assistance provided by Miriam Torres when I called today. She was understanding, polite, and provided the assistance I needed. I would recommend Tax Relief Advocates to anyone needing assistance.
I would just like to say that this company has been nothing but a joke for me. It is taken over three years and five months to have them get a settlement with the IRS. I've spent over $11,000 with them they put me on a payment plan which I paid every single month without missing and as soon as I'm done paying it after three years, I get a payment plan of $198 a month for the next 10 years to pay off my back taxes. They did absolutely nothing for me but give me a payment plan. I could?ve done that through th
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Alan Angeles for my tax situation, and I can't say enough good things about the experience. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond, demonstrating incredible patience and a genuine concern for my worries. They took the time to explain every detail, ensuring I fully understood each step, which significantly eased my stress. What truly stood out was their follow-through. Alan didn't just stop at the initial consultation ? they made sure my case was hand
If you got a tax problem and you need get it done fast . These are people you can trust .i was very pleased with my resolution. Victor and Sylvia. And Megan and Ryan all great representatives of this company. They made a great team . They saved me lot money ! . They stand up to the IRS. They know the tax code very well . I am very appreciative of them . So don't Be scared of IRS. Let them represent you. Sit back and relax .
I've been working with Christina for a while and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Very thorough, understanding and reassuring which I really appreciate. She answered any and all questions I had and made me feel good about choosing Tra. I was nervous at first but she put her own personal but still professional touch on things and kept me updated with any and all progress. I will definitely be recommending everyone I know who needs help with any debt.
My experience with this process was better than I anticipated. My point of contact was Khoa. He was very supportive and anticipated my needs based on his vast experience with clients and the program. I was coached with my indecisive responses to make informed decisions. His tenacity, patience, and professionalism made this experience less daunting.
I'm a bit skeptical of reading reviews posted on Company websites as it's well known people can always be paid for good reviews. Regardless, I spent days researching which Tax Relief company had good outcomes n didn't charge excessive fees for their services. I chose Tax Relief Advocates based on repeated A+ ratings by Better Business Bureau. I trust their Accreditation process n place since 1912. They must know what they r talking about before they hand out those annual awards. I was fortunate to get Nesto
I've been working with Tax Relief Advocates for about a year now. My case is still underway, so the 5-star rating is specifically for my Resolution Officer, Kyle Jones. From the first time he called me to discuss my circumstances and how TRA could possibly be of service, he has been warm, responsive, and reasurring. He's consistently a pleasure to interact with and I'm so grateful to have him as part of (the biggest part so far) my TRA team.
Megan Callon is an exceptionally warm and caring professional who has made the process thus far easy to understand and not seem as daunting. She also is very thorough and takes the time to explain and answer questions and is very prompt in returning calls. They need to give her a big raise and have her train future TRA employees in customer service so they also can treat clients like she does!!
My tax specialist is Ryan Ruiz and he has been fantastic. He took his time to make sure that I understood the process and he makes sure that he follows up with me. He is very knowledgeable and understanding of my tax issue and has gone above and beyond to make sure that it is getting resolved. I look forward to the final results.
I've seen that I'm not the only client having problems with you. It's a disgrace that you're a company that boasts of being number one in tax resolution when it's a complete lie. I paid you for a service and you did nothing. I've left like twenty-five calls and voicemails with different agents and none of them have solved anything for me. They told me that they've escalated my case and that they would call me back in twenty-four hours. And they never called me. I'm still waiting for that damn call and haven
The team is very helpful and answered all of my questions. They explained everything in a way that I can understand and we're very upfront about the information they provided. I appreciate the help that Joel provided my family, there is a sense of comfort in such a uncertain situation. Joel made us feel comfortable moving forward and he was able to help us understand the solution to our situation. I greatly appreciate the TRA team.
Nick Dorsey was amazing to work with! He handled my tax issues with professionalism, clarity, and care. He made a stressful situation so much easier and got me a great outcome. I'm incredibly grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone needing tax relief support.
