Isai Bismark Cortez

I first called Isai in December of 2014 to talk about my boyfriend's tax debt. The situation was a mess. You name it, he had it; missing tax returns, a huge amount due in back taxes, tax liens, and a looming wage garnishment. Isai was immediately able to put my anxious mind at ease. He felt an OI...C was the best option for us. First, he filed all the missing returns. Second, he was able to stop a possible garnishment. Third, he filed the OIC. Warning, going the OIC route is a long process. Isai and Jason were upfront with how long it would take. During this time, we were in constant communication with them and never felt alone or abandoned. Isai and Jason were always very prompt, honest, and professional with getting back to us. Although it was pretty stressful for us, they put us at ease. Although there were times, I'm positive, I was a little overbearing, they always were very patient with me and took the time to answer all of my questions. After 8 months, my boyfriend's OIC was completed. He owed over $40k and the IRS settled for $500! If anyone needs tax help, please look no further. Isai and his team will give you honest and professional feedback. I am so thankful I found them. We were very stressed and overwhelmed and the entire Bismark team took amazing care of us.

You can only understand financial fears once the IRS “contacts” you. They contact you with leans, by freezing your accounts, taking half your earnings, and finally a letter in the mail just to let you know you are now in big trouble… and if you have a professional license they can suspend that too. T...his was my experience with the IRS. They cleared my small savings and emptied my checking. before I first contacted Isai, I owed well into the six digits. I was scared and didn’t know what if anything could be done; I certainly didn’t want to make things worse by trying to fix things on my own, so I started looking for help. I searched Yelp to see if any reviews could point me in the right direction. After reading comments on other companies who claim to provide tax help I came across Bizmark. What I found was the comments on Isai and the Bizmark team were different. They were different because people could feel that this team does care about the people it represents. Isai (the team captain) helped me at a truly difficult time in my life, giving me a second chance with how much I owed. In our first conversation Isai showed me our game plan (no messing around with this guy); it set me at ease to know that he knew how to attack my huge problem. Isai is genuine and sincere in his words and efforts. His approach is to help you in anyway he can. Isai never treated me like a client but always as a friend; every meeting was started with a handshake and a hug. Those are things that you just and wont get from businesses who claim to want to help but in reality only want your money. Isai has a great team behind him, and that is what sets the bar even higher for others to reach; Jason is smart and a super-cool cat, and Angela was always friendly, kind, and very professional. Right after hiring Isai he went to work. He stopped the wage garnishments, made sure I didn’t lose my professional license and always kept me up to date with what was going on and what I needed to do. Although there wasn’t much for me to do, when the Bizmark team asked me for papers I made sure not to waste any time in getting it to them and they did the rest. Isai kept everything truthful and honest with the IRS. That is very important because I don’t want to have to worry about any surprises in the future; and even with that Isai was still able to work a miracle for me. I can’t comment on what or how the Bizmark team dealt with the IRS because I have no idea, but I will comment on how much of a blessing piece of mind is. Just knowing you are not going to face a giant alone is a tremendous pressure off your shoulders. We always hear the commercials where they say “tax relief with pennies on the dollar”; but Isai, Jason and Angela delivered results with actions not words or empty promises. After you realize you need help (help with any tax/IRS issues), call Isai and see what it feels like when someone truly wants to help you and your family get into a better situation. Thank you Isai, Jason, and Angela… you gave me a second chance to do things right. Sean

Bismark Tax was a life saver in my tax audit. Isai was very helpful and reassuring during a very stressful time. He definetly works hard for his clients and is on your side. Isai even managed to get me a refund from the IRS. He made the process easy for me and also educated me on taxes. He has a gre...at team on his side as well. They all go above and beyond what they need to do to keep their clients happy. I had an issue with my scanner at the last minute and Isai sent one of his associates to pick up the paper work at my job. I felt that was very professional and kind on their part. Isai also gives back to the community by helping at risk youth which I think is really cool. The best decision I made was choosing Bismark Tax to represent me. Thank you!!!

