Top Tax Defenders has a goal to resolve your tax issues as quickly as they possibly can. Their staff has experience working on the frontline of the IRS.
The Good
- Mission
- Free consultation
- American Bar Association
- Educational resources
Mission
Top Tax Defenders has set out on a mission to protect the rights of taxpayers, as they understand full well the IRS is operated like “one giant bureaucratic machine.” They know the ins and outs of the business and know how to get through the red tape set in place by the Internal Revenue Service. This can potentially provide a little more leverage when negotiating cases on client’s behalf before the IRS. The company aims to strictly handle tax resolution and will work for nothing less than what is deserved.
Free Consultation
Free consultations are offered where a tax professional will address any taxpayer concerns and go over qualification. After which, legal documents are drawn up and sent to the addressee in order to read and understand the contract fully. Once the documents are signed and returned, TTD will perform a financial evaluation to determine the amount which can be afforded to pay the IRS monthly.
American Bar Association
TTD has done well in providing client care. In addition, they are members of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) giving clients the sense they are practicing ethically and with integrity.
Educational Resources
This company aims to please and get taxpayers out of the financial hole they’ve wound up in. Resources and educational materials can be found on the company website, including FAQ’s, downloadable legal documents, active articles via their blog and social media outlets, along with several informative downloadable guides including:
- Keep the IRS from Taking Your Paycheck: Guide to Wage Garnishment and How to Stop it
- Don’t Panic: Your Complete Guide to Understanding IRS Audit Letters
- Help! I Got a Letter From the IRS
- Get the Credit You Deserve: The Complete Guide to ITS Tax Credits
- The Ultimate List of Tax Deductions
- A Comprehensive Guide to the IRS Collection Process
- A Complete Guide to the IRS Audit Process
- The Top Tax Defenders Case Study
Typically tax relief companies don’t offer such valuable information; however, this company certainly goes above and beyond when attempting to educate the public on all things tax related, proving they have a desire to get clients out of debt and keep them out of debt and safe from the IRS.
The Bad
- Payment
- Lack of accreditations
Payment
Like many companies who will cease working on cases until payment is received, Top Tax Defenders is no different. If clients are unable to make the obligatory and prearranged payments, their team of professionals will cease working on the case until payments are received. Although they understand people go through hardship, they put the payment plans in place in accordance with a budget allowing clients to make payments on time. While this isn’t necessary an issue posing as a con, we simply feel it’s important to be fully ready to tackle all aspects of tax resolution by any company hired, and being compliant with terms and conditions set forth.
Lack of Accreditations
We would also like to see the company hold more professional memberships such as those with the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
The Bottom Line
Top Tax Defenders offers variety of services which could meet your unique set of tax relief needs. They offer a broad spectrum of relief services at fair industry pricing. As with any company, we advise to log all calls and copy all documentation to protect yourself and to ensure they hold up to their end of the deal. We appreciate their offering of educational resources and tools, which are free to the general public. Overall, we recommend taking advantage of their free consultation to determine if they are able to resolve your IRS tax issue. We also suggested comparing their services to our top recommended companies as well.
Pricing
Undisclosed.
Services
Top Tax Defenders offers the following services:
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Settle Back Taxes
- Stop Wage Garnishments
- Remove Tax Liens
- Asset Seizure
- Remove Tax Levy
- Audit Representation
- IRS Revenue Officer Help
- Offer in Compromise
- Setup Payment Plan
- Tax Preparation
- Customized Tax Planning
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Payroll Taxes
- State Sales Tax Issues
Minimum Debt
TTD required the industry standard of $10,000 in tax debt in order to retain their tax relief services. If taxpayers owe less, they claim to make exceptions and will adjust their fees accordingly so affordable representation can be extended to everyone.
About
Top Tax Defenders is a tax resolution firm that specializes in IRS tax problems. Its mission is to protect the rights of its clients and to work hard to exceed clients’ expectations. TTD also offers IRS insider knowledge to know what the IRS will accept or reject, as many of TTD’s employees have worked for the IRS as tax examiners and counsels.
States Available
Top Tax Defenders’ services are available in all 50 states.
Contact Info
Phone: 866-866-1555
Website: toptaxdefenders.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Address:
7324 Southwest Freeway, Suite 870
Houston, TX 77074
Business Hours:
9am to 5pm with after hours numbers given to clients
Time In Business
They have been in business since 2009.
CPA on Staff
Yes
Tax Attorney on Staff
Yes
Professional Associations
The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) and The American Bar Association (ABA).
Enrolled Agent on Staff
No
Free Consultation
Yes, they offer a free, helpful consultation to help you understand your best tax options.
Refund Policy
Unknown
Up-Front Fees
None
Additional Notes:
We were informed that Top Tax Defenders created a tax resolution coalition to separate them from other firms that do not include legal services. The reason for this is because Top Tax Defenders wants their clients to know that they are a tax law firm, not just an accounting firm.
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User Score01 people found this review helpful!This company is smoke and mirrors. They will take your money knowing good and well you won’t qualify for an offer in compromise. You will never speak to anyone with a license in anything. All those good reviews on google are PHONY (most have only 1 review). Those youtube videos are probably PAID ACTORS. Prepare to spend 5k with little to no results, meanwhile penalties will continue to pile up, I’m out a total of 15k because of these people. These people should be sitting JAIL for GRAND LARCENY and FRAUD.Was this review helpful? YesRead More
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User Score100 people found this review helpful!I have nothing but praise for Top Tax Defenders for resolving a thirty-five year debt to the IRS for $93,000. I hired three different attorneys during this time period. Nothing was resolved each time and the debt continued accruing interest.
God answered my prayers when a daughter mentioned she and her husband had recently had success with this company.
Top Tax Defenders has a staff comprised of expert, friendly, competent, and knowledgeable professionals with diverse backgrounds in tax laws and its complexities. The staff operated so quickly and decisively that I immediately felt at ease. I highly recommend this efficient group of specialists. They saved me a tremendous amount of money!Was this review helpful? YesRead More -
User Score03 people found this review helpful!Based on advertising we called them and paid 5k for their services. Our company had 50k in debt. They stopped the IRS calls BUT did nothing. In the end the IRS charged us 39k in penalties. Bottom line is hiring Top Tax Defenders cost us 44,000 dollars. Thanks TTD! Just call the IRS yourself.Was this review helpful? YesRead More
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User Score09 people found this review helpful!Please do not place your trust in this company. They have worked on my case for 15 months with No results. Since they started I have had more liens placed on me and my spouse has had wage garnishments. As stated by another clients all that Top Tax Defenders did was pass on messages to the IRS. They will Not defend you just try to maintain a friendly relationship with the IRS. Do Not Do it.Was this review helpful? YesRead More
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