Five Star Tax Resolution

Five Star Tax Resolution helps businesses and individuals in trouble with the IRS, whether through collections, audits or levies. Its cases are handled by tax attorneys, certified public accountants and IRS enrolled agents, and it has worked in tax for about 22 years. Before taking someone on, it screens them to check they qualify and will contact the IRS on their behalf.

Products and services

• Offer in Compromise: negotiating with the IRS to settle unpaid tax for less than the full amount owed, where a taxpayer qualifies.
• Lien and levy release: getting IRS liens and levies lifted.
• Payment plans: arranging to pay tax owed over an agreed period.
• Audit and collections help: representing clients who are being audited or pursued for payment.
• Business tax strategy: planning to lower a business's tax bill.
• Case handling: four stages: a first consultation, an investigation of urgent issues and options, a settlement plan that brings the client into compliance, and a final resolution.

Clients

It helps businesses and individuals facing IRS collections, audits or levies.

Key facts

• Experience: about 22 years in tax work
• Staff: tax attorneys, certified public accountants and IRS enrolled agents
• Rating: A+ with the BBB