{"id":790,"date":"2022-08-06T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=790"},"modified":"2022-08-05T21:16:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T21:16:58","slug":"irs-tax-attorney-in-arizona-when-should-i-not-use-an-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/irs-tax-attorney-in-arizona-when-should-i-not-use-an-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Tax Attorney in Arizona:  When should I NOT use an attorney?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">IRS Tax Attorney in Arizona: When should I NOT use an attorney?<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4765 size-full\" title=\"Tax Attorney Phoenix | Mesa, Tempe, Chandler Scottsdale\" src=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Tax-Attorney-Phoenix-Mesa-Tempe-Scottsdale.jpg\" alt=\"Tax Attorney Phoenix | Mesa, Tempe, Chandler Scottsdale\" width=\"775\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are searching for &#8220;<em><strong>tax attorney<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>tax lawyer<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>IRS tax lawyer<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>IRS attorney<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>tax attorneys<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>IRS tax attorney<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em><strong>tax attorney near me<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; or &#8220;<em><strong>best tax attorney<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; in\u00a0<strong><em>Phoenix<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/tax-attorney-mesa\/\">Mesa<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/tax-attorney-chandler\/\">Chandler<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/tax-attorney-gilbert\/\">Gilbert<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Tempe or Scottsdale,\u00a0<strong><em>Arizona<\/em><\/strong>, Scott Allen E. A. from Tax Debt Advisors can help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Even the best tax lawyers &amp; attorneys can&#8217;t compare to what Scott Allen E. A. can offer to help settle your problems with the IRS. First of all, lets take a look at what a tax attorney does.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><strong>What Is A Tax Attorney?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A <strong>tax attorney<\/strong> is a layer who specializes in tax law. They can help solve legal, technical and complex problems with the IRS.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><strong>What Does A Tax Attorney Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A tax attorney solves legal, technical and complex problems with the IRS. Tax attorneys can also help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Filing appeals of tax court decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communication with the IRS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Help businesses save money<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Help people take advantage of tax credits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">However, these are all things a tax debt advisor could do for less money! Read more about why you need a tax debt advisor instead of hiring a tax attorney.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><strong>Can A Tax Attorney Really Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Yes, a tax attorney can really help if you want to pay more money for the same services a tax debt advisor can do for cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><strong>Why You Should I Tax Debt Advisor Vs. Hiring a Tax Attorney?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Tax Debt Advisors have great experience in settling debts with the IRS. Choosing a tax debt advisor instead of a tax attorney offers many benefits including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">More affordable services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Tax attorney typically charge 100-400% more for the same services a tax debt advisor could do<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Tax debt advisors don&#8217;t use fear tactics to make you think the situation is worse than it is<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Settle debt faster with simple tax debt solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We are not a tax attorney firm, rather, a tax debt specialist with expert knowledge in tax law that can help you solve complicated IRS problems &amp; tax debt issues that would normally require a tax lawyer. \u00a0Contact Scott Allen with Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:+14809269300\">480-926-9300<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to help you get right with the IRS today! Don\u2019t hire a tax attorney!\u00a0Instead, why not hire an affordable\u00a0<strong>Tax Debt Advisor<\/strong>\u00a0who has been helping customers dealing with tax issues since 1977, and has helped\u00a0<strong>solve over 113,000 tax debts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Why Hire A Tax Attorney In Arizona?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Believe it or not, you actually <strong>don&#8217;t have to hire a tax attorney<\/strong> in Arizona when dealing with the IRS. Instead why not hire a Tax Debt Advisor who can do the same thing as a tax lawyer and who has been helping customers dealing with tax issues since 1977. His father and Scott Allen E.A. from Tax Debt Advisors has helped over 113,000 people settle their problems with the IRS and can help guide you through any tax situation you may be dealing with, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/irs-tax-debt.html\">IRS Tax Debt<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/irs-tax-problem-help.html\">IRS Tax Problems<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/\">IRS Help<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/offers-in-compromise.html\">Offers-in-Compromise<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/file-back-taxes-phoenix-az-reduce-liability\/\">Filing Back Taxes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/tax-aspects-of-bankruptcy.html\">Bankruptcy Filing<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/category\/irs-wage-garnishment\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">IRS Wage Garnishment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/irs-settlement-options.html\">Tax Debt Settlement\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/category\/irs-tax-audits\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">IRS\u00a0Tax Audits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Property tax issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/irs-offers-in-compromise.html\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Offers-in-Compromise<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Business Tax Issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/irs-payment-plans.html\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Installment Agreements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/category\/irs-tax-lien-problems\/\">IRS Liens<\/a> &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/stop-irs-levy-in-phoenix\/\">Tax Levies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Tax Audit Defense<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/tax-preparation-in-mesa-az\/\">Income Tax Preparation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Why You Don&#8217;t Need A Tax Attorney<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Here are the reasons of <strong>why you don&#8217;t need a tax attorney<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are making a decision full of fear and think you need a tax attorney for other than criminal or fraudulently filed returns, you will be seriously disappointed.\u00a0 Attorneys are able to generate income by perpetuating fear.\u00a0 Most of our clients who started with an attorney and switched to us mentioned always being intimidated with fear that something bad would happen if\u2026 and that if always is followed by another big retainer fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">IRS resolution work is not rocket science.