The CuraDebt Tax Team: How We Match You With Tax Relief Firms
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How the tax matching works
The old CuraDebt tax team, the enrolled agents and staff who once handled cases directly, is not how this works today. CuraDebt moved to a matching model. It no longer does tax work in-house. Instead, it runs a free service that connects you with an independent tax relief firm suited to your situation.
Here is the flow. You tell us what you are dealing with, how much you owe, whether it is IRS or state, and whether there is any enforcement in motion. Based on that, we match you with an independent tax relief firm suited to your situation. That firm reviews your case and explains your options, and if you choose to move forward, you work with it under its own written agreement and professional obligations. CuraDebt is not your tax firm; the partner is independent.
There is no fee to submit your information and get matched, and no obligation to hire anyone. If you want to see what real resolution looks like, our guide on tax debt relief walks through the options a partner might use.
What tax problems get matched
Partners in the network handle the full range of IRS and state tax trouble. Common cases include:
- Back taxes. You owe for one or more years and need a realistic way to deal with the balance.
- Liens. The IRS has filed a claim against your property; a partner can work toward a release or withdrawal.
- Levies and wage garnishments. The IRS is taking, or about to take, funds or wages, and you need it stopped or released.
- Unfiled returns. Missing filings that have to be caught up before most resolutions are even possible.
- Offer in compromise. Settling for less than the full balance when you genuinely cannot pay it, which the IRS grants only in limited cases.
- Payment plans. Installment agreements that spread the balance over time, including partial-payment plans. See how an IRS payment plan works.
- Audits. Representation when the IRS is examining your returns.
Larger balances change the math on what is worth doing. If you are in that range, our breakdown of what happens when you owe the IRS more than $25,000 is a good place to start before you get matched.
Why a matching model for tax
Tax resolution is specialized work. Rather than keep a single in-house team and steer every person toward whatever it happens to offer, CuraDebt connects you with an independent tax relief firm whose focus fits your specific problem.
That matters because tax cases are not interchangeable. An unfiled-returns cleanup is different from an offer in compromise, which is different from fighting a levy. Matching means you land with someone who does that kind of work, instead of a generalist selling one product. It also keeps CuraDebt honest: our job is the match, not the sale of a program.
Picking the right firm still takes judgment on your part. Our guide, how to choose the best tax debt resolution company, lists what to look for and what to avoid so you can evaluate any partner you are matched with.
Eric's standards for tax partners
CuraDebt does not connect people with just anyone. Before a tax firm is part of the network, it has to be an established operation with a track record that holds up over time. CuraDebt reviews partners using business-level factors like public ratings, review patterns, complaint history, and observed conduct.
This review is not a certification, an endorsement, or a guarantee of any outcome. It is a filter meant to keep the worst actors out of the match. Any firm you retain is independent and operates under its own engagement agreement and professional obligations, and the decision to hire is always yours.
"Let me be straight about what the tax team is now, because it changed. For years CuraDebt had enrolled agents on staff doing tax resolution directly. When we moved to a matching model, that stopped, on purpose. We do not do the tax work in-house anymore. What we do is connect you with an independent tax relief firm suited to your situation. I would rather match you with the right firm for your exact problem than push everyone through one in-house team that has to fit every case. It is free to get matched, there is no obligation, and the firm you hire works for you under its own agreement. If you owe the IRS and you are losing sleep over it, do not wait for a lien or a levy to force your hand. Get matched, get your options in writing, and then decide."
Eric Pemper, Founder of CuraDebt since 2001
To see how the choices compare, review the main tax debt relief programs and how an IRS Offer in Compromise works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CuraDebt's own tax team resolve my IRS debt?
No. CuraDebt no longer does tax work in-house. It is a free matching service that connects you with an independent tax relief firm suited to your situation. CuraDebt's role is the match, not the representation.
Who actually works on my tax case?
An independent tax relief firm. CuraDebt matches you to a firm suited to your situation. It is independent from CuraDebt and operates under its own agreement and professional obligations.
What kinds of tax problems can get matched?
Back taxes, tax liens, levies and wage garnishments, unfiled or missing returns, offers in compromise, IRS payment plans and installment agreements, and audits, for both IRS and state tax debt. You describe your situation and CuraDebt connects you with a partner who handles that kind of case.
How much does it cost to get matched?
Nothing. CuraDebt does not charge consumers a fee for submitting an inquiry or being matched. If you decide to hire the partner firm, that firm charges its own fee for the work, which you should get in writing before you agree.
How do the independent tax firms charge?
Independent tax firms typically use either a flat fee for a defined scope of work, or a two-stage fee, an investigation stage followed by a separate resolution stage. Always ask a partner to put the fee and the scope in writing before you commit.
Can a partner really settle my tax debt for less than I owe?
Sometimes, through an offer in compromise, but the IRS accepts these only in limited cases where you genuinely cannot pay the full balance. An independent tax relief firm can tell you honestly whether you are a candidate. No one can promise a specific settlement, savings, or outcome up front.
What if I have unfiled tax returns?
That is common and fixable. The IRS generally wants you current on filings before it will consider most resolutions, so a partner firm can prepare and file the missing returns first, then pursue a payment plan or settlement. Getting matched to a firm that does both keeps it simple.
I already have a lien or levy. Is it too late?
No, but it is time-sensitive. An independent tax relief firm can look into releases and options, but liens and levies move on the IRS's schedule, so the sooner you are matched, the more room there is to work. This is a case for a professional, not a do-it-yourself letter.
Is CuraDebt a tax firm or law firm?
No. Through this website CuraDebt is not acting as your tax resolution firm, law firm, or financial advisor. It connects consumers with independent partner firms. Submitting an inquiry does not create an attorney-client or representation relationship with CuraDebt or any referred firm.
How do I get started?
Use the free, no-pressure step on this page to tell CuraDebt about your tax situation. From there you are matched with an independent tax relief firm suited to your case, and you decide whether to move forward. There is no cost to be matched and no obligation to hire anyone.
Related Resources
- Tax Debt Relief: Your Options Explained
- How an IRS Payment Plan Works and How to Apply
- What Happens If You Owe the IRS More Than $25,000
- How to Choose the Best Tax Debt Resolution Company
- About Eric Pemper, Founder
- The CuraDebt Tax Team: Getting Clear On Your IRS And State Tax Options
- CuraDebt Tax Debt Relief: How It Works
- Tax Relief Options For Senior Citizens: What You Need To Know
- Tax Attorney Or Tax Debt Relief Firm: Which Is Best For You
