Best Tax Relief & Resolution Services in Houston, TX

Houston-based tax pros understand how to work with the Texas Comptroller. They know the Texas tax code in and out. They are also well-educated professionals, bound by the ethical guidelines of Circular 230, who will help you find the best resolution options for your unique tax problems. 

In contrast, when you work with a big nationwide tax relief firm, you often never talk directly with a tax attorney. Instead, you deal with a salesperson who does not have tax education and is not subject to the rules of Circular 230. Unfortunately, the big firms are notorious for pushing clients into programs that don't really work for their situation.

Whether you live in Houston or anywhere else, there are only three tax pros who can represent you in front of the IRS, and they include CPAs, tax attorneys, and EAs. The designation alone qualifies these pros to represent you, but before you hire someone, you should make sure that they have experience with the type of tax issue you're facing. Consider their experience with Texas state taxes as well as federal taxes.

In Houston, eligible taxpayers can get help at the following LITCs:

• Lone Star Legal Aid LITC in Houston, TX (713) 652-0077
• South Texas College of Law LITC Houston, TX (713) 646-2922
• Houston Volunteer Lawyers LITC in Houston, TX (713) 228-0735

These clinics are staffed by tax pros from Texas, and they offer help to people dealing with tax debts or disputes of $50,000 or less if they earn under 250% of the poverty line or meet other eligibility criteria. 

The IRS has the following locations for in-person services in Houston. You can pay your bill, request monthly payments, and check your account at these locations. You can also pick up tax forms and request help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).

Downtown

1919 Smith St.

Houston, TX 77002

Northwest

12941 I45 N

Houston, TX 77060

Southeast

8876 Gulf Freeway

Houston, TX 77017

Southwest

8701 S. Gessner

Houston, TX 77074

If you don't pay taxes in Texas, you can face liens on your assets, or the Texas Comptroller may even garnish your wages, take your personal and/or business assets, or shut down your business. Learn what happens if you don't pay state tax and review options for getting back on track.

Can't pay your tax bill in a lump sum? Whether you've incurred the tax by filing a return or going through an audit, you may qualify to set up a monthly payment plan. Setting up payments can help you avoid unwanted collection actions, but the state may still issue a lien against your assets.

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