Tax Resolution Firm Audits & Investigation
Independent forensic review of tax resolution company work, identifying fraudulent claims, excessive fees, and documenting financial harm for litigation and recovery.
Exposing Tax Resolution Fraud
The tax resolution industry has become a haven for fraudulent operators charging desperate taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for worthless services. These companies make impossible promises, provide incompetent representation, and often leave clients in worse positions than before.
ClearTax conducts independent forensic audits of tax resolution firm work, documenting fraud, malpractice, and excessive fees. Our detailed analyses provide the foundation for litigation, regulatory complaints, and restitution efforts—helping victims recover damages and hold fraudulent firms accountable.
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Investigation Services
Work Product Review
Comprehensive analysis of all work performed by the tax resolution firm, identifying false claims, substandard representation, and services not rendered despite billing.
- •Analysis of all correspondence and filings
- •Verification of claimed actions and results
- •Comparison to industry standards and best practices
- •Identification of errors and missed opportunities
Fee Analysis & Quantification
Detailed breakdown of all fees charged, comparing to reasonable market rates and calculating overcharges, fees for services not performed, and unconscionable billing practices.
- •Itemized review of all fees and charges
- •Market rate comparison analysis
- •Calculation of excessive and fraudulent charges
- •Documentation of fee agreement violations
Damage Calculation
Comprehensive quantification of financial harm including excessive fees, penalties and interest from incompetent representation, and additional tax liability from missed defenses.
- •Direct financial loss calculation
- •Penalties and interest attributable to poor representation
- •Lost opportunity costs and time value analysis
- •Future financial impact assessment
Litigation Support
Expert witness testimony and comprehensive documentation supporting civil litigation, regulatory complaints, and criminal fraud investigations of tax resolution companies.
- •Expert witness reports and testimony
- •Deposition preparation and support
- •Documentation for regulatory complaints
- •Coordination with prosecuting authorities
Common Red Flags
Upfront Fees Without Services
Charging thousands of dollars before any work is performed or results achieved
Impossible Promises
Guaranteeing specific settlement amounts or "pennies on the dollar" resolutions
No Actual Tax Professional
Sales representatives without proper credentials handling tax matters
Lack of Communication
Unresponsive to client inquiries after fees are paid, no progress updates
False Credentials
Claiming relationships with IRS or special access to resolution programs
Worsened Position
Client's tax situation deteriorates after hiring firm, missed deadlines, increased penalties
Related Services
Comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific needs
Financial Misconduct Investigation
Comprehensive forensic review when CPAs, financial advisors, or tax professionals have committed fraud or malpractice.
Historical Tax Review
Multi-year tax return analysis to correct errors left by previous incompetent or fraudulent preparers.
Complex Tax Analysis
Strategic planning to optimize your tax position after recovering from fraud or malpractice.
Victim of Tax Resolution Fraud?
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