Fortress Tax Relief Reviews

David may be an angel on earth... I found myself in a HUGE mess. Embarrassingly huge... To call it overwhelming is the understatement of the century. If you have any overwhelming tax debt at all, PLEASE get help. And then be more careful after... 😊 I feel like I owe the rest of my life to David. For real. He literally saved my life.

Name of Tax Pro: Stephen K. **. Review Text Submitted: Stephen's attorney David ** with Fortress Tax Relief has work with me over the last 8 years in helping me with past tax issues regarding my business. It was a very complicated case and David, and his team work hard to provide a resolution with the IRS. David was always available to answer any questions I had. He was very informative as he guided me through the process of working with the IRS. David was diligent in working with me and the IRS with providing me the best resolution I could expect. I highly recommend David and Fortress Tax relief. Fortress is a very professional company that will help and guide you through a difficult process. Keith

I highly recommend David ** and Fortress Tax Relief. I had several years of back taxes to deal with, and David helped me get set up with a payment plan that worked best for my situation. From the beginning, David and the team were upfront, honest, and clear with me. They explained that an offer in compromise might not be appropriate for my circumstances, which saved me a lot of wasted time and helped me focus on the best path forward. David was extremely responsive throughout the whole process, and I could not be happier with the end result. Again, I highly recommend David ** and Fortress Tax Relief for any tax issues.

Attorney Stephen **'s partner David ** handled my large and complex tax case. Mr. ** was very easy to work with and has a very strategic approach for tax resolution for individuals as well as businesses. I highly recommend Fortress Tax Relief and Attorney David **.

For years, I carried the heavy burden of tax debt, convinced that working harder would eventually get me back on track. But despite my best efforts, I kept falling deeper into a cycle of penalties, compounding interest, and mounting stress. In my search for real help, I eventually found Fortress Tax Relief—a firm that immediately stood out because they assign licensed attorneys, not clerks or call center staff, to handle cases. That distinction would prove to be critical. But before I made the decision to work with Fortress, I made the unfortunate mistake of hiring another company that seemed reputable at the time.

When I look at the value a service provider brings—whether in my personal or professional life—I usually boil it down to two things: price and results. With Fortress, I felt I paid a fair price, but the results went way beyond what I ever expected. I had fallen into serious IRS debt after self-funding a startup with my retirement savings. My goal wasn’t just to set up a long repayment plan—I wanted to actually reduce the IRS’s taxes, interest, and penalties. Fortress made that happen. In the end, we closed my IRS matter with a six-figure reduction. To say my expectations were exceeded would be an understatement. I can honestly say I’d highly recommend Fortress to anyone dealing with IRS issues.

I was very grateful to receive the help and expertise provided by the staff at Fortress Tax Relief. They helped me tremendously, by walking me through the process of all the steps required to assist my elderly Mother in resolving a complicated IRS issue. They assisted me in stopping any garnishments or property seizures that would have taken place without their help.

I’ve had the good fortune of being represented by David ** of Fortress Tax Relief. I would characterize Mr. ** as tenacious in the best sense of the word as it relates to the handling of my case with the IRS given his dogged attention to detail and a work ethic second to none. Add to this his adeptness at navigating the complex landscape of IRS policies and procedures and you end up with an attorney who leaves you totally confident that you are being represented by someone who possesses an abundance of legal skills and who takes great pride in their work. I sleep much better at night knowing that my case is the capable hands of David **.

I am 73 years old and have unfiled taxes for years gone by for both Oregon and the IRS. I had a really hard time finding anyone with any good experience, dealing with the state of Oregon in particular. I finally contacted Fortress Tax relief and was given a great team headed by David **. It turned out to be the best call I ever made! I owed the Oregon Department of revenue over $70,000. David ** and the Fortress Tax teams years of experience settled my debt for under $6000! There is absolutely no way I could have done this on my own! I highly recommend Fortress! They actually do what they say!

I’m 66 and was in for $80k. Financial Fortress set me up with a fantastic team headed up by a very experienced, talented and patient lawyer David ** and his team. Although my case took some time based on the IRS rules and my circumstances. The end result worked out well and the settlement to the IRS was about $1,000.00. This took so much stress away and I’m grateful!

Called Fortress Tax Services for questions regarding extended time to file due to my w2. Representative was very pleasant and assured me I had until Sept for late taxes, also regarding questions about an amendment and how to go about it. He was very helpful and it was a pleasure.

I can’t say enough good things about Fortress Tax Relief (David)! From start to finish, their team was professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. It took me a while to gather all my documents, but they never rushed me and were always supportive throughout the process. I had a significant tax debt—even though I was making my monthly payments, it felt like I was never going to get out from under it. To make matters worse, I added new taxes from the next year. I was completely overwhelmed. Fortress stepped in and took the stress off my shoulders, handling negotiations over several months to get me a plan that was actually affordable and manageable. Their expertise and dedication truly made a difference. If you're feeling stuck with tax debt, I highly recommend Fortress Tax Relief—they helped me find a way forward when I couldn’t see one myself!

