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This offer in compromise training is over an hour long, so be sure to take notes!\n\n\u2b07\ufe0f More Tax Relief Videos:\nMy Previous Offer in Compromise Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/tR3uaqJE86o\nHow to File Back Taxes and Avoid Penalties: https:\/\/youtu.be\/l4nj4ceBz_o\n\n\u2b07\ufe0f IRS Resources:\n- IRS Form 656: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f656.pdf\n- IRS Form 433-A (OIC): https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f433aoi.pdf\n- Internal Revenue Manual 5.8.5 Financial Analysis: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/irm\/part5\/irm_05-008-005r\n- Collection Financial Standards: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/collection-financial-standards\n- National Standards for Food, Clothing, and Other Items: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/national-standards-food-clothing-and-other-items\n- Local Standards for Housing and Utilities: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-utl\/all_states_housing_standards.pdf\n- Local Standards for 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The company also does not appear to have a refund\/money back guarantee.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHonesty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResponsiveness\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccessibility\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuarantee\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransparency\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\/10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMINIMUM DEBT:Based on third-party sites, between $5,000 and $7,500LOCATION AVAILABILITY:All 50 U.S. StatesINITIAL FEE:NoneYEAR fOUNDED:2007\t\t\t\tTax Defense Network, a tax resolution firm based in Jacksonville, Florida, boasts that it has consulted on over $23 billion of tax debt and helped thousands of taxpayers find tax debt relief.But do the company\u2019s services actually measure up to its sales pitch? After all, tax relief companies are notoriously known for promising to reduce or eliminate your tax debts without investigating whether you actually qualify for such relief. In many cases, these companies fail to settle the debt and\/or send in the necessary paperwork to the IRS to request this relief on behalf of their clients.In light of these circumstances, I decided to do a deep dive into Tax Defense Network\u2019s services and what its former customers are saying about the company. Below is what I found.Our Pick For Best Tax Relief Company\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.st5-50967.btn.btn-default:hover{border-color: #4db848;color: #4db848;background: #fff !important;}\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBBB Accredited: A+ Rating With 5\/5 RatingGuarantee: 30-Day Moneyback GuaranteeReasonable Fees: Lower than Industry AveragesTax Attorneys and CPAs: Decades of Combined Experience\tTable of ContentsToggleHow Does Tax Defense Network Work?Tax Defense Network At a GlanceTax Defense Network CostTax Defense Network Pros and ConsIs Tax Defense Network Legit?Alternatives to Tax Defense NetworkIs Tax Defense Network Worth It?Final ThoughtsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow Does Tax Defense Network Work?Tax Defense Network lays out a three-step process on its website for resolving your tax debts:Tax Defense Network\u2019s process is that much different than its tax relief competitors, but I was struck by how vague the company is in describing each step in the process.Does the client have to pay the entire fee after the consultation phase or after Tax Defense Network presents the options for resolving his or her case?What\u2019s the difference between the second and third step?Does the second step involve notifying the IRS of the company\u2019s representation and taking immediate actions such as stopping bank levies and wage garnishments?Tax Defense Network\u2019s vagueness is an ominous sign for any potential client who will likely be forking over thousands of dollars for the company to handle their tax debt case.In any event, the company\u2019s process can be broken down into the consultation, investigation, and resolution phase.Our Pick For Best Tax Relief Company\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.st5-50967.btn.btn-default:hover{border-color: #4db848;color: #4db848;background: #fff !important;}\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBBB Accredited: A+ Rating With 5\/5 RatingGuarantee: 30-Day Moneyback GuaranteeReasonable Fees: Lower than Industry AveragesTax Attorneys and CPAs: Decades of Combined Experience\tFree ConsultationTo retain Tax Defense Network\u2019s services, you must first submit a request for a free consultation with a \u201ctrained tax professional\u201d who will evaluate and lay out the options for resolving your case.This professional will, however, likely be a salesperson trained to pitch you on tax debt reduction or elimination, even if they lack the necessary credentials or experience to evaluate the merits of your case.Indeed, this is implied by a number of customer reviews and complaints.For example, in one complaint filed with the BBB, one former client claimed that the company\u2019s \u201csales pitch was that they would stop letters from the IRS, wage garnishments, levys [sic], liens, etc.\u201dAccording to the client, Tax Defense Network ultimately failed to do \u201canything to resolve our problem\u201d despite charging over $10,000 in fees, leaving the client with a tax lien on her house and a levy on her husband\u2019s income.The client\u2019s experience goes to the heart of what is wrong with many tax relief companies \u2013 that is, the disconnect between what salespeople are promising and the results that their tax practitioners are able to deliver.If you retain Tax Defense Network\u2019s services (and pay its fees), the company will begin working with the IRS (or state tax agency) on your behalf.Representation before IRS (or State Agency)In this phase, Tax Defense Network claims that it will turn \u201cpersonalized recommendations\u201d into \u201creality\u201d as \u201cwe work with the IRS and state agencies on your behalf.