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This can be a dirty and cut throat industry. Be on the lookout, and avoid the "Tax Resolution Scam". You need to be very careful with whom you select to represent you. There are many tax resolution companies out there that are nothing short of complete scams. This is especially true, for some of the larger firms you see with mass media advertising. Many of these firms will take your money and never lift a finger when it comes to actually working your case. Fall prey to this scam and you will end up paying a lot of money to a company, who does nothing for you, and actually leaves you worse off than you were when you came to them.

It is an unfortunate fact in this industry, that there are too many companies out there taking advantage of taxpayers in desperate situations.  I can't begin to tell you how many phone calls I have received from individuals who have been completely taken by some of these firms with less than ethical practices. These poor people have paid large amounts of money, only to left with a much larger problem and often times tax bill then before. Furthermore, reputable firms, end up losing vast amounts of business to these scam companies and the image of the industry at large suffers. 

We at eTaxRelief keep our ears open and tabs on those who choose to engage in unsound practices.  Below is a collection of news articles referring to cases that have been brought against some of the more unscrupulous tax relief firms out there. 

We appreciate your feedback and contributions.  If you have fallen prey to one of these scams, we want to here about it.  You can use our contact us form to submit your story, or email us.

 

 

Tax Relief Firms In The News:

 

 

JK Harris and Company, L.L.C of Charleston, South Carolina

 

JK Harris Settles Deceptive Ad Charges

June 16, 2008

ConsumerAffairs.com

JK Harris airs a national TV ad campaign promising consumers it can settle consumers' debt with the IRS for "pennies on the dollar." Eighteen states sued, claiming the ads are deceptive. In a settlement J.K. Harris has agreed to stop misleading consumers about its services and to pay $1.5 million in restitution...

Read The Full Article on JK Harris & Company at ConsumerAffairs.com

 

Missouri Attorney General Files Suit Against JK Harris

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The attorney general of Missouri has filed a lawsuit against a North Charleston company that offers help to taxpayers who owe money to the Internal Revenue Service, alleging that it failed to provide the services it promised and didn't provide refunds to customers who complained.

Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon filed the lawsuit against JK Harris & Co. in Jefferson County, Mo., on Tuesday.

Read The Full Article on JK Harris & Company at The Post & Courier, Charleston.net

 

 

American Tax Relief

 

NYC Lawsuits Hit American Tax Relief

June 8, 2006  

American Tax Relief claims it can help tax delinquents settle with the Internal Revenue Service for "pennies on the dollar" but two New York City lawsuits say it's just not so.

New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit accusing the company, American Tax Relief, of sending junk mail with exaggerated promises -- and then collecting large fees but not clearing its clients' tax debts.

Read The Full Article on American Tax Relief at ConsumerAffairs.com