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May 20th, 2011 |

Author: Gavin

Enrolled Agent Course Makes Superior Choice Over Tax Resolution Scams

As the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its enforcement efforts, taxpayers are confronted with a rising number of unethical tax resolution scams. These organizations make unreasonable claims to people who owe back taxes. Mounting IRS problems demand that taxpayers seek relief by using only professionals possessing the enrolled agent designation.

In fact, enrolled agents have a duty to help the public recognize and report tax resolution scams. Enrolled agents complete ethics CPE annually and therefore know that avoiding payment of tax liability is not a legitimate practice. In addition, members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents follow a strict code of ethical conduct.

One way for consumers to guard against unethical tax resolution firms is to become wary of statements about a high number of successes in eliminating tax debt. Qualification for a settlement with the IRS requires a detailed review of each individual situation. Honest assessments by enrolled agents are more valuable than undeliverable promises.

Tax resolution companies that guarantee results without examining someone’s particular case are usually scams. At the very least, they are unprofessional. The work of an enrolled agent in tax resolution involves analyzing the circumstances and educating clients about realistic options.

An Offer-in-Compromise tax settlement is rare. Only scam operations promise a high number of approvals. Consumers should inquire about the percentage of accepted Offers-in-Compromise for a specific tax resolution firm. The success rate of a reputable enrolled agent is normally quite high because of only filing those with a realistic expectation of success.

Enrolled agents are the only professionals that obtain certification from the IRS to represent people in tax negotiations. Attorneys and CPAs are authorized to represent taxpayers, but answer to different authorities for their professional designations. The IRS approves the enrolled agent examination. Only enrolled agents limit their practices to tax matters.

Completion of an enrolled agent course provides all the training for addressing every type of tax issue. An enrolled agent representing someone with tax trouble will obtain power of attorney on the correct form that is submitted to the IRS. This causes the IRS to deal with the enrolled agent on behalf of the taxpayer. An enrolled agent handles all future communication with the IRS and provides each taxpayer with updates on the process.

Tax resolution scams fail to contact the IRS and don’t correspond with the taxpayers. This only causes more problems with back taxes. Reputable enrolled agents are the only professionals that taxpayers can truly trust for protection from the IRS.

IRS Circular 230 Disclosure

Pursuant to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we inform you that, to the extent any advice relating to a Federal tax issue is contained in this communication, including in any attachments, it was not written or intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (a) avoiding any tax related penalties that may be imposed on you or any other person under the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) promoting, marketing or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed in this communication.

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