{"id":772,"date":"2018-10-19T15:18:41","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T15:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxreliefprofessional.com\/?p=772"},"modified":"2023-09-26T22:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T22:46:13","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-tax-relief-companies-and-avoid-the-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxreliefprofessional.com\/tax-debt-relief\/how-to-choose-the-right-tax-relief-companies-and-avoid-the-scams","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Tax Relief Companies and Avoid the Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The majority of Americans<\/a> are in debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most people are in personal debt, such as medical or student loans, some are also in debt from back taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back taxes occur when you cannot pay your full tax bill. This may be as a result of improper budgeting, not understanding how taxes work or from unavoidable financial issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re likely aware that there are a number of tax relief companies that advertise their ability to pull you out of debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While reputable companies exist, scams abound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for information about how to spot a phoney tax relief company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Make Promises That Sound Too Good to Be True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember that old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It applies to tax debt relief companies<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of them will offer to settle your debt for “pennies on the dollar,” which is a total misrepresentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IRS will accept tax relief offers, sometimes for pennies on the dollar. However, they turn down most of these offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax relief fraudster tells you that they can settle your tax debt, often with a big down payment to them that can’t be refunded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the IRS will turn down their offer. This means you’ll be left with tax debt and out of pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax Relief Companies That Make Outlandish Claims Are Likely Fraudulent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever been watching television or leafing through a magazine and seen a tax relief company state that they’ve never had an offer turned down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have, run the other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That claim categorically is untrue. Every legitimate tax relief company will have the IRS turn down their offers on occasion. So, anyone who says otherwise is being patently dishonest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any legitimate tax relief company will let you know that some of their offers are turned down. However, they will work with you to make it less likely.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Evaluate your tax situation\n <\/h2>\n

\n By evaluating your tax situation, you can identify areas where you may be able to reduce your tax burden and make informed decisions about your financial future.\n <\/p>\n \n \n\n\n

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