The classic quip about death and taxes being the only guaranteed things in life starts to hit a little closer to home when you have an issue with the IRS. Add an audit, a large tax debt, some scary looking letter, or a visit from a Revenue Officer, and the “death” part might start to sound more fun than the “tax” part.

If your tax situation is quite complicated, it’s often a good idea to bring in a professional. Some of the specialized needs that my clients require include the following:

• review and respond to an IRS letter
• review or prepare a tax return
• negotiate a payment plan (Installment Agreement)
• file an appeal,
• obtain a reduced settlement (Offer in Compromise)
• obtain a remove of penalties
• determine eligibility for a particular IRS program
• implement a tax reduction strategy
• defense in an audit situation
• maximizing the benefits of international tax treaties
• protecting offshore assets

Who am I?

My name is Jassen Bowman, and I’m the guy that runs this place. I am an actual licensed tax professional that knows what the hell he’s talking about. I am licensed directly by the U.S. Treasury to represent taxpayers in collections, audits, and other tax matters. For more information about me personally, feel free to visit my personal blog at JassenBowman.com.

Company Information

Tax Help HQ is a “division” of Tax Liens HQ, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (there are only 6 people here, so it’s hard to call a part of the company a “division”). The firm is based out of Fort Collins, CO.

We are proud to be a “green” company by running a completely paperless office via the use of web-based technologies, and allowing all staff members to telecommute from home, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Mailing Address (use this address ONLY for mailing payments and requested documents):
Jassen Bowman, 340 S. Lemon Ave #6561, Walnut, CA 91789

Fax Number: (206) 316-8317
Phone Number: (970) 930-1040
Email: support AT taxhelphq DOT com

Fax and email are the suggested methods for reaching us, as we generally do not answer the phone live, nor return voicemails unless you are an active client or IRS agent.

Billing Policies

Full service representation and complex tax planning and analysis services are performed on an hourly basis at a rate of $450 per hour. As we work primarily with taxpayers with more complicated tax debt situations which require extensive hours to resolve, we require a $5,000 minimum retainer to begin work on a case.

Additional services, such as accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, legal research, and other necessary services in support of your case are billed at appropriate hourly rates.

All work is billed in one-tenth hour (6 minute) increments, rather than quarter or half hour increments like most firms (because seriously, leaving a voicemail for an IRS agent doesn’t take half an hour!).

For certain specific tasks, such as tax return preparation or Offer in Compromise application processing, we may offer a flat rate for that specific service, so please inquire for current pricing.

About Enrolled Agents

Enrolled Agents are one of the oldest Federally licensed professions in the US. Enrolled Agents were created in order to license individuals to assist the government in handling tax matters in relation to Reconstruction following the Civil War. Enrolled Agents have equal standing with CPA’s and attorneys in representing people in front of the IRS.

You can directly check with the IRS regarding the status of my license, and I encourage you to do this with ANY tax professional you are considering hiring (for CPA’s, contact their State Board of Accountancy, for attorneys, contact your state bar association).

List of state CPA boards
List of state bar assocations

To verify that somebody actually is an Enrolled Agent, contact:

Office of Practitioner Enrollment
P.O. Box 33968
Detroit, MI 48232
Phone: 313-234-1280
Fax: 313-234-1293
E-mail: epp@irs.gov

To check on the status of disciplinary actions against an Enrolled Agent, CPA, or attorney, contact:

Office of Professional Responsibility
1111 Constitution Ave., NW – Rm. 7238 Washington, DC 20224
E-mail: opr@irs.gov

Why can’t I find you on the NAEA web site?

I have never been a fan of trade associations, and that’s all the NAEA is. The majority of trade organizations are only interested in serving their own self-interests, not the interests of it’s members. The NAEA is actually pretty good in this regard, but I still do not personally see the point in belonging to a club just so I can say I’m a member — and that’s all NAEA membership gets you. They are in no way officially sanctioned by the IRS, and they have nothing to do with licensure or not screwing over your clients.

If you look up a tax professional on the NAEA web site and find them, it means one thing: They paid a few hundred bucks to the trade association to be there. That’s all it means — nothing else.

Why aren’t you listed with the BBB?

Pretty much for the same reason as the question above. However, my opinion of the BBB goes several steps lower. The BBB is supposed to be this consumer advocacy and protection organization. And yes, they do provide decent information about businesses that is better than nothing. However, don’t be fooled: The organization exists to serve it’s member businesses, NOT the consumer. The extent to which the BBB will actually assist a consumer with a complaint against a business doesn’t extend beyond sending a couple emails or making a phone call. In addition, the BBB has been proven to provide higher ratings to companies that pay the BBB membership fees or dispute resolution fees. This practice in no way benefits consumers.

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