\u00a0 It is common sense work that improves over time because of relationships established with the IRS and understanding their idiosyncrasies.\u00a0 Attorneys will often scare clients into thinking that their legal training is necessary for a successful resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Many clients think that they will get what they pay for and base the quality of the work on the amount they pay.\u00a0 In most cases, an attorney will charge anywhere from 25% to over 400% more for the same exact service.\u00a0 If you go for a consultation with an attorney consider getting a second opinion by calling me for a free initial consultation.\u00a0 I love these appointments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><strong>When To Hire A Tax Attorney?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A Tax debt advisor can help with almost everything a tax attorney can except criminal charges. If the IRS is pursuing criminal charges against you, you will need to hire a tax attorney.\u00a0 Tax fraud and tax evasion are 2 of the most common reasons for an IRS investigation. IRS investigations are serious: 80% of defendants that go through a criminal investigation are sentenced to prison. This is one situation where a tax debt advisor cannot help you, you will have to hire a tax attorney.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Why You Should Hire An Enrolled Agent Vs. Hiring A Tax Attorney<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">View our recent <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt\" href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/enrolled-agent-vs-phoenix-az-irs-tax-attorney\/\">blog post<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> \u201c<\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">When is an IRS tax attorney in <\/span>Phoenix <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">necessary and when isn\u2019t it?<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>1. Your tax\u00a0problems might not be that bad<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It doesn\u2019t take a tax lawyer or rocket scientist to work with the IRS. Furthermore, legal training isn&#8217;t a necessity to handle most tax issues.\u00a0Also, tax attorney&#8217;s will try to scare you into thinking that legal representation is necessary. That is not true! Let Tax Debt Advisors <strong>help solve your tax problems<\/strong> without instilling\u00a0fear or requesting\u00a0huge retainer fees for our services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>2. Get a 2nd\u00a0Opinion<\/strong> \u2013 Some tax customers think that paying a higher fee will give them a higher quality services. That is false! Tax attorney commonly charge 400% more for the same services a tax debt expert can handle. There is literally no difference in the process besides you paying more money. We are not saying it is a bad idea to talk to a tax attorney but you should get a second opinion as well. At Tax Debt Advisors we offer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/contact-us.html\">free tax consultations<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>3. Don\u2019t Make A Decision Based On Fear<\/strong> \u2013 Do you think you need a tax attorney because you filed fraudulent tax returns, you might be disappointed. Tax lawyers generate income based off of fear. Most of our tax clients started with a tax attorney, only to find out that they try to intimidate you into thinking you have a bigger tax problem than you do. And, that\u2019s almost always followed by a big retainer fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Feel Confident With Experienced Tax Representation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">When I have looked back over the years, the one common factor in bad decision making on my part, is when I was overly influence due to fear.\u00a0 I love the quote from one of the Star Wars movies that explains how Anakin became the evil Darth Vader\u2014the quote, \u201cIt was fear that pushed me to the dark side.\u201d\u00a0 If you have already had a consultation with an attorney ask yourself one question, \u201cDid he reduce my level of fear or just use it to get what he or she wanted?\u201d\u00a0 A good representative will always leave you feeling better, not fearful.\u00a0 A great representative will focus on the 99% that can go right and the wrong ones will focus on the 1% that almost never happens.\u00a0 When you are trying to decide if you need representation from an attorney consider taking the time to get a second opinion from me.\u00a0 I know you will be glad you did!<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Schedule A Free Tax Consultation In Arizona<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Schedule your free<a href=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/contact-us.html\"> <strong>tax consultation<\/strong><\/a> with Tax Debt Advisors today by giving us a call today at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:+1480-926-9300\">480-926-9300<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tax+debt+advisors&amp;oq=tax+debt+advisors+&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l3.3775j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x872ba8624f6ab7d9:0xa3a16091e18cf14b,1,\">5 Star Review:<\/a><\/strong> &#8220;Scott is professional and real. He looks out for me and is so thorough. He waived an IRS\u00a0penalty for me that a different accountant said couldn&#8217;t be waived. And it was so simple. He is so kind and really works with you. I now have multiple family members who use him and each of us all love him!&#8221; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tax+debt+advisors&amp;oq=tax+debt+advisors+&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l3.3775j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x872ba8624f6ab7d9:0xa3a16091e18cf14b,1,\">Rebecca O.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tax+debt+advisors&amp;oq=tax+debt+advisors+&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l3.3775j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x872ba8624f6ab7d9:0xa3a16091e18cf14b,1,\">5 Star Review:<\/a><\/strong><\/span> &#8220;Scott did an outstanding job helping my parents on their back due taxes. When I met him he was very professional and knowledgeable about how to approach the problem. Our issue took 9 months to resolve because of problems with how our taxes were filed (not his fault), but he stayed engaged and helpful the whole time even though we were very small clients for him. My parents don\u2019t have to pay anything back to the IRS. It just amazing, it was a burden and now it\u2019s such a relieve, such peace of mind. My dad comments that now he can sleep better without thinking about it. Thank you Scott!&#8221; <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tax+debt+advisors&amp;oq=tax+debt+advisors+&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l3.3775j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x872ba8624f6ab7d9:0xa3a16091e18cf14b,1,\">Pilar L.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 10px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6095 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Scott-Allen-2019-Photo-2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Scott-Allen-2019-Photo-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Scott-Allen-2019-Photo-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/taxdebtadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Scott-Allen-2019-Photo-2.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Our Service area includes:<\/strong> Mesa, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Komatke, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Waddell, Whitman, Wickenburg, Youngstown, Flagstaff, Tucson, Payson, Winslow, Sierra Vista, Page, Prescott, Globe, Yuma, Arizona.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IRS Tax Attorney in Arizona: When should I NOT use an attorney? 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