Discovery Lab
Verify Your Tax Resolution
Paid a tax relief company thousands of dollars? Not sure if they actually did anything? Your IRS transcripts tell the truth.
The tax resolution industry is plagued by companies that charge $5,000-$15,000 upfront, then do little to nothing. Common tactics:
- Charge "investigation fees" but never pull transcripts
- Claim to file OIC but never submit it
- Promise Installment Agreements that never materialize
- Go silent after cashing your check
The IRS doesn't careif you paid someone to help. If the work wasn't done, you're still liable.
Suspicious about your tax relief company?
Our $495 audit reveals exactly what they did (or didn't do) on your IRS account.
Red Flags We Find
These are the most common issues we discover when auditing previous tax resolution work:
Without a Power of Attorney on file, they couldn't legally represent you to the IRS. Your transcripts will show if one was ever submitted.
They said you're on an Installment Agreement, but your transcript shows no IA codes and levies are still active.
They charged you for an Offer in Compromise but your transcript shows no OIC pending codes (480/481).
They claimed penalties were abated, but your account shows continuous failure-to-pay penalties (Code 370).
What We Verify
Our "Audit the Auditor" service checks your official IRS records for:
- Form 2848 or 8821 acceptance date
- Installment Agreement status codes
- OIC submission and processing codes
- Penalty abatement credits (if claimed)
- Lien release or withdrawal status
- Current account balance vs. what they told you
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You Authorize Access
Sign Form 8821 so we can pull your current IRS records directly.
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We Pull Fresh Transcripts
Get the latest data directly from IRS systems — not old documents the other company gave you.
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Cross-Reference Claims
Compare what the old company said they did against what IRS records actually show.
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Detailed Report
You receive a clear breakdown of what was done, what wasn't, and what needs to happen now.
What If We Find Problems?
If your previous company didn't do the work, you have options:
- File complaints with your state Attorney General and the FTC
- Request chargeback if you paid by credit card
- We can take over your case and do the work properly
Continue Your Discovery
Find Out What Really Happened
Our Enrolled Agents pull your official IRS records to verify if the work was done. Get the truth for $495.