Anonymous

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Taxmasters cheated me out of $ 4000. How can I get it back. They did nothing they promised me.
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Dorette Mqk

Ripped off for $6000 by Tax Masters' vile and deceitful operation ...

Ripped off for $6000 by Tax Masters' vile and deceitful operation ...
I engaged the company due to an inappropriate claim of the IRS for back taxes. Tax Masters did nothing for their 'fee' other than to cause non-lawyers to manage my filling out forms .. I lost $6000 to these thieves. Their promises and advertising clearly stated that legal experts will manage my case. Yet, after cashing my check, they made NO contact with the IRS whatsoever. Further, when their scam was discovered they failed to notify me and, presumably others, of the issue. Even now, though my 'case' with them was several years ago, I have never been notified by any party, including 'bankruptcy' or 'class action' attorneys notwithstanding the fact that my contact information, including email address, was present in their records. Jon Anderson tkjtkj@***.com
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Loss:
$6000
Reason of review:
I was victim of a scam which stole $6000 from me.

Preferred solution: Full refund

Calvert Qcp

Taxmasters ripped me off!

TM gave me the run around, filed the federal but not the state, and wanted another $2,700.00 from me for that. Without warning they took out $1,350.00 out of my bank account. Called and called but no results. Want my $2,700 back from TM! They have done this to me and others. Their employees were trained to give callers the run around asking repeated questions over and over...think I spoke to every employee keeping a record of names. So infuriating to do this and I shoild have just gone to a CPA, but when you see an advertsement on CNN you would think they would be reputable. These people should be in jail! N. Friedman
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Anonymous
map-marker Desert Hot Springs, California

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They suck !!!! They are thieves. !!!!! Don't use their services.
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Tyesha Akv
map-marker Johnson City, Tennessee

Took $30,000 up front...

We were desperate to get our taxes resolved. Dave Ramsey highly recommended Tax Master to my husband. When they said our tax audit for a 5 year span would take $30,000 to resolve we panicked and sent them most of our savings. We need our money back. Someone should be held accountable for giving back our savings. When contract are signed in America the consumer is never protected! We have since hired two more services. The second did the same as tax masters. It is ridiculous how stressed the idea of owning the fed government affects our society! Please help!
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Guest

You were better off going to a Tax Attorney or a CPA.

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/taxmasters-accused-fraud-deception/story?id=1336****

Anonymous
map-marker Mansfield, Ohio

I Robert Tanner here in Mansfield, Ohio hired tax master to help me resolve my IRS Dept and got ripped off they took all my money I had been sending to them to resolve the problem now I am in deaper

then I was before. Please can someone help me with dealing with tax master taking my money now they are filing bankruptcy. I robert tanner in mansfield, ohio at p.o box 912 mansfield, Ohio 44901 hired them to help me and they went in to bankruptcy. Where is the money I did send to them on monthly basis. I am now in a no win situtation this should not be allowed by the government to do these things to people can I please get help with this please contact me at 419-512-**** I need help as soon as possible.
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Loss:
$25000
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Phuong Dvn

Did you get a resolution on this? Tax Defense Network did same thing to me. Now I am stuck.

Lissette Ufk
map-marker Port Murray, New Jersey

$1200.00 deposit not acted on or returned

Updated by user May 07, 2013

Tax Masters filed bankruptsy March 19, 2012. They have an estimated $50,000.

There are over 20,000 complaints. To date I believe no one has had money returned nor will they see the money they lost.

There is no resolution to date. However, there are a number of Attorney Generals from different states involved in this case.

Original review Apr 05, 2013
MY son was going into bankruptcy because of the taxes he owed. I saw the TV ad on Taxmasters and contacted them. I was told I had to send in $1200.00 deposit, so I did for my son Bryan Patrick Cullen, my name is Christine Constance D'Onofrio and the check was drawn on the bank of America. My son sent in all of his paperwork as requested and nothing happened. Nor was there any correspondence. I called several times and got different people and went no where. I called Texas Police Department but they could not help. We have had $1200.00 dollars stolen from us fraudulently when my son was facing a crisis.
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gjrichard R
map-marker Lagos, Lagos

TaxMasters: 4 years, 29 contacts, 163 emails, nearly $11,000, No help.