Peter and Karlin at Fortress went above and beyond to help my dad resolve his IRS and CA DOR debts after he fell behind due to major medical issues. Their expertise and experience were evident, throughout the process—they knew exactly what to do and how to handle everything with confidence and efficiency. Beyond that they showed genuine care, respect, and kindness, acknowledging not just my dad’s financial struggles but his health challenges as well. Their professionalism and compassion during my dad’s final years made a stressful situation easier and we are incredibly grateful. Highly recommend Fortress!

Mr. ** and Katie over at Fortress Tax serv Relief are very professional. My husband and I saw that they immediately went to work on our tax issue. We feel confident they will be able to resolve Our issue,

The lawyers at Fortress Tax produce extraordinary results. They have experience that is integral for creating and negotiating a settlement on behalf of their clients. I did a lot of research and am grateful to have discovered and ultimately chosen Fortress. David’s knowledge of tax law was life-changing for me. This is a stressful process, and his staff, led by Katie, provided terrific support that lessened any anxiety. Thanks to Stephen for running an exemplary company!

We are longtime clients of Fortress Financial. The best decision we ever made was choosing them to handle our issues with the IRS. David and Katie are the BEST!! They stay on top of things and are always an email or phone call away to answer any questions or concerns we might have!! Highly recommend them!!

David **, and his assistant Katie ** were a pleasure to work with and resolve my tax issue in the matter of days. Katie was great. She returned all of my phone calls properly and was there to help me through a tough time. I would recommend Fortress to anyone who has tax problems.

Working with the staff at Fortress was great, they were very professional and immediately calmed our fears. We worked with Peter and Karlin and they were able to get us on the right track and they did a magnificent job working with the IRS on our behalf. I would highly recommend Fortress.

The COVID pandemic, (which severely compromised my business) along with family illness and loved ones passing in both my and my wife’s families, caused us to get behind in paying our IRS taxes. My wife lost her brother due to complications from diabetes. I had just lost my father. We were overwhelmed and knew we needed help, but where to turn?

After a series of unexpected events, including the pandemic lockdown which was catastrophic to my industry worldwide and a subsequent 8-month! industry strike and general work slowdown, I found myself hopelessly behind in paying my IRS taxes. Of course, with that string of bad luck, naturally the IRS decided that now would be the best time to demand payment. Might as well kick me when I’m already down.

Amazing service!!! I had David **, work on my case with the IRS. The IRS wanted me to pay $5000 a month for 4 months to pay off my tax debt. David negotiated $300 payments! David and his team handled everything. They answer all your questions and are honest about what they can do for you. I would highly recommend fortress tax relief.

I could not be happier with the service. Provide what is needed in a timely manner and they will take care of the rest. My tax issue was huge. I paid the flat max fee that was beyond reasonable and they were able to work directly with the IRS and were able to have my penalties and interest removed. Roughly 200k. If it is possible they will do it. They really do care about their clients.

I can't say enough good things about Fortress and David and Neil. I was in a position that I had no idea how to get ahead of and they were able to come up with a solution that works for everyone. I had an IRS field officer involved that was VERY aggressive, even going as far as to levy my paycheck. David not only got that released but he structured a payment arrangement that I could handle. David absolutely went to bat for me. There are a lot of companies out there that only care about getting your money not helping people in tough positions. That was not the case with the Fortress team. They took the time to get to know my situation and me. Thank you David and Neil. You guys are awesome.

I’ve been working with Peter and Karlin at Fortress to resolve my tax nightmare. I was at my last resort when researching tax attorneys and luckily went with Fortress. My situation had been an almost decade-long stress for me that I felt had no solution. It is such a relief it is to finally have someone in my corner who could explain to me what happened and what steps to take moving forward. I didn’t know what caused the issue in the first place and it was so frustrating... I thought it was possibly a mistake that could be corrected but had no idea how to even start. Peter and Karlin have guided me all throughout this process and are responsive whenever I have questions. I would happily recommend Fortress Tax Relief; I am so glad I finally got a professional involved-- I just wish I had done it sooner!

Dealing with the IRS can be very stressful, confusing, and frustrating. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly Fortress Tax Relief was able to accept my case, advocate on my behalf, and accomplish what I needed. Their staff is professional and effectively communicates every step of the process and what to expect. I found their prices to be very reasonable, as they saved me several thousand dollars. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Fortress. I highly recommend their services.

I was quite satisfied with the settlement Fortress was able to get for me. Their service fees are very competitive compared to some of the other tax services. I came to Fortress with a tax bill over 210k and they were able to reduce my debt to 60k. I can't say enough about the fine and quick job I received from Fortress.

Fortress is the real deal. I’ve worked with David ** for several years and he was absolutely terrific. My tax situation was difficult to resolve, but he brought his experience and knowledge with him to help me negotiate a settlement with the IRS and a satisfactory offer in compromise, all with incredible patience. I highly recommend David and his team at Fortress to help you resolve any tax issues you may have.

