TaxSlayer worked great for me last year especially with multiple 1099s. It didn’t overwhelm me with too many questions just what was necessary. I’d call it one of the best for freelancers.

The only thing i miss about paper is being able to flip through everything easily. Online sometimes it’s harder to see the full picture of your return. But the pros still outweigh that small con.

I used to pay someone every year out of habit. Then i realized my situation wasn’t complicated at all so i gave online filing a try. It was quick easy and saved me a good amount of money. Have not looked back since.

The main thing i would ask them is how long the process usually takes. Some companies drag cases out for months while charging ongoing fees. If Tax Relief Helpers has a reputation for getting things done faster that would be a plus.

It’s a good idea to ask who exactly will be assigned to your case. Will it be a tax attorney, an enrolled agent or just a sales rep? The answer to that question tells you a lot about whether they are equipped to actually negotiate with the IRS.

I did a lot of research before picking one and the best advice I read was avoid companies that cold call you. If they got your info from public IRS records and are calling you nonstop that’s not a good sign.

My experience was okay. They reduced some of my penalties but i still owe the IRS. It just feels like i paid a lot for partial relief.

A family friend recommended a local tax attorney and he was excellent. He even helped with state tax issues that a national company might not have focused on as much.

My dad worked with them and said they were very persistent with the IRS. He ended up with a settlement that cut his debt in half. So it seems results vary depending on the case.

I did a consultation with them but decided against hiring. The rep was pushing too hard and it didn’t sit well with me. I called the IRS and they were surprisingly helpful in setting up my plan.