This is kind of long winded, but after nearly 4 years, dealing with 29 different contacts, 163 emails, phone calls that I cannot count, most of which went unanswered, around $11,000, and absolutely no help, I have a lot to say. I had allowed myself to get behind in taxes owed to the IRS. My fault admitted. But behind I was none the less. So in July 2008 I contacted Tax Masters .The representative talked a good talk, and said all the right things. On 30-July-2008 I received the following email from Tax Masters concerning the IRS, and how I would benefit with TaxMasters services. Dear George, Thank you for contacting TaxMasters about your tax problems. In dealing with the IRS, remember a few very important things: If at any time you receive forms or notices from the Internal Revenue Service, contact us immediately. IRS letters, especially Certified Mail, often serve as notice of deadlines. IRS deadlines can be as short as 10 to 15 days. It is important we have the chance to respond to preserve your rights. If you receive a phone call from an IRS agent, or if an agent comes to your home or business, please contact our office immediately. Any information you provide to the IRS will be used to collect money. Once we are retained and have a Power of Attorney on file with the IRS, you have the right to insist that they speak with us instead of you - even if the agent should state otherwise. The problem will not go away. In fact, if you put off dealing with your tax problems, the IRS can, and likely will, levy your bank accounts, garnish your wages, and seize your personal property, including your house. The IRS, under certain circumstances, can even put you in jail. The peace of mind you will find in putting your IRS problems behind you is only a phone call away. Instead of worrying about losing your paycheck, your bank account, and even your house, consider how good you will feel after putting your IRS problems behind you by calling TaxMasters. You may want to wait to deal with your tax problems. The IRS won't. TaxMasters 900 Town & Country Lane, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77024 800-581-**** 281-497-**** 713-463-**** fax On receipt of this email, I jumped in hook, line, and sinker. Along the way, there were numerous occasions, that I know of, when I in the nick of time to meet IRS deadlines. And then maybe there were times I did not. I do know that there were at least three occasions that finally after constant calling and frantic emails, I barely made deadlines for extensions, submittal of information, and filing of returns. I have had to amend two returns where information provided to TaxMasters for filing was omitted costing 10's of thousands of dollars. And now as per TaxMasters, they are no longer representing me. But I will get back to this On April 12-13, 2012, after returning from an overseas assignment, I get a notice from United States Bankruptcy Court that was sent on 18-March-12 that TaxMasters was in Chapter 11. Again I attempted to contact any one of the 29 reps that I had been dealing with, No answers to emails, or phone calls. And Chapter 11 or not, I was still depending on TaxMasters to: "put my IRS problems behind me because I had called TaxMasters". Fortunately, I did not get TaxMasters to file the 2011 return. I had had my fill of them, and hired a local CPA. My returns had been completed, and also fortunately, I had until 17-April to file. I will take this opportunity to suggest: Get someone local, who you can deal with one on one. Finally with no way left to go 13-Apr-12, I called the IRS agent who had been assigned to my case. He was out, and returned my call on 16-Apr-12. I explained my dilemma, His answer was essentially most tax firms that are advertising on TV about paying pennies on the dollar are all the same. They make big promises, but their main goal is to keep their clients hanging for as long as they can. A speedy compromise would mean less time spent, therefore less money for the firm. They may not file chapter 11, but they do little for the client except accrue penalties and interest. I must note, that his understanding did nothing to decrease the debt owed, but by contacting them on expectation of what to do with the completed return. I could go on and on about TaxMasters, and "what a sorry group they are, and remember, the lesser parts make the whole". Also, I am sorry to have dealt with them. But I will suffice with a last comment: The IRS agent told me that he had tried contacted TaxMasters about my installment agreement, and was told that I had changed jobs, and they were no longer handling my case. So after taking my money for nearly four years, not to mention all the sleepless nights, they dropped me without even the consideration of notification by any contact what so ever. If I had not contacted the IRS directly, who knows? Let's just say it would be even less nice than at present.. Moral of the story: If you know anyone that needs assistance with IRS issues, suggest that they hire someone local, and possibly contact the IRS themselves. I should have in 2008. The only true thing that TaxMasters sent in the email: "The problem did not go away", Even after hiring TaxMasters.
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John N Mzy

No "possible contact the IRS themselves", but to absolutely contact IRS yourself and deal with them by yourself!! Most people have absolutely no need to hire a lawyer, CPA or anyone else to represent them.

