About UsOur Tax Professionals
Tax resolution isn’t something any CPA or attorney can do — it takes specific knowledge and experience to represent someone against the IRS.
That’s why all of our tax professionals have earned the Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) certification, which is awarded by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers to those who have proven their ability to resolve a variety of tax issues, or have equivalent skills and education.
The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers is a nonprofit organization that specializes in training Enrolled Agents, Certified Public Accountants and attorneys in tax relief matters. It provides technical training and boot camps that prepare tax professionals to represent clients with a range of tax problems.
Our Requirements
The Certified Tax Resolution Specialist designation is awarded to individuals who have met the following educational, experience, and examination requirements prescribed by ASTPS.
01Character
All partners must demonstrate moral and ethical principles in all areas of life, including the workplace.
02Credentials
All partners must be a tax attorney, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA).
03Education
All partners must have completed at least 16 hours of continuing education in IRS representation in the past two years.
04Experience
All partners must have at least one year of experience in handling tax resolution cases. Partial years or part-time experience can be accumulated to full time equivalent. Tax preparation experience does not count towards the experience needed.
05Tax Resolution Case Actions
Within the experience requirement there is a case work component. Within the last 24 months, you must have conducted a minimum of ten of the following actions while handling client tax resolution cases.
Finding the right tax professional begins with asking the right questions.
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TaxQuotes is a specialized team of tax professionals committed to resolving IRS and state tax issues. As innovators in the tax industry with over 50 years of combined experience, we are experts at resolving a wide range of tax problems, including:
- Unpaid tax balances
- Unfiled tax returns
- Penalties and penalty relief issues
- Underreporter notices
- Business and payroll tax issues
- IRS and state tax issues
Our service costs vary based on the complexity of your situation. The first step is to get your IRS records, evaluate your situation, and provide a customized resolution plan according to your specific situation. The cost for this service varies but it’s an important first step in thoroughly understanding your unique situation and what options are available to you.
Once we have discussed your situation with you, we will propose one fee to resolve your entire situation. You have no obligation to purchase unless you accept our plan, and you can pay your fees over the time it takes us to complete your case. Your tax consultant can estimate how long your case will take and the fee structure for our services.
Resolution time for tax issues varies based on the complexity of the case. Straightforward matters take a few weeks, while intricate issues may take a year or more. To streamline the process, our team will file a power-of-attorney authorization with the IRS, allowing us to work directly on your behalf.
When you owe back taxes, the IRS offers several options other than full payment. These include payment plans, extensions to pay, and hardship programs, such as not-collectible status and a tax settlement option called an Offer in Compromise. We will evaluate each option with you and get you the best option based on your circumstances.
Absolutely. Our tax resolution experts review your notice, assess your situation and work with you on a plan to resolve your situation. Once you engage us for services, we get right to work with you and the IRS. Our tax resolution specialists stick with you from beginning to end.
Each person’s circumstances are different. Our goal is to get you the best outcome available based on your circumstances. If you owe back taxes, we will review your unique situation for any potential relief.