\u201dThe company is saying the right things, but it is not entirely clear what Tax Defense Network is doing at this stage. Will the company take actions which require immediate attention like stopping bank levies and wage garnishment? Or is Tax Defense Network merely informing the IRS (or state agency) of its representation of your case?What is equally troubling is that there is little mention of the company\u2019s initial investigation into the merits of your case before agreeing to represent you before the IRS (or state tax agency).In many cases, you must meet highly specific criteria to qualify for certain IRS relief programs such as an offer in compromise. Therefore, a proper evaluation of the merits of your case is critical to (i) managing the expectations of clients and (ii) effectively representing your case against the IRS (or state tax agency).ResolutionDuring the resolution phase, Tax Defense Network boldly claims that a case advisor will \u201cdo what it takes\u201d to resolve your case or \u201cfind a solution to get your life back on track.\u201dThe customer reviews, however, seem to undermine this claim. In particular, two general themes emerge from the reviews. First, former clients complain of poor communication with the company once the fee is paid. For instance, in one review, one client claimed that two representatives \u201cghosted\u201d her for months; she had to leave countless emails and voicemails in order for someone to provide an update on her case.Several reviewers on BBB also claimed that, upon receiving its fee, the company failed to advance their case with the IRS and\/or made careless errors in the course of its representation. For example, one customer who worked with Tax Defense Network for 3 years complained that she \u201c[n]ever could get the help or response needed\u201d despite paying thousands and believed \u201c[t]hey will take the money quickly and don\u2019t do a thing.\u201d Ultimately, upon receiving an IRS levy on all her assets, the customer reached out to the Service and negotiated an affordable installment payment plan herself.In another review, a client complained that the IRS received a levy due to the company\u2019s untimely handling of her case. The client also claimed that the company erroneously assured her that, under its negotiated installment plan with the IRS, the monthly payment would be $430, when the actual payment was $1,650 per month.Again, these reviews suggest that the company\u2019s quality of its services is far below the promises its representatives make in the initial consultation phase.How to Qualify for Tax Defense NetworkIf you want to retain Tax Defense Network\u2019s services, you must first request a free consultation with a \u201ctrained tax professional.\u201dTax Defense Network does not disclose the minimum tax debt for the company to work with you, although third-party sites indicate the threshold is between $5,000 and $7,500, which is relatively lower than its competitors.Apart from this minimum debt threshold, the company does not appear to have any other specific requirements.Tax Defense Network At a Glance.simple_table-50142 table tr th{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}.simple_table-50142 table tr td{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}Free ConsultationYesServicesTax ResolutionTax Return PreparationBookkeepingFees$3,000 - $7,000Minimum Debt RequiredNot disclosed on company website, although third party sites show a required minimum debt of between $5,000 to $7,500Turn Around TimeNot DisclosedRefund PolicyNot DisclosedDedicated Case ManagerYesSpeed of ServiceNot DisclosedLocation AvailabilityAll 50 U.S. StatesPhone Number(833) 921-0320Services OfferedTax Defense Network provides similar services as other tax relief companies, including:Offer in compromiseInstallment agreementWage garnishment\/bank levyTax audit servicesCurrently not collectibleThe company also offers tax preparation (including back tax filings) and bookkeeping services.Tax Defense Network CostThe company does not disclose the fees on its website. Based solely on customer reviews on BBB and TrustPilot, the fees are as follows:.simple_table-50141 table tr th{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}.simple_table-50141 table tr td{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}Initial FeeNoneResolution Fee$3,000 - $7,000Initial FeeTax Defense Network does not appear to charge an initial investigation fee to properly evaluate your tax debt case.Resolution FeeBased solely on customer reviews, the fees can range from $3,000 to $7,000, which is in line with other tax relief firms. That said, the same reviews show that clients were generally dissatisfied with the quality of services, considering the thousands they paid for help with their tax case.How Much Could You Save with Tax Defense Network?The amount you can save with Tax Defense Network depends on your specific tax case.On its website, the company advertises that it has helped its clients meaningfully reduce their tax debts with the IRS (and\/or state tax agency). Several reviews, however, paint a different story of the company failing to do anything for their case. Ultimately, the clients in the majority of these reviews ended up in a worse position than they were before they reached out to the company.Tax Defense Network Pros and ConsProsPros Low Minimum Tax Threshold: The minimum tax threshold of between $5,000 and $7,500 for Tax Defense Network to work with you is relatively low.No Initial Fee: