Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2014 -- The IRS wants what it's owed – and they are experienced, well versed and clever in what they are doing. However, business owners and individuals can be clever too. If caught on a tax debt that is way beyond his capability, a person can hire a tax debt specialist to assist him in finding out a way out of the tax hole. A person may feel lost and uncertain of what will be the next step if he deals with IRS debt alone.

This calls the assistance of a tax debt relief company but with so many advertisements for tax relief services over the air, it's difficult to know what parts the legitimate companies from the scams. Every so often, the problem is that the company and the employees are newbies in the industry and can't actually deliver the service. To avoid being taken in by scammers, or being left with an even larger debt by an inexperienced company, use the criteria below to evaluate tax debt relief services.

Features and Services

A good indicator of a legitimate tax debt relief company is how long it has been in the industry – this attests that they’ve served a lot of clients and dealt with various tax problems. Check to see if the company has a physical office. The absence of “About Us” page or a physical address may be an indication that the company is temporary or new, or perhaps independent contractors will handle the case.

It has been a standard or protocol that tax relief companies offer a free consultation to identify the services that their client is in need of and give them a price quote though a refund policy is rare. A good company will offer refunds for things like dissatisfaction or unused services. On top of it, they will also offer to help with your unfiled tax returns or even file for you.

Discuss the Options Available

The IRS offers some alternatives for taxpayers to pay their debt and offers a few plans to help relieve the debt in special cases. The best companies know and can carry out all types of tax negotiations with the IRS, whether it’s the complex Offer in Compromise option where an individual is relieved of the portion of his debt that he is not capable of paying or a payment arrangement in monthly installments.

Help & Support

The best tax debt relief services offer numerous ways to contact them and have receptive and polite customer service agents. Seek for companies with active social media accounts and blogs that are updated regularly. These are both signs of active, legitimate companies, as well as helpful ways for the companies to spread information.
As a taxpayer, an individual can apply for any of the programs offered by the IRS on his own and represent himself. Completing the paperwork and understanding the tax code can be time-consuming and stressful, however, so look for the reliable tax relief service to help manage or relieve tax debt concerns.

About 911 Tax Relief
911 Tax Relief was officially founded in 2010, their professional staff members have been in the tax industry for many years. As a tax debt relief provider, they have successfully helped their clients gain the tax debt relief they needed. Their team is comprised of skilled tax professionals, licensed agents and in-house staff members. Together they unite to mediate and resolve the most common or complicated tax issues today. Every department works efficiently to give the highest level of care to their clients.