Top Tax Professionals in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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 IRS or the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. Call (844) 545-5640 to ask about hours or to make an appointment:

Asheville

151 Patton Ave.

Asheville, NC 28801

Charlotte

Five Resource Square

10715 David Taylor Dr., Suite 1-300

Charlotte, NC 28262

Fayetteville

225 Green St.

Fayetteville, NC 28301

Greensboro

4905 Koger Boulevard

Greensboro, NC 27407

Greenville

2835 South Charles Blvd.

Greenville, NC 27858

Hickory

1930 3rd Avenue Lane SE

Hickory, NC 28602

Raleigh

7751 Brier Creek Pkwy

Raleigh, NC 27617

Wilmington

3340 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 103

Wilmington, NC 28403

Winston-Salem

251 N. Main Street, Suite 800

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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 North Carolina with their phone numbers:

Pisgah Legal Services LITC

City: Asheville

Phone: 800-489-6144 , 828-253-0406

North Carolina Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

City: Charlotte

Phone: 800-438-1254 , 704-376-1600

There is a wide range of tax relief professionals from local CPAs, EAs, and tax attorneys to big nationwide firms with hundreds of salespeople on staff. This guide explains how different types of tax pros approach tax relief and how to find the best help for your situation. It also talks about the inherent problems with most online reviews of the best tax relief firms.

Unfortunately, there are several big companies in the tax relief industry that put profits in front of consumers. This guide explains the red flags to be aware of when you're contacting tax relief companies for free consultations. Bottom line—be wary of big promises from salespeople who aren't licensed tax pros.

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