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Posted by Matt | September 24, 2015

Tax Questions Answered

After speaking with Mr. Mish about a potential problem I was facing with the IRS he took time out of his day and answered all my questions regardless of the fact in his own words I didn't need to hire him for the situation. What impressed me is the advice he gave me on the call totally relieved me of... all the anxiety I was feeling about the issue. I thank God for people like him. The world could sure use a lot more attorneys willing to help like he does.

Posted by Daniel | September 23, 2015

Integrity, honesty, professionalism and compassion.

Darrin took time to advise me on how to resolve my tax problem on my own. I consulted two of the major tax relief companies which changed the amounts of the retainer just before I was about to sign a contract for them to represent me. I thought that the retainer amount should not have changed but I... do understand the fees for service will vary greatly based on the complexity of the case. Because I didn't feel comfortable with the way they did business I declined and began researching the internet. I learned of Darrin T. MIsh on You Tube and by watching his videos I contacted him about my individual tax debt of $41,588.35 from 1998 to 2008. Since a levy to garnish wages at $1,107.98 p/mo had already been enforced he said I should get transcripts of my record of account, verify the CSED (collection statute expiration date), and try to negotiate with the IRS on my own. On Thursday, 9/17/15 at 8:30am I went to the IRS office in Phoenix and initially the revenue agent said I owed the full amount. When I asked about CSED he acted like he didn't know what I was talking about so I asked to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor knew exactly what CSED was and after about 40 minutes of reviewing my case she called a individual taxpayer advisor to come to her office and instructed her to prepare a Form 688-D to release the levy on my wages. Then the supervisor told me that because the 10 year statute of limitations passed on tax years 2002 and older, I was not liable to pay the tax as it is unenforceable. She did say that I owed $6,308.39 and asked how much can I afford to pay each month, I said $600 and she agreed and prepared the Form 9465 for me to sign. The supervisor gave me copies of the Levy Release, Installment Agreement and transcripts to verify all CSED years 1998 to 2002 were unenforceable. The individual taxpayer advisor came back with a fax confirmation from my employer to verify they received the levy release and gave me a copy. I left the IRS office at 12:00 pm and called my employer and HR verified they received the levy release and will stop the wage garnishment immediately. I NEVER could have accomplished this without watching the You Tube videos from Darrin T. Mish and some additional research of my own. Darrin, you rock! and thank you for urging me to give this a try. I was totally prepared to ask you to represent me and send you a retainer if I was on the hook for the entire $41k. The main reason for my post is because even though I did not pay you for any advice or hire you to represent me, you were willing to take valuable time from your schedule to communicate with me and help me solve my tax problem on my own. That is a sign of integrity, honesty, professionalism and compassion. If I ever need your services or know of someone who does, I would be confident to refer them to you! By the way, I even sent Darrin a copy of the Form 688-D Release of Levy/Release of Property from Levy to show him the results. The only advice I can offer is the national tax relief companies don't compare to Darrin, do your research, gather your documentation, be polite and respectful when dealing with the IRS, be reasonable when agreeing to a solution, but stand your ground and make your position known. The entire experience with the IRS was friendly and courteous even if the revenue agent did act as if he didn't know about the 10 year statute of limitations on collecting tax debt. The supervisor was the key to the solution in my case. After 4 hours I reduced my tax debt from $41,588.35 to $6308.39 and stopped the wage garnishment of $1,107.98 p/mo and set up a $600 p/mo payment plan. I must admit Darrin T. Mish and his You Tube videos were the major influence on my tactics and the results. I could have posted about 1,400 more words (which) I sent to Darrin, but there is not enough space. If you need tax help, contact Darrin T. Mish!

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Replied last September 23, 2015

Daniel - I wish all clients took my advice like you did. Super happy that it worked out so well for you!

Posted by Coach Pat | January 31, 2015

returned call on Saturday

Darrin Mish is the very best. I have hired attorneys in business over many years and had a former business partner as an attorney. Darrin is head and shoulders above the rest. I can't say enough good things about this man. When others say it can't be done... Darrin says... How can it be done! He... knows his stuff and when it comes to the IRS and bankruptcy and even to stay off a foreclosure auction... Darrin is what I call from my rock and roll days back in the 70's... Darrin is truly "The Magic Man"! Darrin is a "Make it Happen" attorney! I have have known him and used him for a few years... the last time I had a consult with him it was on a Saturday... I was stressed and in a matter of 5 minutes... he gave me hope with 2-3 game plans for success that will work and my stress left in those 5 minutes. I felt like a ton a bricks were lifted off my shoulders because he knows his stuff and in turn gives hope to his clients for a positive desird outcome! Thanks Darrin!

Posted by jim | October 21, 2012

he saved me

I met with darin about 4 years ago not having filed taxes for 10 years and owing the irs 240,000, when the case was settled I owed just 26,000.... They helped me tremendously,I will say though that as his office has grown they have got a little less responsive than when he was smaller but I still wou...ld recommend him,he knows what he's doing and is good at it.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2012

He Definitely Did Right By Me!

I am a single mother of a small child. I used to be married but my ex-husband ultimately went to prison for abusing me and other various violent crimes. After he was in prison for a while, I got a letter from the IRS indicating that my husband and I owed $42321. He used to work under the table and ne...ver reported the income. When the IRS got the 1099 forms, the changed our tax return and it showed that we owed all that money! I didn't understand that since we filed a joint return, that I was on the hook for the big tax bill too. I went to see Mr. Mish thinking that I might be able to make a deal with the IRS. He explained how an Offer in Compromise works but said he wanted to try Innocent Spouse Relief first. He helped me fill out all the papers and submitted them to the IRS. After what seemed like forever (but really ... I used to be married but my ex-husband ultimately went to prison for abusing me and other various violent crimes. After he was in prison for a while, I got a letter from the IRS indicating that my husband and I owed $42321. He used to work under the table and never reported the income. When the IRS got the 1099 forms, the changed our tax return and it showed that we owed all that money! I didn't understand that since we filed a joint return, that I was on the hook for the big tax bill too. I went to see Mr. Mish thinking that I might be able to make a deal with the IRS. He explained how an Offer in Compromise works but said he wanted to try Innocent Spouse Relief first. He helped me fill out all the papers and submitted them to the IRS. After what seemed like forever (but really about 8 months) the IRS came back and said I didn't have to pay and they would go after my ex! The process took a long time but they explained everything along the way and predicted exactly what would happen. Overall, I am very satisfied and strongly recommend this law firm to anyone with a tax problem

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