Tax relief companies are sometimes thought to be disreputable due to customer complaints about false promises, high fees, and even downright scams. While it's absolutely true that the tax relief industry has some bad players, there are also plenty of reputable tax relief companies with proven records of success.

If you come across a disreputable company, you can report it to the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility using Form 14157. In general, the average case can cost between $3,500 to $4,500 and run as high as $7,000, depending on your tax situation. If billed hourly, fees can range from $200 to as much as $1,000.

Optima Tax Relief is a legitimate company with physical offices in California and Arizona. It says it has resolved over $1 billion in tax debt for clients. Its tax resolution services are available in most states, and the 15-day money-back guarantee can help clients feel more confident about pursuing services.

Optima provides a variety of services that address tax problems, such as audit representation, lien and levy releases and wage garnishment release.

Tax liens are no longer included on your credit reports. This means they will not have an influence upon your ® Score or VantageScore®.

Do IRS Payment Plans Affect Your Credit? One way to avoid a tax lien or other collection action is to establish a payment plan with the IRS when you receive a tax bill. Taking the step of setting up a payment arrangement with the IRS does not trigger any reports to the credit bureaus.

IRS debt relief is for those with $50,000 or less debt. For married couples, tax debt forgiveness is available if their solo income is below $100,000 or $200,000. You can also apply for the IRS debt forgiveness program if you're self-employed and have experienced at least a 25% loss of income.

The IRS offers a debt forgiveness program for taxpayers who meet certain qualifications. To be eligible, you must claim extreme financial hardship and have filed all previous tax returns. The program is available to certain people only, so be sure to check if you qualify.

Do IRS Payment Plans Affect Your Credit? One way to avoid a tax lien or other collection action is to establish a payment plan with the IRS when you receive a tax bill. Taking the step of setting up a payment arrangement with the IRS does not trigger any reports to the credit bureaus.

The IRS Fresh Start Program is designed to help taxpayers struggling with tax debt. It offers various options, such as installment agreements and penalty relief, to make it easier for individuals and businesses to pay their taxes.

End Your IRS Tax Problems

If you're employed under PAYE some of the popular ways you can secure tax relief against your income tax are:

• Mileage tax relief…
• Professional fees tax relief.
• Tools tax relief.
• Uniform tax relief.
• Higher rate pension tax relief.
• Flat rate expenses tax relief.
• Working from home tax relief.