When you’re facing IRS problems, one of the first questions is: Who should you call? Many people assume a tax attorney is the automatic answer. But here’s the truth: unless your case is criminal, that might not be the most effective (or affordable) option.
In most situations, an enrolled agent or a team like IRS Help can do more, move faster, and cost far less. And here’s why even tax attorneys come to us when things get technical.
Tax Attorney vs. Enrolled Agent: What’s the Real Difference?
Tax attorneys are legal professionals. Their strength lies in litigation, criminal cases, and situations that require legal privilege.
Enrolled agents are tax resolution experts licensed by the IRS to represent individuals and businesses in audits, collections, and appeals. They live and breathe IRS procedures, handling payment plans, offers in compromise, lien releases, and much more.
At IRS Help, enrolled agents lead the charge because most tax issues don’t require a courtroom, just someone who knows the IRS inside and out.
Why Attorneys Refer Clients to IRS Help for Technical Tax Work
We’re not guessing tax attorneys really do call us when the case gets technical. Bankruptcy attorneys bring us in to analyze whether back taxes qualify for discharge. Others ask us to handle lien discharges for property sales or to get levies released.
Why? Because these processes involve IRS rules and systems that aren’t part of everyday legal practice. IRS Help works directly with the IRS every day, and attorneys know it’s smarter to call in the team that does this full-time.
Flat-Fee Tax Help vs. Hourly Attorney Billing: What Saves You More?
Tax attorneys typically bill by the hour, even for phone calls, emails, or time spent waiting on hold with the IRS. Just imagine being billed for someone to sit on hold for three hours. That adds up fast.
At IRS Help, we take a different approach. Our flat-fee pricing means you know exactly what you’re paying from the start, no surprises, no inflated bills. That’s peace of mind most people don’t get when hiring by the hour.
How IRS Help Gets Through to the IRS Faster Than Most Professionals
Here’s something most people (and even some professionals) don’t know: the IRS has different lines for different departments, and not everyone has access to them.
At IRS Help, we use specialized phone lines that move us to the front of the queue. So while others are stuck on hold for hours, we’re already speaking to the right person. Faster access means faster results and fewer hours billed.
When a Tax Attorney Is the Right Choice for Your Tax Case
There are absolutely times when a tax attorney is essential. If your case involves criminal tax matters or legal risk, attorney-client privilege matters, you’ll need legal representation.
In those situations, we often work alongside tax attorneys. They bring us in under a covalent letter to handle the technical tax work while they manage the legal side. It’s a smart partnership that protects the client and gets the job done right.
Not every tax issue needs a legal team charging by the hour. Sometimes, what you really need is a team that knows the IRS inside and out and can get straight to the right person with a clear plan.
IRS Help works with individuals, businesses, and attorneys across Buffalo, New York, and the rest of the U.S. to resolve tax issues efficiently and affordably.