Honest Tax Relief specializes in state tax issues, audits, innocent spouse cases, sales, payroll tax issues. It also provides tax preparation services.

Unlike other companies, Honest Tax Relief does not take on every client. If it can’t help a customer, Honest Tax Relief communicates that information to customers. However, once a customer is onboard, clients can expect constant communication until the conclusion of their case.

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The Good

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Customer Service
Tax Preparation Services

Expertise

Honest Tax employs a thoroughly vetted team of CPAs, EAs, tax attorneys, tax preparers, and case managers to ensure every client has access to someone with experience on their particular tax issue. This team has a combined 30 years of experience in the tax relief industry.

Services

The company offers services in each of the following areas: tax relief, tax negotiation, and tax audit protection. More specifically, the company offers tax help for the following situations:

Offer in Compromise
Currently Non-Collectible
Penalty Abatement
Back End Settlement (PPIA)
Harassing Phone Calls and Letters
Filing Delinquent Tax Returns and Achieving Compliance
Payroll Tax Issues
State Sales and Excise Tax Issues
Aggressive Revenue Officers
Audit Defense and Reassessment Defense for Both IRS and State Agencies
Wage and IRS Garnishments and Bank Levies
Tax Lien Subordination and Tax Lien Release
Innocent/Injured Spouse Relief
State and IRS Tax Statute of Collections
Identity Theft

This is a near comprehensive list of tax issues, and if you don't see your issue on this list, we suggest reaching out to Honest Tax anyway to see what the company could do for you.

Free Consultation

Like all good tax relief companies, Honest Tax offers a consultation free of charge where you can have a conversation about tax relief, how it works, and what you might be needing. Honest Tax mentions on its website that this consultation lasts up to 30 minutes, so you can rest assured that it will be thorough and that the company will take the time to really understand your situation.

Customer Service

Honest Tax prides itself on its superior customer service and the phone skills of its staff. This reputation is backed up by Honest Tax reviews, which speak highly of the company's commitment to good communication, quick results, and thorough knowledge and explanations of tax concepts.

Tax Preparation Services

If you need a tax preparer for your current or previous tax returns, Honest Tax is a great choice. The company files thousands of tax returns each year and according to its website, has never had a tax return that it prepared be audited by the IRS.

Honest Tax offers this service to individuals and small business owners. Whether you just have questions about your tax forms or just need to file your current year's tax return, Honest Tax can help.

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The Bad

Missing Information

Missing Information

We are not sure from Honest Tax's website what it's general pricing is for its services. We also know that the company is based out of Las Vegas, but we don't know if its services are offered nationwide or only in certain states.

Additional information concerning a minimum tax debt requirement would also be helpful. Some companies like Anthem Tax Services only accept clients with at least $10,000 in tax debt, so this is just something to be aware of when researching the right tax relief company for you.

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The Bottom Line

While more information on the company website would be helpful, it is clear that Honest Tax does its best to help clients with any tax debt issue that may arise. It offers a wide range of tax resolution services, so if you are experiencing any difficulties related to taxes or the IRS, chances are the company has seen it before.

Honest Tax prides itself on its good reputation and strong client support. We can recommend you schedule a free consultation with the company to get a better sense of what it would be like working with the tax professionals at Honest Tax.

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Jack Ulstad Van Nuys, CA

I have to say that with all these tax service/tax relief companies these days, claiming they will get your taxes owed to IRS reduced dramatically (it's just NOT the case if you have decent income and can pay off full amount within 10 years), the name "Honest Tax" had me a little skeptical. But over 7 months ago I had been desperately looking for a good tax service to help me get my mess with the IRS cleared up once and for all, so I contacted them and told them about my situation. I first spoke to Logan on the phone who was very thorough and asked me detailed information on my tax info, and I was very impressed with her way of explaining everything to me and how honest she was (no big promises)... I also told Logan that I had started using a tax service that's been around for quite some time, but wasn't completely happy with the way they were handling my tax situation (always very minimal in the conversation, not that caring it seemed, and wasn't really being very clear what they could do to clear up my tax nightmare). She told me she was familiar with that tax service organization, and seemed disappointed that I wasn't too pleased with the service I was receiving. We talked a little bit more, but I was at work and had to end the phone call after a good 30+ mins of conversation. Later that same day, I got a call back from Logan who told me she wanted me to talk to her Sr. VP at Honest Tax, Mitchell A, because as it turns out Mr. Agnew was an acquaintance of my current tax guy. So Logan handed the call over to him, and I spoke with Mr. A for a while about my tax situation, and I must say I was impressed with Mr. A a great deal... Especially when he told me they would be more than happy to handle my tax mess, but that he wanted to be honest with me and tell me my current tax guy and his company were actually very good at what they do. He went as far to say that even though they were competitors, they had respect for this other tax service, and that I should consider giving my current tax service another chance at handling my taxes. So I did decide to stick with my current tax guy, but I still wonder if I should have made the switch to Honest Tax (especially since my tax nightmare still not completely cleared up). Who knows, I still may make that switch... Or at least maybe the next time the IRS makes my life miserable (if there is another time God forbid), I will call on their services. But one thing is for sure, I have to say that the name of their company is not a bunch of BS... I mean, who does that these days? I firmly believe that this truly IS an HONEST TAX Relief company!

4 years ago

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Joe Bowie

Scammers!!! Do not waste your time with this company. I have paid over $3500 dollars to help with tax debt and file taxes. Contracted in March and have not seen any evidence of my taxes filed or help with the tax lien! Stay away!!

2 months ago

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Ben Zebrowski Charlotte, NC

Honest Tax's team are expert problem solvers in tax matters. Their deep understanding of the tax code and regulations allowed them to navigate my case effectively. Their professionalism and dedication to delivering results are truly commendable.

1 year ago

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Coletta Seubert

Almost too good... they made my tax issue feel a lot less stressful. Debt was shelved never to be heard from again, they were just so cheerful, made my year, 2023 has been hard but the tax situationship with honest, was the one thing that came through for me.

1 year ago

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Tony San Diego, CA

Excellent company, easy to work with and responsive to questions that I had. The IRS takes a long time but Honest Tax was able to submit my paperwork right away. They stopped all the letters and calls. Peace of mind is priceless.

5 years ago

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Lorena Van Nuys, CA

Honest tax released my garnishment and set me up on a good program. They really did wonders for me! I am just glad i can pay my bills again. Thank you guys.

4 years ago