FAQs

The purpose of the consultation is to identify the cause of your tax problem and discuss the options to reach a solution with the IRS.

1. We will ask about your current situation and what the IRS is doing to collect from you.
2. We will gather information from you that will help us determine what caused your tax problem and what your options are to resolve the situation.
3. We will explain your options.
4. If your situation is something you can resolve yourself, we will explain what you need to do.
5. If your situation requires professional assistance, we will explain what you can expect if you hire us and provide you with a quote for our services.

You will speak with a licensed tax professional, not a salesperson.

No. Having copies of any notices you have received from the IRS can be helpful but is not required.

No, the consultation is free.

It varies, but generally, you should plan on having about 15 minutes available.

No, and there is no obligation. After the consultation, the Tax Consultant will e-mail you the information discussed and all of the information you will need to get started. You can review it on your own time and make your decision.

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No. The initial consultation and review of your case are always free.

Our fees are based on the amount and scope of services required to resolve your specific tax problem. We will disclose the services and corresponding fees as part of the consultation and we do not charge for Compliance Checks or Account Investigations. The total cost for the services quoted is final, so you know the overall cost before you make a decision.

I don’t have a lot of money. How do you make your services affordable?

We understand that most people experiencing IRS issues are already under financial duress, so we tailor payment plans that consider those matters. We never require full payment in advance.
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With over 30 years in the tax business, we have learned the importance of maintaining the highest level of client service and results. For people facing an IRS tax issue, that means setting appropriate expectations, meeting those expectations, and maintaining regular and timely communication. Your case will be assigned to a Case Team that will be with you from start to finish and will be your go-to point of contact.

We do what we say – this is the best way we know to build and maintain trust with our clients.

Are the members of your executive management team licensed tax professionals?

Yes. Tamar Johnson, CPA, owns Total Tax, Inc. She only employs licensed CPAs, Enrolled Agents (EAs), Tax Attorney’s as Case Managers and Tax Accountants.

Yes, all cases are assigned to a Case Manager. We only employ CPAs, Enrolled Agents (EAs) and Tax Attorney’s to manage your case.

Tax Relief Companies come in all sizes and each will tell you why they are positioned to provide the best service.
The largest firms will point out their resources and brand recognition while avoiding the negatives associated with the high fees required to support their overhead and the potential for poor customer service related to the sheer volume of clients they must service.

The smallest will point to personal service and lower costs, but may not have the expertise on staff to provide the full scope of services required to resolve your tax problem. Some are generalized law or tax firms that do not maintain a staff that specializes in Tax Relief.

Our approach at Total Tax, Inc is finding that middle ground. We have staff specializing in Tax Relief, others in Tax Accounting, and additionally others who focus is on services such as bookkeeping and payroll. This allows us to cover the scope necessary to resolve the most complex tax problems. Yet we are still small enough to maintain a personal and responsive approach to client service.

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Privacy

Is the call confidential?

Do you ask for my Social Security Number or credit card info in the consultation?

Guarantee

Do you guarantee results?