Fortress Tax Relief helped me figure out what needed to be done and guided me along the way. I finally got Tax Relief with their help through this long journey. I didnt know where to start of who could help me. But it was a easier process with their help. I would highly recommend Fortress Tax Relief.

Attorney David ** and his assistant Amber ** were amazing to work with. Very professional and always quick in replying to any of my questions. They kept me updated on my status. They helped me to find comfort and peace in my situation with the IRS. Thank you guys so much and I will definitely refer you to my friends and family.

Incredible experience! I've had my tax issues fixed by Fortress Tax Relief and especially by David **. The entire staff is fantastic. We appreciate the detail and excellent follow through in every part of our dealing with them and of course the peace of mind that this issue is behind me. These people really know their business and care about ours. We highly recommend Fortress Tax Relief as they fixed my past issues caused by the bad choice I made in hiring a poor tax preparing company. Taxes have always been so confusing but they made this nightmare a breeze. Thanks so much and I hope to never have to use them again!

My attorney and his team got me the results I needed to pay off a tax liability after my spouse passed. It was too complicated for me to manage myself. They were able to get 10s of thousands of penalties removed. They were communicative, clear and responsive. I would recommend their support if you are in a tax bind. Thanks!

I found Fortress Tax Relief in an article by Forbes that rated them #1 and did a lot of research before I reached out. I am very glad I decided to hire the firm. The owner Stephen ** called me and was very professional, taking his time to fully explain the services provided. I was connected with my Lawyer David ** & Neil ** and they have made my journey easy as can be. They were able to deal with all of the red tape and provide me with a payment plan I can actually afford rather than the payment plan the IRS tried to enforce on me. The value I received was not having to spend countless hours stressing over paperwork. As a business professional I can recommend the service without hesitation.

My first-time experience this year with Fortress Tax Relief was extremely positive. It was also the first time I'd ever found myself in the kind of tax situation where I realized I needed to avail myself of the kind of services that Fortress provides. My problem was both straightforward and highly anxiety-inducing. I knew I owed the government several years of tax payments, had no immediate strategy for resolving the matter; and meanwhile the debt was increasing daily as I continued to accumulate interest on that debt.

I’m an accountant helping friends with nearly $100k in unpaid federal taxes. I realized the situation needed more expertise than I had. David and Shea got into the nitty gritty of the financial situation, helped us sort through different options, and then secured an installment agreement that is doable. Both were very responsive anytime we reached out. I would use them again and would highly recommend Fortress.

I researched tax relief companies, spoke with a few and decided to go with Fortress Tax Relief. I am so glad that I did. David and Shea are so knowledgeable, professional and helpful. I was very stressed about my IRS issues and couldn’t resolve on my own. David F, tax attorney worked diligently and secured an IRS resolution. David F and Shea answered all of my questions through the process and also so timely and calming. Fortress Tax are true professionals and care about what they do.

I’m not one for normally writing reviews, but I thought I should share my experience because searching “Tax Relief” reviews is how I came to work with Fortress Tax Relief. If you are like me, you have encountered a seemingly impossible tax problem. The good news is you are looking for professional help. There are a lot of companies that say they can help. “Reduce your debt for pennies”, or basically get you off the hook for little work. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. That’s where I decided I needed real-world experienced pros. The verified client reviews guided me to Fortress.

I would really like to thank Foremost, especially David and Shea, for all their hard work. Their communications were always prompt, and they took the time to make sure I understood my options. And, they were able to get results from the IRS extremely quickly! Their efforts were able to reduce my tax debt to just 25% of what I owed, and they set up a very economical pay-back plan for me. The peace of mind was well worth the money. I wish I had contacted them several years ago.

Fortress has been great, and it’s been money well spent. I was in a mess that spanned several tax years, and I’d reached the point where I didn’t realistically know where or how to start unraveling it. From Mike **, who did the initial outreach, to Peter and Karlin, who handled my case, I’ve had a good experience with great results. I’m now on a payment plan with the IRS that will save me thousands of dollars overall, and one of the biggest stressors in my life has been resolved.

Early this year, I was fed up with the SECOND tax resolution company that promised to help me get a handle of my HIGH six figure tax bill. After going back and forth with this company and constantly supplying them information, they came back with a payment plan that was only $200 less than what I had been originally paying with the first company! Total waste of time and money! I was very disappointed. I did not have the resources to cover this expense and my anxiety was through the roof. I just so happened to run across a review for Fortress that stated they were the best in resolving extremely high tax debt and I almost didn't call but something told me to give it one last chance. I am so glad I did!

If you are struggling with IRS or State tax issues I HIGHLY recommend Fortress. Due to personal reasons and COVID we had to shut down our business a couple years ago and we were behind with both the IRS and state with debt over $100,000. David ** and Shea ** were absolutely amazing in helping us reduce what we owed to under $15,000! I'm sure you can imagine the huge relief we had! As we were struggling along the way they were even kind enough to allow us to make a payment plan for their time and services. Highly recommend, Thanks again!