I actually prefer going with a national tax service chain. It might not be the cheapest but i like that they’re available everywhere and have some accountability. If something goes wrong at least they have a reputation to protect.

One thing i would check is whether they have licensed tax attorneys or enrolled agents on staff. Some relief companies just outsource the real work. If Tax Relief Helpers actually has qualified professionals working your case that’s worth something.

I would recommend testing them during the consultation. Ask a lot of detailed questions about your specific tax situation and see how they respond. If they give vague answers or keep dodging the question, that’s usually a sign they’re more interested in selling than actually helping.

In my opinion the best thing you can do is research their accreditations. Are they BBB accredited? Do they have licensed CPAs or tax attorneys on staff? That tells you a lot more than just reading their ad claims about best tax relief service.

I had a positive experience. The staff walked me through each step and they were patient with my questions. Definitely expensive though.

One thing I noticed is that local firms sometimes outsource things anyway. So even if you think you’re working local they might have national level processes behind the scenes.

I didn’t hire them personally but a friend of mine did. She said they kept her informed and actually reduced what she owed a little. Not life changing but better than nothing.

My experience was decent overall. They communicated clearly and kept me updated. The fees stung a bit but i probably wouldn’t have been able to negotiate as confidently on my own.

My experience was fine but not amazing. They reduced some of my penalties and arranged a plan but i still owed most of the balance. I did appreciate not having to deal with the IRS myself though. If your debt is small it might be better to do it on your own.