Even if you know you messed up, the best thing to do is talk to IRS. As long as you are telling them the truth about what happened and your present financial circumstances, they will help you. TaxMasters is now history.

That was an expensive mistake. But, that's how you learn.

Sandra R Wjr
map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Stole from Disabled Person

They said they would do an audit and get back to me, they did within 24 hours they explained that they could reduce my taxes owed and the cost would be $1,200.00 and this could be paid by cc in 4 payments of $300.00. They had collected 2 payments, that is when I heard they were going bankrupt, I called and asked that they discontinue the withdrawals, they said an agreement was an agreement. I called my bank and they explained since I used my cc I would have to cancel it, that was next to impossible.
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Guest

Dear "Stole from Disabled Person":

Many just like you were used by Tax Masters just to make a buck. Many just like you were stolen from by Tax Masters and allowed Pat Cox to live comfortably and wealthy giving his family members monies from the corporation to spend how they chose and then paying their bills with with monies collected from taxpayers in trouble like yourself.

Mr. Lee tried to correct that by questioning many of the business practices Tax Masters used and was fired for it. ABC News conducted an investigation into allegations just like yours and Mr. Lee was interviewed by Brian Ross to find out what was going on at Tax Masters and why the company was deceiving taxpayers out of money just to make Pat Cox rich knowing they were not going to fix anyone's tax problems.

Now, Pat Cox has left the country and is living in Argentina and living largely off taxpayer's hard earned money. Mr. Lee started his own company to try and erase the harm that was done to so many taxpayers by Tax Masters. He has reached out to many through letters offering his company's services to help right many of the wrongs that Tax Masters has done to many taxpayers just like you.

If you need assistance with your tax situation, just give them a call and talk with them. There is no charge and Mr. Lee will take the time to speak to you personally as will his other professionals. All are welcome to call and talk about their situation and discuss what Classic Tax Resolution can do to assist each potential client with their particular issue.

Check out their website at www.classictaxresolution.com and see if Classic can assist you. If you wish to contact them their number is 1-80*-***-****. There is NO obligation and NO sell tactics. Just honest information and an honest day's work if needed.

No upfront fees and a free consultation is given to everyone who calls.

Let them help you. I think you will be happy with the results!

non Aad
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Tax Masters destroyed me!!!

When I contacted Tax Masters, I told them I have a very sick child. Hospitalized almost every month for 7 months. They agreed to help by giving me payment installments. I needed help to resolve my tax issues. They quoted me a price of 2,200. As soon as I mad my final payment, I got a letter in the mail about them going bankrupt! They didn't help me. And they never answered the phone since. I am struggling with a young child who has a chronic illness. And I struggled to pay them that money. I need to get my money back. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to do it, but the info provided is a great start. Thanks
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jennie Csy

I'm sorry to hear that you were taken advantage of. I hope that your child is doing better.

We are a firm that can help you.

I would be glad to do it for no cost to you if your still needing the help. Please email us at abwbs@***.com.

Guest

Non:

Classic Tax Resolution understands the harmful effects Tax Masters has had on taxpayers such as yourself. That's why Mr.

Lloyd Lee started his company to undo the harm that Tax Masters had on those who trusted Pat Cox's company. Many like yourself had no idea that Pat Cox was using company funds to spend on himself and his family's expenses. He misused the corporation's monies for himself and authorized his Sales Managers to consistently lie to consumers about what his company could do for them just to collect monies to further his and his family's lavish lifestyle. The ABC news investigation by Brian Ross who interviewed Mr.