These guys are absolutely wonderful! They take a very stressful part of being an adult (and making a few mistakes) and make it so simple and easy. It's like a weight off your shoulders knowing they are there to help you. Kyle Wilson was amazing and very responsive to me every step of the way, answering questions, giving me advice, and reassuring me along the way. 10/10 would recommend! I was hesitant but I wish I would have started my journey with them a long time ago! If you're on the fence just call them
I had the pleasure of working with Anna Gonzales at Tax Relief Advocates. I had paid 3/4 of the amount I needed to, inordinate for them start my case. An emergency came up, and I asked Anna if there was any way, that they could refund my money. I never had to ask a second time, within 24 hours she got my request, took it to her manager and got it approved! And she followed up with me to let me know!! Her customer service and the care and urgency she put into my request, was exceptional. I can not remem
Fabian was friendly and helpful! I appreciate his help?I am editing this review 2 months later. I would absolutely not recommend TRA. They took my $600 for Phase 1, only to be able to tell me that, yes, we will be able to proceed. After that, they quickly wanted the rest of the money. I told them I would need a bit to think about how I would like to make the payments. Fabian was annoyed at how hesitant I was every step of the way. I had never used a service like this before and wanted to make sure I was do
Emanuel has been helping me for the past few months and has been extremely kind and professional. He has made this process stress free and working quickly to help me resolve all of my issues. He provided a lot of information to me on our first call and has been available any time I have any questions. I am super pleased with TRA services and grateful to have Emanuel as my representative.
A job well done! Zach did more for me in just a few short weeks than anyone had done in almost two years. I appreciate him advocating for me and his kindness and compassion while doing so. I highly recommend him! Thank you, Zach.
I am having a very good experience with Julian Torres. He is very personable and helpful. At first I was skeptical of using a tax agency, but with his knowledge I felt at ease. I am looking forward to our continued working relationship to resolve my tax issues.
Shawn was truly the easiest person to work with. His expertise and calm demeanor made a stressful situation much more manageable, guiding me through every step with patience and clarity. I felt completely at ease knowing I was in capable hands. Highly recommend!
I highly recommend TRA to anyone in need of Tax services. My tax consultant is Steve Baker and what I appreciate more then his knowledge, is his compassion. He didn't treat me like any other client, he saw me as a human being who needed help. Love this guy!!!!
i tried calling agent to update information even emailed him. no response. i had left several voice mail since 2 different peoples names to leave message. one agent said she escalate to management. no responce in the last 5 days. called got a rep that was rude just to get customer service number. called on monday was told it would be escalted to mamagement as no agent was assigned my case. customer service states it takes 24/48 hours for responce. thats all i have gotten with this company empty promises. i
Hi Don, I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your support throughout this process. I truly appreciate the time you've taken to explain everything clearly, your patience in answering my questions, and the effort you've shown in helping me navigate this situation. It means a lot to see that you're genuinely trying to find the best possible outcome for me, and that you've taken the time to address my concerns thoughtfully. I know this kind of work isn't always easy, and I just want to sa
?????????? TRA has been exceptional ? delivering top-tier service, quality, and value. They've helped make a complex and emotionally taxing financial situation feel manageable, especially in the wake of the pandemic. For the first time in a long time, I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
After reading several reviews I was very skeptical at first when I first spoke to an agent over the phone. He said after I pay the $695.00 they will get my case started. He said that there is an offer and compromise that they could offer me. But what he forgot to mention that I would have to pay an extra $5,000 to get my case started. Also, told me to open up a spread sheet to do extra leg work my self. If I am going to pay that much like a retainer that is what a lawyer does not their client. I have seen r
They have done a great job. To be honest my taxes were a bit of a mess. I was already being targeted. They fixed all my tax returns and are helping me qualify for the hardship program. Dan and the team are always available when I need something and have been flexible as I've been dealing with a bit of hardship.
