Beware of tax relief companies that seek to exploit a tax debt

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The statutory mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more.

Beware of tax relief companies that seek to exploit a tax debt


DES MOINES – A California tax relief company, National Tax Experts, of Glendale, California that mailed look-alike government overdue tax notices to Iowa taxpayers and businesses will cease sending the mailings to Iowans, through an agreement with Attorney General Tom Miller.

 

“These threatening mailings are clearly designed to look like official government notices and scare recipients into calling a phone number,” Miller said. “Those who call are offered tax debt settlement or tax debt reduction services, but unfortunately most people don’t qualify for the programs or debt reduction described in the mailings.”

 

Beware of tax relief companies that seek to exploit a tax debt. These companies often claim that, for an up-front fee, they can substantially reduce or even eliminate unpaid taxes. They may also claim to help you qualify for federal or state debt reductions and tax relief programs, penalty and interest removals, and installment agreements.

 

The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) encourages taxpayers to contact the appropriate government agency directly to address tax debt issues.

 

The IRS provides information on its collections process and payment options at IRS.gov.  IDR provides information at https://tax.iowa.gov/delinquent-tax.