Lloyd Lee about Tax Masters showed in its video a live shot of Pat Cox leaving town after agreeing to an interview with ABC News. Mr. Cox left knowing he was guilty of what the investigation had on him and Mr. Cox refused to take any accountability for his actions.

Mr. Lee has since started his own company to try and undo many of the wrongs Pat Cox did to the Resolution industry as well as to many of Tax Masters' victims who trusted Tax Masters to take care of their resolution problems. Give Classic Tax a call at 1-80*-***-**** or go to their website and view the information that's listed. I believe you will find Classic to be a company wtih honesty and integrity which is part of their Mission Statement to each and every client thei work with.

Ask for Mr. Lee. He takes the time to speak with every one who wants to talk about their tax issues/concerns. Mr.

Lee is never too busy to take time out of his schedule to speak with anyone about their tax concerns. The call is free, the consultation is free and if services are needed there are no upfront fees and their rates are very reasonable.

Give them a try! Many have and many have been happy they did!

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Anonymous
map-marker Missouri City, Texas

Tax Masters location of owner

Mr. Patrick Cox was raised in Palestine, TX. His mother lives there. Palestine is in East Texas about 60 miles south of Tyler, TX. Maybe you can find him there??? Apparently Mr. Cox "took off," as filmed by a TV news crew, in Houston, TX which was the main location of his business. He was in front of a nice home with a very nice vehicle. Palestine, TX is not the home of the sharpest tacks in the tool kit. It is a small town with a small town outlook on the world. People there are not very helpful because they are apparently owning many deleterious traits.
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Guest

You could just go to his home at 247 HEDWIG RD, HOUSTON TX 77024

MakoMan W
map-marker Tampa, Florida

TAX MASTERS BIGGEST FRAUDS!

Hired Taxmasters 10 months back or so to assist me with an on going tax issue,of finding past years business transactions & costs associated with my biz.All I wanted them to do was do two simple things for me and also be in contact with a compliance agent to let the IRS know I was working on getting the issue resolved by professionals.I had first talked to a CPA and they told me they did not have the resources to do what I needed done....and their advice was "have you tried one of those places off TV?".So I took their advice and called Taxmasters and was very CLEAR on what I needed done.I explained my situation on the phone before hiring them.I paid them $6,500 upfront which was their standard fee they told me. Seven months later they had not done one thing I asked of them and what I had hired them for.They did send me a packet of long forms to fill out lol...I asked them if it was joke.The lady sounded confused....I then told her why I had hired them in the first place...She got very quiet and said let me call y I then verbally asked for a refund and sent in many cease & desist letters ou back.I waited all day and no call back.I knew something was up.I then called and asked for a refund and told them I was lied to and conned in my initial call when I paid the $6,500.They put me on hold and hung up on me.Right after that I started sending them so letters asking for a refund and to cease & desist anything they were doing for me and also revoked power of attorney.Never got 1 reply back them.I then paid an attorney in Texas $250.00 to forward my letter to them via email,and also fax it to them & send certified mail.Finally got a reply...that my account was be under review for a refund and it would take 60 days. Well 60 days has past and never heard a word back. Call after call ect... They claim that they have down sized the company and laid off lots of employees.That they are over whelmed with work and they still didn't have any word on if I was getting anything back or not. I WARN YOU DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH TAXMASTERS. THEY ARE SCAMMERS & CONNS. ALL THESE STORIES YOU READ ABOUT THEM ON THIS BOARD ARE TRUE! I have also started making a list of real employee names (some use fake names) and also where they live ect... We really need to start fighting back against these people...in a more personal way! And let them know what they are doing is wrong!
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$6
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Guest

I also was taken for $1,600.00 by tax masters i made a deposit for 1,600.00 and the very next day i asked for a refund . And the gave me the run around this was last year .

Can we file a class action law suit . This is another scam are they still running commercials?