Have been putting this off and now is that time and IRS agrees. I reached out a couple weeks ago and Melissa Mayo listened about my situation and answered all my questions right there. As with everything over the phone she kept me at ease explaining the process and I did contract, everything not leaving my chair. Price seems reasonable and having them do the talking for me, well that's a huge plus. I tried and it was like file these by this date or we're doing, Oh No! Let them talk for you. I try, don't kno
I had an incredibly complicated situation and hired Tax Relief Advocates to help untangle it. Honestly, I had some ups and downs with them early on, but once Ally Gamiz got involved as my case manager everything started to move MUCH more quickly and smoothly! She did an incredible job handling everything for me, always advocating for me and making sure everything was on track. This was such a huge relief to know that she had my back and this was handled professionally and efficiently with empathy and compas
Nathan Coyne is hands down the best tax lawyer I've worked with. He's always timely, consistently answers my calls, and processes information with impressive efficiency. I never feel left in the dark?he keeps things clear, professional, and moving forward. It's a huge relief to have someone so reliable in your corner. Highly recommend!
I was so impressed with the support and assistance I received from Christie as she was very helpful and explained everything. She took the time and did not rush me off the phone. She was very knowledgeable and gave me more insight to know what the process is as I was feeling nervous and anxious, and she reassured me about what occurs. Thank you, Christie is, what I want to say she was the Best!
Highly recommend. This company got me and my wife out of $33k+ of debt with the IRS and we have been using them ever since for our personal and business taxes. Today I worked with Zohreh (Zoe) Hassani and they went above and beyond to provide phenomenal service. Thank you again!
After getting side-swiped by this huge payback notification, I was scared and sick. I had no idea what to do ... I still don't even remember how Lisette Ayala and I connected but from the start, her interest and professionalism calmed my anxiety and helped me evaluate the situation rationally. She's 'walked me' through forms and also guided my steps through documents and policies I would have been quite confused with otherwise. My case is yet in it's beginning stages but I am so glad to have one advocate
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional tax services provided by Brendan Morgan. Brendan's professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of tax matters have made a significant difference in my experience. His thorough approach to addressing all aspects of my tax needs, coupled with his clear communication, has exceeded my expectations. Brendan?s dedication to ensuring everything was handled efficiently and accurately provided me with peace of mind throug
Tamara Robinson has been amazing in helping us with our IRS tax account. She has gone above and beyond in helping us. She has such a amazing personality very easy to talk to. I would definitely refer her to anyone that has issues with their taxes. She makes me feel so comfortable whenever I talk to her on the phone. She is very professional in what she does. She takes her time with me to explain to me everything. SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON!!!!! I am so lucky to be able to work with her. Thank you for everyth
I was assisted by Anilla and she has been wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable. She made this very scary process as smooth and easy to understand as possible. She taken a big load off my shoulders.
Greg was really easy to work with. Very fast in calling me back and answering all my questions. So happy he's here to help with this stressful situation. Made my life so much easier then I could believe. When you here you owe money to the irs. It's so very stressful but working with Greg took all the stress out of it. Wish I could have found him sooner everyone need a Greg in there life. Thank you so much for everything Greg!!!??
I regret to say my experience with Tax Relief Advocates has been extremely disappointing and frustrating. I initially left a positive review based on early communication, but after a full year working with them, I feel misled and let down. The value I received in return for this investment is questionable at best. Communication has been inconsistent, deadlines have been missed, and I've received little to no guidance after the initial intake process. I'm now left feeling like I would have been better off
My contacts have been professional, empathetic, and knowledgeable. Zoe helped explain specific requirements and what documentation I needed to collect. She has been terrific at following up on my phone calls. I appreciate her attention to detail.
Everything has been smooth so far! The team is friendly, and they really work with you on the payments, which I appreciate. I've made two payments and have one left. Looking forward to seeing how they handle my case once it starts!
