I actually enjoy filling out the paper forms call me old school. It feels more tangible and i like keeping a physical copy for my records. Online is convenient but i just don’t trust technology with something this important.

If your taxes are straightforward i would say don’t waste money on a preparer. Online filing is cheaper faster and simple enough to follow. Once you try it a couple times it becomes second nature. I only see a CPA as necessary for more complex cases.

I always tell people to watch out for guarantees. No company can promise to cut your tax debt in half or completely erase it. If Tax Relief Helpers avoids making those kinds of claims that’s a good sign they’re more realistic.

The companies that push fear the hardest are usually the ones i would avoid. If their pitch is full of the IRS is coming to seize everything tomorrow unless you sign now it’s probably just scare tactics. A good company won’t need to pressure you like that.

My brother used a company and while it did take months they managed to get his debt reduced through an Offer in Compromise. So yes some do deliver but it depends heavily on your financial situation and if you even qualify for that program.

They were polite and professional on the phone. I just didn’t feel comfortable paying thousands without a guarantee so I passed.

I had consultations with both local and national companies. The local one felt friendlier but the national one had a clear step by step system. It depends on your comfort level.

I will say they were nice to talk to and explained things clearly. They didn’t magically erase my debt, but they did handle the paperwork that i didn’t want to mess with.

They were able to get my tax lien released which was a huge relief. It did take months and a lot of paperwork but the outcome was positive. I’d say it depends on how much patience you have to do it yourself.

I almost signed up with them but decided not to after doing some more research. They came across as professional in the consultation but the cost seemed really high. I ended up working directly with the IRS and it was tough but manageable.