If there is a list of people who got taken by Tax Master. Please let me know

Guest

Unfortunately, you will never see that $6500 again. TaxMasters goes to trial in Texas on March 19 for fraud and deceptive trade practices.

Their own lawyers are saying they will lose and will have an $18-20 million dollar judgement against them. The company is expected to declare bankruptcy and close at that point.

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millso o
map-marker Norfolk, Virginia

Paid $4700 to Tax Masters and did nothing

have a problem with IRS from money I took out of savings, saving admin did not withold taxes even though I requested they do so. Contacted Tax Masters, they said could reduce my taxes from 18K to about 5K. I pay Tax Masters $4700 up front and sign some papers, which I did, Tax Masters would contact the IRS, they did. Then I would have a Tax expert contact me with the settlement offer Tax Masters made with IRS. 3 years later about 200+ phone calls and much delays, lots of promises from Tax Masters, I get a notice from IRS of my pay being garnished. I got on the phone like crazy to Tax Masters. Guess what? Tax Masters won't answer! left messages. Then went on internet and found a site that said Tax Masters files Bankrupt in March 2012. I had to call IRS and set up my own payment plan with penalties, OUCH! I lost total of 25K. No call, E-mail, letter, smoke signal from Tax Masters. I do have to say IRS was very nice, and helped alot. I still have to pay, but did try to be nice.
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millso o

I didn't understand the letter, that is why I called Texas. I had to call IRS and settle with them.

Will cost me 400 a month forever. No word about suit or anything.

Guest

You will not get anything even close to $1100. TaxMasters has nearly NO assets.

Pat Cox pocketed the money and left the company broke. You can file a claim with the bankruptcy court, but don't count on getting a dime.

millso o

I did get a letter and called attorney, but their office will not call back. I did leave a message with my name, number, and case number.

There are 110000 of us and 190,000,000 doesn't go very far, each of us may get $1100.

The amount breaks down to $1727 but as you know lawyers and courts get theirs first, Cox goes to club med low security holiday. and we pay the bill.

Guest

Did you get a letter from the attorney? If so do you under stand it?

Because we don't. If you find out any thing let me know. Don't you think as clients of taxmasters we would get something from them. Like maybe someone else that can help us.

We were in trouble with our taxes and thought that we were hiring the best.

Haha. We don't know if they ever did anything for us since we get get whole of any one there...

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oconnortrb O
map-marker Roslindale, Massachusetts

ATTENTION EVERYONE:TAX MASTERS IS GETTING THEIRS

This is for all those who have been ripped off by Mr Patrick Cox aka TAX MASTERS.. The State of Texas has filed suit against Mr. COX for over $195,000,000... over 100,000 counts of fraud and other charges have been brought against him and TAX MASTERS. Along with the St. of Texas the St of Minn has found Tax Masters guilty by jury of misleading and deceptive business practices and suing them for $500,000 I sincerely hope this brings some relief to those concerned as it has I... Hopefully you'll be hearing more of this in weeks to come....
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Leota Bka
map-marker Aurora, Illinois

I am pissed

taxmasters screwed me out $3050 to resolve my tax problems but did nothing.i had to file chapter 13 bankrutcy to repay back the money.i owed over $21,000.taxmasters wanted their money up front and said that they took care of everything.i have proof of evrything that they sent me.i not only want my money back but also extra cash for pain,suffering,betrayal,lies,and deceptment.by meeting another pissed customer,i feel taxmaster should be in prison just like bernie madoff.they have taked my 2011 federal and state income taxes.i hate them.
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Anonymous
map-marker Boston, Massachusetts

Taxmaxters took $750.00 and did nothing for it

Taxmasters was supposed to negotiate with the IRS a tax that I should not have had to pay. Taxmasters did absolutely nothing on my behalf. When I called to complain I got a HUGE pass the buck. "Oh, that is not my department." "I'm not really sure what department you need for this...but it is not here" I'm sorry if anyone from Taxmasters does not know where to refer a call there is something very wrong. The all play innocent and dumb at the same time. Bottom line they did nothing for the money I had to give them which was $750.00. I want my money back!
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