The company does not appear to charge an initial fee to evaluate your tax case.ConsConsPoor communication: Several customers complained that, after receiving its fees, the company failed to provide updates on their case or respond to emails, calls, etc.Quality of services: Based on several reviews, Tax Defense Network committed several material errors in the course of their representation.No refund policy: The company does not appear to have a refund policy, which is not typical among tax relief firms.Is Tax Defense Network Legit?Guarantee Disclaimer (if applicable)Based on my research, it does not appear that Tax Defense Network has a refund policy\/money back guarantee.Tax Defense Network Complaints and Customer ReviewsAlthough Tax Defense Network has a BBB rating of 4.54\/5.00, the company also has several negative reviews and 200+ filed complaints with the BBB over the last 3 years. Below is a representative sample of the negative BBB reviews:.simple_table-50140 table tr th{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}.simple_table-50140 table tr td{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}ReviewerIssue(Assuming Reviewer\u2019s Claims are True)Justice D.02\/24\/2022Tax Defense Network representatives assured Justice that they would be able to eliminate all her tax debts and penalties with the IRS (presumably during the initial consultation phase).However, after retaining the company for its services, Justice claimed that the professionals working on her case repeatedly requested information that she had already provided and \u201cghosted\u201d her for two months.After several follow-ups by Justice via email and phone calls, another representative finally reached out to inform her that the previous representatives had \u201cmoved on\u201d and that she would be taking over the case. Although the company was able to stop the IRS from seizing Justice\u2019s assets, the company failed to do anything for her debt\/penalties, leaving her to negotiate with the IRS herself. Ultimately, she was able to resolve the debt for one year, claiming that the Service told her should have already been done by the tax lawyer representing her in the case.If Justice\u2019s claims are true, her experience is concerning on a number of levels.First, the representatives initially assigned to her case were not competently handling her matter and essentially ignored her for two months. Equally troubling is the fact that Justice had to repeatedly call and email the company in order to find out a new representative had been assigned to her. The company\u2019s poor client service is simply unacceptable, considering the thousands that she spent on its services.Additionally, despite promising Justice complete debt elimination, all the company was able to do was stop the IRS seizure of her assets, something she would probably have been able to herself.. To be fair, oftentimes the client does not qualify for debt reduction \u2013Tax Defense Network should have informed Justice of this possibility upfront. The company, however, appeared to do the opposite when it assured her that it could eliminate her tax debt\/penalties.Joseph E.10\/18\/2021Joseph reached out to Tax Defense Network to help resolve his IRS tax debts.According to Joseph, the \u201ccommunication between the team and myself was always lacking.\u201d Among other things, Joseph claimed that the things the team told him changed after the company received his fee. He also complained that the person assigned to his case switched four times (without his knowledge) and that he was the one to follow up when getting an update on his case.Ultimately, Joseph said that if he could take it all back, he would not have had Tax Defense Network represent his case against the IRS.Joseph\u2019s claims, if true, highlight a common complaint against the tax relief industry of overpromising and under-delivering.Like other former clients, a salesperson for the company probably reached out to Joseph and sold him on promises of substantial debt reduction.From Joseph\u2019s review, the company failed to devote the necessary attention and dedication to his case, as evidenced by the lack of follow-up, the constant switch in the people assigned to his case, and the team\u2019s change in attitude after receipt of the fee.Louis R.08\/18\/2021Louis reached out to Tax Defense Network to help resolve his $50,000 tax debt.According to Louis, the company sent his case to \u201csomebody else in the middle of nowhere\u201d and \u201cwill string you along until you pay them and will not help you.\u201dUltimately, despite paying thousands in fees, all the company did for Louis was negotiate an installment plan where he would pay his tax debt over a specific period of time, something he claims that anybody could do themselves.Louis\u2019s claims, if true, are troubling. The company\u2019s outsourcing of his case to another provider suggests that it does not devote the necessary resources or attention to actually resolving his case.Equally concerning is the ultimate outcome of Louis\u2019s case. Oftentimes, taxpayers do not qualify for tax debt reduction and an installment plan is the only viable option. The company, however, should be upfront with its clients about this, which Tax Defense Network did not appear to be, based on Louis\u2019s surprise at the outcome of his case. Alternatives to Tax Defense NetworkBelow is a comparison of Tax Defense Network\u2019s services with other established tax relief companies:.btn.btn-blue.dift:hover, .btn.btn-default.dift:hover {color: #4db848;border-color: #4db848;background: #fff !important;}\t\t\t Tax Defense NetworkChoice Tax Relief(My Company)Optima Tax ReliefFortress Tax Relief \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPros and Cons\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree Consultation\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\tServices\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTax Resolution Tax Preparation Bookkeeping\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTax ResolutionTax Returns\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTax Resolution Tax Preparation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTax Resolution\t\t\t\t\t\tInvestigation Fee\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot Disclosed\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$395+\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$495+\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot Disclosed\t\t\t\t\t\tResolution Fee\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$3,000 - $7,000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$3,000 (Average)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1,200 - $7,000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$3,100 - $4,200\t\t\t\t\t\tMinimum Debt Required\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$5,000 - $7,500\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$10,000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$10,000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$10,000\t\t\t\t\t\tRefund Policy\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t100% Money-Back Guarantee if Client Is Not in Better Position After Resolution\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15-Day Back Guarantee\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf Requested Within 24 Hours of Initial Consultation\t\t\t\t\t\tDedicated Case Manager\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo (every case is assigned to tax attorney)\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeed of Service\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2-6 months\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2-6 months\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2-6 months\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2-6 months\t\t\t\t\t\tLocation Availability\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll 50 U.S. States\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll 50 U.S. States\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll 50 U.S. States\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll 50 U.S. States\t\t\t\t\t\tTax Relief Phone Number\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(833) 365-1233\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(866) 800-0829\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(800) 536-0734\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(877) 777-7430\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\tIs Tax Defense Network Worth It?In my opinion, Tax Defense Network is not worth the time or money.Although the company had some good reviews, several former clients complained that the company was not responsive and made material errors in the course of representing their case.Who Tax Defense Network Is Best ForTax Defense Network is best for people who have a relatively simple tax debt case which does not require as much attention and follow-up with the IRS (and\/or state tax agency).Who Tax Defense Network Is Not ForTax Defense Network is not for people who have complex tax cases spanning several years. Most of these cases require tax professionals with the experience and bandwidth to steer the case to a successful resolution, both of which the company does not appear to have, based on numerous customer reviews.Final ThoughtsUltimately, the client reviews showed that Tax Defense Network failed to update its clients on the status of their case (or respond back to clients) and do much of anything to resolve their tax debt with the IRS (and\/or state tax agency). Based solely on these reviews, I would not recommend retaining Tax Defense Network to resolve your IRS and\/or state tax debts.Frequently Asked Questions.accordion-list .accordion-title:hover{color: #4db848;}Is Tax Defense Network reputable?Although Tax Defense Network has a number of favorable reviews, the company also has several negative reviews and over 200 filed BBB complaints within the last 3 years. Several negative reviews focused on the company\u2019s lack of responsiveness and expertise in the course of representing them against the IRS and\/or state tax agency.What is tax defense center?Tax Defense Center is a tax relief firm that helps people resolve their tax debts with the IRS (and\/or state tax agency). The company also provides tax compliance and bookkeeping services to individuals and businesses alike.How much does Tax Defense Network charge?The company does not disclose the fees on its website, but the fees appear to range from $3,000 to $7,000, based on BBB and Trustpilot customer reviews.Who owns Tax Defense Network?Tax Defense Network is owned by its parent company, Moneysolver, which provides student loan, tax debt relief, and small business services.What questions should I ask the Tax Defense Network?You should ask Tax Defense Network what options are available to resolving your debt with the IRS (and\/or state tax agency) and the requirements for each option. You should also ask the company to provide a realistic timeframe for resolving your case and the IRS resolution process in general, including what paperwork you need to provide, the chances of success, and any potential risks for pursuing a specific option.  "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Taxes","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/taxes\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tax Relief","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/taxes\/\/tax-relief\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Tax Defense Network Review 2025: A Tax Attorney’s Honest Opinion","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/taxes\/tax-relief\/tax-defense-network-review\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]