Sam Hong is a great TRA rep. He took time to actually get my case started and fitted to where it meets my financial needs. He was very understanding when it came to my financial situation. I would highly recommend him as a rep for TRA
This has been the most brutal thing I've signed up with, no communication I've had over 9 case advocates. The turn over is insane. I just had the worst case advocates assign to my case Tamara Robinson. She was extremely rude, not understanding or letting me ask questions or understand anything on my case. We're dealing with the IRS here and it is NOT EASY. She was absolutely awful and the worst one I've had. If you sign up with this company plan on it being 2-3 years until anything gets resolved.
I paid over $2000 dollars and they promised they would help me with my IRS situation but nothing came out good about working with this company. It takes them very long to do anything so long that you have to keep re submitting documents that I have already submitted pay stubs , statements , car loans etc. I did the process over 6x and yet they say it's part of the process and they are going to get me the help I need. All BS and just stalling for whatever reason. I ask for a manager and they never got me
I realize that dealing with past taxes can be a very "touchy" situation, but dealing with Janine Solis at Tax Relief Accountants has be easy and effortless. They reviewed my case and walked me through the steps, making the process painless. They always answer my questions in a timely manner and are very professional.
Oh my goodness I have to tell you this is the absolute most amazing tax place. I've ever worked with although it's taken five years. I had the most amazing guy in the beginning and we were ready for an offer and compromise. He ended up having to go on maternity leave and I ended up with stage four cancer. Well Bailey Markowitz picked this up where we all left off at this moment we are waiting for our taxes to be accepted along with our offer and compromise and this disaster will be over. I cannot thank you
Tax Relief Advocates provided exceptional service and truly relieved a huge burden. From the very beginning Kirk West was incredibly responsive and attentive, almost like having a personal concierge for my tax issues. He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly, making a complex situation easy to understand. Most importantly, they significantly lowered my tax debt, achieving a resolution I never thought possible. I highly recommend Kirk West and Tax Relief Advocates to anyone struggling wi
Steven Kim of Tax Relief Advocates was the first person I contacted with a huge Help sign. The IRS had charged me $10,000 for my 2022 taxes. He and his organization negotiated the price down considerable. Final payment: approx. $611. To be paid in monthly installments. I am so grateful! Thank you, again, Steve.
I've been speaking with Michael Saenz at Tax Relief Advocates about my tax issues, and I can't say enough about how helpful he's been! He's taken the time to really understand my situation and validate if I'm a good candidate for their services. Mike is a great guy?professional, patient, and easy to talk to. I haven't signed any documents yet, but so far, TRA has given me confidence that they can help resolve my tax problems. I'm looking forward to working with them and would definitely recommend reaching o
Michael Bunetta, Sr Settlement Officer at TRA helped me with my tax problem. The level of care and concern is far greater than I could have imagined when I first went online to complete the initial survey. He has been extremely understanding, clear and concise in explaining the process. My wife and I could not be more relieved knowing that we are in competent and capable hands! Thank you Mike and thank you TRA for your help in this difficult situation!!
Outstanding Company and Agent! When I called in, I wasn't sure what to expect. Usually you get a hype and a lot of double talk. Instead, my agent, Ancio Robinson, was outstanding. He explained everything to me without any double talk or jargon I didn't understand. In fact, he would often stop to ask if I had questions. I think he instinctively knew I was overwhelmed. But seriously, it was so much easier than I expected, and the hope of straightening things out was wonderful, taking an enormous weight
I just started the process with TRA. Art Mack has been great! He has been professional and amazingly helpful good at listening and being compassionate. Time will tell as to the deal they are able to work with the IRS. I had done this with Optima Tax Relief and they took my money with no help at all. I really hope my experience with TRA is not the same as Optima Tax Relief
Working with Tax Relief Advocates has been extremely helpful and a straightforward process. Nathan Coyne has been very helpful and explained every step of the process which has made me feel very confident and comfortable with the entire process. His excellent Customer Service skills has really made a stressful situation a lot easier to handle. He has provided support, clearly communicated and made me feel like he truly cares. I was really hesitant and nervous with the idea initially however, working with Na
Anthony Sosa has been very helpful & kind. Great people, services, and quality is excellent. I have a need to cancel the services requested because of an emergency health issue. The company has been helpful & prompt in my efforts to cancel.
