Beware the Tax Relief Scam!
It's all too easy, and I see it happen far too frequently... 
The IRS has targeted you with a mind-boggling tax bill.
IRS officers are making intimidating phone calls. They're coming to your house and embarrassing you in front of your family. They may even be garnishing your wages or keeping you from getting credit for a mortgage or a car loan.
You start to feel like you're going crazy…
You're having trouble sleeping. You can't eat and you're losing weight -- or you're eating too much and your clothes won’t fit anymore.
Your marriage is crumbling because you're so grumpy all the time. Things aren't much better at work and you're in danger of getting fired.
The IRS officers don't give up -- they keep coming after you and demanding you pay this ridiculous bill. You know you could never pay that much -- but the officers won't listen.
Your life has become an absolute nightmare -- and no matter how hard you try, you can't wake up.
In desperation, you go online and search for some sort of solution, or you hear a TV ad, or maybe get a flier in the mail...
all with promises to make your problems go away for a low fee.
In a rush, you call the number, and within 20 minutes you've given someone your credit card number.
You get off the phone and breathe a sigh of relief.
Until you find out…
This was a tax relief scam.
Hi, I'm William McConnaughy, CPA.
With 28 years in the tax business, I've heard or seen just about every kind of tax relief scam -- heartrending cases of even our most vulnerable citizens: the elderly, single parents, the infirm, and others -- all being ripped off by swindlers.
So, I have put up this website to educate consumers about the very real crimes being perpetrated against innocent victims.
Hundreds of thousands of people have lost millions of dollars to fly-by-night companies that prey on folks with tax relief complaints.
These criminals set up websites that look real -- but in fact, there are no CPAs, enrolled agents, or attorneys behind these websites -- just a few con artists bilking Americans out of their hard-earned money.
Let me ask you something:
Would you go under the knife without asking about your surgeon's credentials?
Most of us wouldn't dream of it.
And we should be just as careful when we hand over our money to a company claiming to specialize in tax relief services.
Here are 15 questions to ask before you hand over any money…
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What's the name of the person who will be representing you? As part of the process, whoever represents you signs your Power of Attorney. This is a big deal because once they have Power of Attorney, they are able to legally act on your behalf. You don't want to grant this to someone you know nothing about.
Fraudulent tax relief companies won’t have real people on the payroll, so ask for a name. And then ask...
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What are this person's qualifications? Are they licensed? Do they have a degree? Do they keep current with the latest best practices in the field?
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How long has this person been doing this work? The longer, the better -- you don’t want to be their first case.
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What style does this person use when representing clients? Are they just a paper pusher, or will they fight heart and soul for you?
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Does the company have proof of operating ethically? Are they members of the Better Business Bureau or other professional organizations that commit to ethical business practices?
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Do they offer a flexible payment plan? Scammers will insist you pay most or all of the fee upfront - whereas a reputable company will allow you to make payments as the work is done.
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Do they make big promises before knowing anything about the specifics? Any tax relief professional worth their salt will verify your situation with the IRS before telling you definitively that they can reduce your tax bill.
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Do they claim they can help anyone, no matter what? A real tax relief company would never state they "take all cases." Some cases just can't be won.
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What’s the company's track record? Do they have credible testimonials on their website? Do they list their success stories and how many cases they've won?
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Do they have an address of record – an officially declared location for their office? Fraudulent companies will often just use a P.O. Box or a mail center.
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How long has the company been in business? Obviously, you want them to be more than a few weeks old.
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What's their refund policy? If they can't help you, do they give all your money back? Most reputable tax relief professionals have a full-money-back guarantee.
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Do they have Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance? This professional liability insurance is not cheap, so fly-by-night companies will most likely opt out.
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Are there any complaints filed against this company that have not been appropriately responded to?
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Does the company talk about their "affiliates" or "associates"? If so, they might be a lead generation company -- which means they farm out your work to the highest bidder, who may or may not be qualified or ethical.
I've been working hard for 28 years as a tax professional, and I'm incensed that these criminals are preying on individuals who are already worn down by the IRS.
It's just not right!
That's why I'm offering a free, confidential consultation to anyone who thinks they might have been scammed or have a tax relief complaint.
I can be reached toll-free at (888) 225-1272.
Or email me at w.mcconnaughy@att.net.
Don't leave your money to chance.
Contact me today -- and show the hustlers you're too smart to fall for their tax relief scams.
William McConnaughy, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Tax Help Pro
Master Science, Taxation
Former IRS Revenue Agent
www.TaxHelp.Pro
