A Colorado Man Is Suing Better Tax Relief. Here’s What the Complaint Says
A Colorado man sued Better Tax Relief LLC under the TCPA over alleged unwanted calls and voicemails. Allegations only, no finding. What to do about them.
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A Pennsylvania Woman Is Suing Tax Network USA. Here’s What the Complaint Says
Tax Network USA lawsuit: what the complaint alleges (allegations only, no finding) and what to check before you pay any tax relief company.
The IRS Filed a Tax Lien Against Me. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
The IRS filed a lien against you, not a levy. Learn the 30-day appeal deadline, how to get it released or withdrawn, and whether bankruptcy helps.
The IRS Is Taking Money From My Paycheck. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
The IRS levied your wages, and unlike most garnishments it’s continuous. Learn the exempt amount, your 30-day appeal deadline, and how bankruptcy can stop it today.
Offer in Compromise: The Real IRS Acceptance Rate (Not Pennies on the Dollar)
The IRS accepts only about 1 in 5 Offers in Compromise. Here’s how the offer amount is really calculated, what it costs to apply yourself, and how to spot the ‘pennies on the dollar’ tax-relief scam.
Can Bankruptcy Erase Tax Debt? Yes — Here’s Exactly When It Can
Can bankruptcy erase IRS tax debt? Yes — older income taxes can be discharged if they pass three timing rules. Here’s exactly how it works, from someone who’s helped thousands.
The IRS Says I Owe Back Taxes. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
Got an IRS notice for back taxes? Here’s exactly what to do right now — your deadlines, payment plan options, and the bankruptcy rule most sites won’t tell you about.
Minnesota AG Orders Wall & Associates to Pay $4M+ for Tax Debt Scam
Quick Answer: A Minnesota court ordered tax debt settlement company Wall & Associates to pay over $4 million after finding they defrauded consumers with false promises of settling IRS debt for pennies on the dollar. Most clients paid more in fees than they saved on their taxes.Here is another case study in why I keep …
Former IRS Agent Tells Tax Debt Relief Services May be Dangerous to Consumers
Quick Answer: Former IRS agent Jim Buttonow warns that tax debt relief services pose significant consumer risks due to deceptive practices and upfront fee structures. Buttonow recommends applying Telemarketing Sales Rule advanced-fee limitations to tax debt companies because they charge fees before consumers discover misrepresentations or poor service quality.photo © 2007 paul stumpr | more …
Tax Debt Relief Industry: Is the TSR Loophole Legit?
Quick Answer: Tax debt relief companies are attempting to exploit a loophole by arguing tax debt is “secured” debt, which would exempt them from new FTC regulations. The FTC has clarified that tax relief services are covered under the rules and shut down American Tax Relief for deceptive practices.In response to the Federal Trade Commission …