I just received word that I qualified for a program for significant tax relief through TRA. My advisor was Audra and she couldn't have been more helpful throughout the process. From the original contact where she was complete with the details and explained everything very well, to the final result, she provided great guidance. I am satisfied with her level of knowledge and effort to get my tax debt relieved. Highly recommend her and TRA.
Eric was great he was there every step of the way he was very patient with me and answered any questions that are had. He did weekly checks to make sure that if I had any questions or concerns that they were met. AN cleared my debt was excused completely that was a wonderful experience I'm so happy that I do not owe the IRS 10 grand. Thanks TRA and thanks Rick you Are a god send :)
Have to say that Andrew with TRA has gotta be the best tax resolution officer I've ever dealt with. I would recommend them to any one else dealing with tax issues. Andrew Hall has been the biggest help to make sure that I understand as well as explaining the steps walking me through the process. I would have given them ten stars but five is all it would let me thank you Andrew and TRA for your help I really do appreciate it.
My journey to become whole with the IRS was a long one. Throughout this process the people I worked with were all helpful very responsive and caring. I had a team!!! From my initial contact Matthew Brown to my Tax Attorney Advocate, Silvia Rosas who has completed my file. She was there thru my tears, my frustrations and my sometimes denial.... and we did it. I couldn't be happier and more relieved. She negotiated an absolutely unbelievable settlement for me. If you need help, don't wait like I did.
I'd give a 10 to Emanuel Delgado if I can. People like me need customer service like him and Sarah Mohammed. Emanuel did an excellent job and provided me all the information I needed to know to get my IRS account ready to be resolved. The service is wonderful and I now feel confident that I can get my life back together. So last words to say is thank you Emmanuel for all your hard work.
Emanuel Delgado is my case manager who I think is doing a great job. He is very friendly, honest, caring, patient, responsible with a professional manner. He always provides me with the info and answers that I ask for. I am truly impressed with his performance. It's really my pleasure working with him. Thank you very much for your help, Emanuel!
Kyle Wilson was extremely helpful with all the tax questions I had. He was able to point me in a good direction for a tax issue I had. Kyle was always quick to respond and had excellent communication durning the whole process. I would recommend TRA to others.
TRA has been Wonderful to work with, they are knowledgeable, transparent, friendly & truly work hard for you. I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Coyne & would highly recommend him & TRA !! They are your tax resolve Superheroes!!!
Tax Relief Advocates did they best they could in the situation I put myself in. Couldn't get away with nothing due but they tried. They were able to get me a prepayment plan affordable. Working with Ally was a wonderful experience, she was very patient with me and my questions and concerns. Thank you Ally for everything you helped me with
My representative Michael has been absolutely wonderful?he was patient even when I've asked many questions , he's professional, and most importantly he's knowledgeable. I'm so grateful that they're working to get me the help I need. Thank you TRA and thank you Michael!
I never usually write reviews but my experience thus far with Dustin and the TRA team compelled me to share. My tax issue is a complicated and scary one. From the onset of this journey , Dustin explained how the process would work and was ALWAYS available to answer my questions. My concerns were handled with exceptional speed and professionalism. Dustin was not only incredibly knowledgeable and helpful but also went above and beyond to ensure my complete satisfaction. They truly understood my needs and prov
Fabian is the one helping with my tax relief issue and he has been nothing but helpful and wonderful. it is the time he took to explain and honestly get me started. I'm very impressed with his customer service which throws a bright light on this company overall.
My experience with Tax relief so far has been wonderful. In particular representative Mellissa has been a terrific, caring professional customer service rep. All in all they are doing a wonderful job in helping me with this my tax situation. Very honest, great communication and timely communications. All in all they are trustworthy company, that deserves my highest praise. God bless.