I reached out to Isai Cortez back in 2013 after I had been fed up with receiving notices from the IRS that they were trying to collect on my past due debt. They placed a lien on my credit report and as you can imagine a lien from the federal government doesn’t make you an ideal candidate for any kind... of credit. I’ve seen many commercial for “Tax Attorney’s” who can help settle debt for pennies on the dollar. But let’s be honest, most of the time they sound like infomercials prying on late night television viewers. At first I was very weary of trying to settle and had no idea what the “offer in compromise” program consisted of, but Mr. Cortez explained it to me and after being out of options decided I would give it a try. The process itself was VERY slow and at times I became doubtful that we would ever reach an offer with the IRS. Mr. Cortez along with Jason Peart and the rest of his team had warned me of this, but I never expected it to be so long. The IRS likes to set strict deadlines for documentation they require and at times it was stressful but again Isai and Jason, worked with me around the clock and held my hand throughout the entire process. Truthfully, I did not think the IRS would even want to settle on my $120,727, but they did and they did for $500, yes you read that right five hundred. I am extremely grateful for the hard work, honesty and dedication of Bismark Tax and I would recommend anyone I know to give them a try.

I am in awe of the integrity and work ethic of Isai ! I apologize to Isai for not getting this up sooner. I pray you're NOT going to sue me for loss business as a result !! ;) lol. I got notice of A IRS FULL COMPLIANCE AUDIT (one month after President Obama’s IRS Scandal) I filtered Yelp look...ing for an attorney, as I knew I was going to need one. Plus, I’d rather give my money to an Attorney then to the IRS. Isai did NOT let me down on this intention. I saved paying beyond what otherwise I may have paid, my time included, had I not had the good Blessing of Isai's expertise. ! Isai was one of the first to show up on Yelp, and to me, had the best reviews. We met, I explained my situation. He listened; asked a few questions. When I was finished, he started to talk, and the more he talked, the more I realized he was The One to handle this. I slept good at night too. As we talked, discussed, and Isai explaining IRS motivations, modus-operandi, past US Government Actions (2007) causing AND increasing taxpayer noncompliance behaviors over time; arriving at present IRS audits to "motivate" all taxpayers to "VOLUNTARILY COMPLY"; we discovered we had a lot of similar views. This added additional validation that Isai is “The One” for my tax issues. An even bigger exceedance of my expectation was he charged a flat fee !! In the end, he and his staff seem to put in many hours putting my audit together. He saved me a lot of time having to deal with the details and nuances of an audit, a FULL compliance one at that. Up front, it was time consuming for me = getting all the receipts, and other documents, and recalling why I had my now ex-accountant prepare the returns the way I did, that Isai needed for Audit day. He is very patient waiting for additional or missing, yet needed documents; very non-judgmental, and was very good at jogging my memory when he knew from experience, there was a better, or more correct answer. Realize it is to ensure the best result on, and after, Audit day ! After Audit Day, He was responsive to my calls to get clarifications about responses I would get as a result of Audit Day. I began to feel guilty by this and still feel I owe him more ! Thank God for his integrity that he is good with the fees paid . . . I think ?? The audit is done! ! ! I am a poster boy for the IRS. “PAY UP the LEGAL AMOUNTS OWED TAX PAYERS; AND NOT A PENNY MORE !!!! “ Isai also negotiated the final amount owed and the terms of how it is being paid. I know it was Isai and his staff’s hard work, his structure for putting Audits together, experience of inter acting with the IRS, that saved me significantly more money, has my paying what I owe; through his expertise, knowledge of tax law, knowledge of changing motivations of HOW and WHY the IRS is collecting Revenue, and inter acting with the people at the IRS. An Added Bonus that I was not aware of at the time IS Isai has Street Smarts !!!. I am talking about Hispanic-Ghetto-Gang Member (EX-MEMBER! ! ! ) type street smarts! When I met him, and as the process progressed, I thought I was dealing with a person who was raised with mid-west values and in a sheltered, gated style, community. Wow. Thank God for this growth. He has truly come a long way, and I admire the result of his hard work to get up to and through law school ! ! ! (I presume passed California Bar exam 1st try ??? lol, as my comparison to John Kennedy, Jr (deceased) 5 tries at the New York Bar !!) I would recommend retaining the services of Isai NOW, before he has to control demand for his services by RAISING his retainer Fees, his Hourly fees, and STOPS offering flat rates !! I intent to use Isai for all my future Tax or Balance Sheet related issues. I am NO Longer living in the paradise State of California. Isai he is set up to do the work !!! No matter where I live . . . Thank God for Isai. I am very satisfied with his work !