Check who would represent you before the IRS
Identify the actual individual responsible for representation. A business name or friendly consultation does not establish a person's authority.
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Choose help with the scope in writing.
A consumer guide to credentials, fees, authorizations and the distinction between a referral conversation and an IRS decision.
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Choosing representation responsibly
01Ask for the representative's name
02List every quoted phase
03Confirm the form type
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Get clear on the details.
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Compare investigation and resolution fees
Different service phases may cover different work. A price comparison is useful only when scope is visible.
Read the guideReview the authority you are asked to sign
Read the form's powers and covered years. Information access and representation are distinct.
Read the guideCompare paid help with direct and low-cost routes
A well-informed choice considers the task, capacity and available alternatives. Paid help is one route, not an automatic requirement.
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Compare the help you may hire
A consumer guide to credentials, fees, authorizations and the distinction between a referral conversation and an IRS decision.
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Make an informed call.
Preparation matters more than a sales promise. Keep these questions in the conversation.
Start with the source
Read the notice and check the relevant IRS guidance. A deadline, assessment, and collection action are different things.
Ask who does the work
Ask who will review your facts, what credentials they hold, and what representation is included. Get scope and fees in writing.
Keep the outcome realistic
A referral is not an approval. Relief options depend on eligibility, records, and IRS decisions; no result is promised here.