Nate A. assisted me. He was very thorough, helpful, clear and concise. He relieved a lot of my anxiety about my taxes. His customer service skills are a huge asset to this company. Thank you Nate A. Melanie Wolfe
I've called EVERY tax resolution company & this was the first company that I actually felt could and would help us. Ryan G. has been phenomenal in guiding me through getting started, his patience and kindness are incredible. I'm actually looking forward to working with Ryan to completion on this process. I'm thrilled he doesn't just disappear like a typical "salesperson". Ryan is NOT a salesperson, he cares and does what the client needs to help get to the finish line. Thank you Ryan & TRA!
TRA has been the rescue I was needing. Not too many weeks ago I received mail from the IRS telling me I owed over $5000.00 in unreported Income. This was over the 2022 Tax Year. I about fell over. I searched the information the IRS had sent me and did find that I had missed filling a 1099-R from the return of a vehicle at the beginning of that tax year. When I filled my Taxes for that year I thought I had everything I needed. Turns out that while I was moving into a new location, with my US Mail forwarding,
I went with this company because of the Fantastic Customer Service I received from Benjamin Herren. He was Very knowledgeable & helpful with question and had get respect for the company he works for, that says a lot to me. His customer service in making me feel Comfortable and at Easy was Amazing to say the least. He had ALOT of patients with me that day as I was doing projects as we were talking. I was impressed. He is a great asset to your company. Thank you very much Mr. Herren for your patient with me.
Tamara Robinson is Fabulous. She displays confidence and kindness when speaking to me about my case. She makes an already nervous situation seem logical and calm. I cannot stress enough the importance of having someone like her working with such a firm. Thank you for helping me!!
I can't thank this Tax Relief company enough for the incredible service they provided! Paulina Sanchez & Tiana Durette helped reduce my tax debt by over 99.5%, which honestly felt like a miracle. From start to finish, they were in constant contact with me always keeping me updated on the status of my case, clearly explaining the next steps, and letting me know exactly what documents were needed and what had already been submitted to the IRS. Everyone I spoke with was polite, kind, and extremely helpful. Th
Listen i cannot believe that i was able to start the process with Peyton Burtt to resolve my tax debt with the IRS and i couldn't ask for a more professional and straight forward person. Peyton not only help me set this process up but educated me thoroughly to understand very convoluted concept that is leading to issues around me filing tax every year. Peyton is truly a rear cacophony who came into my life to help me get back to good standing with filing my tax's return. All of my questions were answered a
EDIT AFTER OWNERS RESPONSE: I paid your company in august 2024, it's been 9 months since we started the program, and haven't been even past the first step which is "amending the taxes". The whole process is suppose to take 6-9 months, we are not past the first step yet. I've been in contact with at least 5 different people who say "I'm on it, I'll expedite it" and again, from the looks of it, your company sent me the amendment wrong, because they stapled them incorrectly, and made me sign the incorrect retu
I just signed up with Brennan. Informative and helpful right from the start. Even though I just started the process, he made me feel like I was already part of the team and that they genuinely care. Great first impression!
Hello there friends! My name is Brad Powell. I recently joined the Tax Relief Advocates family and got partnered up with a gentleman named Cooper Jervis. He has been nothing short of great. He introduced me to the program, explained it in detail, walked me threw the sigh ups and has been there for me anytime I have questions or concerns. He put me at ease, making comfortable and reassuring me that I made the right choice and choose the correct organization to help me solve my tax problems and put my mind a
Hello I just spoke with Matthew Gomez of Tax Relief Advocates, who explained everything about the Fresh start programs. Advised what I would qualify for then explained each phase of the programs step by step. This is a terrible predicament to be in and very scary especially when you have like I have tried several other avenues to get this done....with no resolutions just thousands of dollars spent for nothing. Matthew Gomez was 100% transparent. He did not hesitate to anwser and explain everything that I
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A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.