Tax Defense Network vs Community Tax
At first glance, Tax Defense Network (TDN) and Community Tax have similar offerings. Both offer great tax relief services and tax preparation. Both employ CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys, and both have helped thousands of taxpayers find relief from their debts.
The two companies also have the same average cost of services (around $2,500 to $3,000), but their pricing structures are slightly different. Tax Defense Network charges a flat rate for its services, while Community Tax determines how much customers will pay based on the amount of debt owed, total years of unfiled taxes, and which resolution programs clients qualify for.
As for key differences, Tax Defense Network requires its clients to have a minimum of $5,000 in tax debt before they can use its services, while Community Tax requires only at least $3,000. These are both fairly low for the industry.
Tax Defense Network has been in business for about three years longer than Community Tax. This is a small difference, but in general, longevity in the tax relief industry is preferred, as it indicates more experience and expertise with dealing with the IRS and resolving tax debt.
Both companies are impressive and worth considering if you need tax debt relief or help with other tax-related matters. Read on to learn more about the details of each company and where each one beats out the other.
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Overview
Tax Defense Network
$2,500-3,000
$5,000
14 Years
Community Tax
$2,500-3,000
$3,000
11 Years
Ratings
Tax Defense Network
Community Tax
Reviews
Tax Defense Network
Reviews
Community Tax
Reviews for Tax Defense Network
Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth A Brace Wichita, KS
They said the $300+ per month would take care of the problem. Then they said the IRS would take $100 out each month for 3 years in addition. Now I'm getting letters from the Kansas IRS and I don't know if that's fixed or not. He did have us sign and return a form to represent us in Kansas
1 day ago
Helpful Critical Review
Kenneth Thompson Dallas, TX
I was quoted a price based on my tax debt.when my debt was lower than quoted.the fees to perform the services stayed the same.they should have been lowered to reflect the services performed. ie 12,000 estimated. 4,000 actuall debt. $2800 charged to perform the services.how is that fair
1 month ago
Reviews for Community Tax
Helpful Favorable Review
James McClain Lawrenceville, GA
Vanessa V is one of the most knowledgeable professionals I have ever worked with regardless of industry. She is kind, trustworthy, and professional. If your other employees are like Vanessa, you have an elite organization.
1 month ago
Helpful Critical Review
Sharon Irving, TX
Paid $5,000 in January, taxes were done incorrect with an ex-husband's social security number, absolutely no deductions taken. Redone the second time and I still don't believe all deductions were taken, but I signed them. Had a call regarding financials last month, another call yesterday, asking for my financials again. Was then told I owed 25K more than the amount that was shown on my tax form. I don't even know if they filed them yet! I have a call today @ 10:30 with an attorney, but I'm holding my breath.
11 months ago
The Final Word
Company Experience and Expertise (Winner: Tax Defense Network)
Tax Defense Network has been in business a few years longer than Community Tax. TDN also employs tax analysts and accredited tax advisors, in addition to the standard lineup of CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys. These additional experts are advantageous, especially for clients with particular tax problems.
On its website, Tax Defense Network also offers one of the most helpful FAQ sections we've seen for a tax relief company. We recommend using this helpful resource if you are in the research phase of finding the right tax relief option for you or your business.
User Experience (Winner: Community Tax)
User experience includes things such as ease of website use, quality of service provided by the company, and overall likelihood of customers to recommend the company after using it.
While we generally find Tax Defense Network’s website easier to navigate and more informational, Community Tax ranks higher for quality of service and overall likelihood of customers to recommend it, which is why it is the winner of this category.
Small Business Help (Winner: Tax Defense Network)
Tax Defense Network has a large section of its website and services dedicated to providing help to small businesses with any tax-related matters. While Community Tax may offer these services as well, it is not as clear on its website about the specific help it can offer small businesses, which is why TDN wins this category for us.
State Availability (Winner: Community Tax)
Community Tax is available in all 50 states (though we don’t know how many physical locations it offers), while Tax Defense Network operates physical locations in around 30 states.
Cost (Winner: Tie)
As mentioned previously, TDN and Community Tax end up charging very similar amounts for their services, though their pricing structures vary a bit. The cost of debt relief services can be difficult to predict, and we recommend consulting with a professional from the company you are considering to get the most accurate estimate of how much you will pay for your tax relief help.
Tax Defense Network or Community Tax: Which Is Better?
These two companies are both ranked highly on our site for a reason. Customers have generally very positive experiences with both companies and have reasons they would recommend either company’s services.
Overall, we are slightly more impressed with Tax Defense Network. With over 2,500 customer reviews and a four-star rating, TDN is a clear leader in the tax relief field. It has a user-friendly website and a helpful FAQ section. Tax Defense Network also offers services specifically helpful to small businesses with tax issues or needs.
Community Tax is also a top-rated company and is available across the country to help you find tax relief. Ultimately, while we generally recommend TDN, we also suggest scheduling a free consultation with both of these top companies and use the information you glean from those consultations to help you make the best decision for your individual tax situation.
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