Top Rated Georgia Tax Resolution Professionals

Georgia has unique tax codes, operational processes, and resolution options. If you're dealing with a state tax problem, a local pro has the knowledge and experience required to solve that problem. Additionally, local tax pros are focused on providing their clients with the highest level of personalized services. In contrast, the big tax relief firms tend to lack experience with the tax laws in Georgia, and they are notorious for using aggressive sales tactics to push clients into programs that aren't necessarily the best option for their situations.

There are three tax professionals who can represent you in front of the Georgia Department of Revenue: tax attorneys, certified public accountants (CPAs), and enrolled agents (EAs). All of these pros can help you make payment arrangements, apply for settlements, deal with audits, dispute tax assessments, and appeal unwanted collection actions, but generally, only a tax attorney can represent you in court. When hiring a tax pro, look for someone who has experience with your tax problem. 

If you want in-person assistance, the IRS has the following locations in Georgia. Call (844) 545-5640 to ask about hours or to make an appointment:

Albany

235 W Roosevelt Ave.

Albany, GA 31701

Atlanta (Summit Building)

401 W. Peachtree St. NW

Atlanta, GA 30308

Atlanta (Woodcock)

2888 Woodcock Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30341

Augusta

Bldg 3 - 3154 Perimeter Pkwy.

Augusta, GA 30909

Columbus

6068 Business Park Dr., Suite 124

Columbus, GA 31909

Gainesville

329 Oak St

Gainesville, GA 30501

Macon

435 2nd Street

Macon, GA 31201

Rome

600 East First Street

Rome, GA 30161

Savannah

9 Park of Commerce Blvd

Savannah, GA 31405

Smyrna

2300 Lake Park Drive

Smyrna, GA 30080

At all of the above IRS locations, you can ask questions about your account and get basic help with tax law issues. You can also make payments with checks or money orders, and some locations accept cash if you have the exact change. Additionally, you can pick up tax forms, apply for payment plans on back taxes, and file Form 911 to request assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service. 

LITCs offer tax help to people who meet income guidelines or other eligibility requirements. Typically, to get help, your income must be at or below 250% of the poverty line, and you must be dealing with an issue related to $50,000 or less in tax. Here are the LITCs in Georgia with their phone numbers:

Operation HOPE ESL Pilot Clinic

City: Atlanta

Phone: 888-388-4673

The Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

City: Atlanta

Phone: 404-413-9230 S

JCVision and Associates, Inc.

City: Hinesville

Phone: 866-396-4243 , 912-877-4243

North Georgia Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

City: Lawrenceville

Phone: 888-267-6891 , 678-646-5661

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