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American Tax Relief

4801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Werner of Pikeville, TN December 30, 2007

Werner of Pikeville TN (12/30/07)
In April of 2006 I called ATR. I was connected to a James Flemming who immediately stated that in order to retain their services I needed to deposit the amount of 5,500.00. The money was transfered immediately by wire transer. I was able to speak to James on two seperate occasions and we sent all necessary paperwork that he requested. When I could not reach him again, I was then directed to a women that said James was first on leave and then she later stated that he had taken a leave of absence and that she was taking over his accounts. I sent all the paperwork again to her as she could not find the paperwork I had previous sent.

They were suppose to contact the IRS but also failed to do so. After not hearing from them when the IRS deadline was fast approaching I was told by ATR that there was nothing that they could do for me and could not help me further. The bottom line is that I paid them 5,500.00 and I did not receive any help from American Tax Relief. I then had to paid the IRS monies owed which amounted to a sum of over 40 thousand plus dollars.

Stacy of Hillsboro, TN December 11, 2007

Stacy of Hillsboro TN (12/11/07)
I saw a commercial for American Tax Relief. I thought, finally an answer to my tax problem. I had gone through a divorce during the previous tax year. I am the owner of a small preschool in Tennessee. I fought for my preschool during the divorce and luckily enough I was able to retain sole ownership. Although, during the process of the divorce I began paying myself a regular salary due to the fact that I was now a single mom. I began having to make the choice between feeding my kids and pay my bills or pay the tax. I thought I could catch up on my taxes, but little did I know how quickly and enormously the penalties and interest would grow.

I called the 800 number hoping to work with someone knowledgeable about taxes. I really wanted to make a repayment plan. I was told by one of the Hannahs at ATR that I qualified for the penalty abatement program. I was under the impression once I sent in all of my paperwork they would begin to represent my company and resolve my tax issues. I was sent an enormous amount of paperwork to fill out and a huge amount of copies to send to the company. I would call the company to ask questions, be put on hold, told someone would return my call shortly and never would. The paperwork was so detailed that an average person could not understand what to send back to them. I spoke with someone who told me to just send it back incomplete! Yet, on the paperwork it clearly states not to send imcomplete paperwork.

After, some time had passed I spoke with Chris Hannah who proceded to talk to me like I was uneducated and told me that I had passed the time limit. I told him I had every piece of correspondence from the company and no where on the paperwork did it explain that there was any time line after only speaking to someone that I had to have the paperwork back. I understood that once they had all of my information they would move forward in representing me to the IRS. I was treated very poorly and the company attitude was not professional. They also tried to get me to pay an additional 4,000! I had to take out a loan for the first 4,000. I have no where elso to turn and now I am too afraid to hire another firm.

I am further indebted to the IRS due to the amount of time that has passed. I have not seen any action on behalf of the American Tax Relief. They took my 4,000.00 and did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for my company.

Richard of Batavia, OH October 31, 2007

Richard of Batavia, OH (10/31/07)
Well my story is the same as all the rest, I was taken by ATR.  They promised they would take care of my tax problem.  I got nothing.

Tonight I got a phone call telling me the IRS was now saying I owed more money then they first reported.   And now I need to pay ATR more money because there is more work to do.

I already paid them 4000 and now ATR needs 4600 to settle my trouble with the IRS.  Im out the 4000,and I'm still in trouble with the IRS!

Edward of Ashaland, OR October 19, 2007

Edward of Ashaland OR (10/19/07)
I called and asked for a receipt from American Tax Relief for the 11 thousand dollars I paid them to do tax work in 2006. Frist of all they never did the work !!! and then when I asked for a receipt they said I should have kept better records and paid the IRS. He Rick George ( if that's his name ) said he would not send the receipt from my payment because he saw that I complained about him. These people should be out of business. Why does the IRS let them continue ?

Don of Salt Lake City, UT October 3, 2007

Don of Salt Lake City UT (10/03/07)
I was laid off after 25 years with the same company, shortly there after I developed severe RA, I could not walk or use my hands, was on many perscription drugs. I withdrew some of my 401K but at end of year but forgot to include in my tax filing. Got a big bill from the IRS. Called ATR to get some help.

They charged me 5,500 and promised that they would reduce the amount owed and get me on a payment plan. During that time my wife developed cancer, need less to say we really needed their help, we got nothing for our 5,500.00. With all the medical bills we had to sell our home and now a year later I'm working with the IRS to avoid a lien......

I'm working two jobs and my wife is working full time and we are facing liens and levies......

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