Tax Solutions You Can Trust
At Hazlewood & Associates, we produce "passion driven results"
Tax Solutions You Can Trust
At Hazlewood & Associates, we produce "passion driven results"
About Hazlewood Tax Solutions, LLC
Our Mission
At Hazlewood & Associates, our mission is simple and that is to help hardworking individuals and business owners regain their financial freedom. A freedom that has been stripped of them by the IRS or other taxing authority. Owing back taxes or going through an audit can be a nightmare. Complicated tax codes, letters and forms make it almost impossible to gain any ground. We are a small firm with a passion to help others. Other firms and larger companies will tell you almost anything to "sell" their services to you. Advertisements that have words like guarantee and promises. We simply cannot guarantee an outcome. Honestly, no one can, and it be the truth. We guarantee one thing and that is that we will ethically, honestly and passionately help you resolve your tax issues. Let us help you stand up to them and ensure your rights are observed.
Our Services
Tax Resolution / Representation & Audit defense
Tax resolution: Tax resolution is the process of helping individuals and businesses resolve their tax problems with the IRS or state tax authorities. This includes negotiating settlements, setting up payment plans, removing tax liens and levies, stopping wage garnishments, and addressing unfiled tax returns. The time frame to reach a settlement/ resolution vary case to case and depend on an many variables such as the need to file past years, total amount owed and the promptness of the client returning requested documents. We strive to resolve all matters as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, we cannot guarantee an exact time frame.
IRS Audit protection/defense: Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits about one million federal income tax returns. While the IRS conducts audits at random, it also conducts targeted audits that are triggered by what appear to be questionable filings. If you are being audited by the IRS, you need to defend yourself regardless of why you are being audited, as an unfavorable audit determination could lead to substantial liability. Set up a free consultation to discuss your current audit or prepare for one in the future. We do offer proactive audit protection. This means that we will look at your past tax returns and current finances to determine if you are at higher risk of being audited. While we certainly cannot 100% predict action from the IRS, we can help mitigate the risks
Tax preparation
We currently do not offer general tax preparation on a regular basis. However, if you become a client and have unfiled years, we will prepare those years for you for a reasonable fee. We can also analyze past filings and determine if they have been prepared accurately to prevent issues from arising in the future.
Small business consulting
Starting a business is exciting. Running one can be rewarding. Unfortunately, a large portion of our clients were or are small business owners that did not understand the financial aspect of their business and are now dealing with the consequences. Maybe you or someone you know has the passion and drive but not the "know how". Do not worry.
Hazlewood & Assoicates will provide you a comprehensive analysis of your business. We will not come in and tell you how to run your business. We will provide you with helpful information and then work with you to introduce changes that need to occur, polish what is working and work together to make your organization better than it already is. In our small business consulting package, you will receive the following on top of in-depth conversations about what it all means and how to put that data to work for you and your business.
Business Plan:
- A business plan is a written document that outlines a company's goals, strategies to achieve them, and the timeframe for accomplishing them, essentially serving as a roadmap for business growth
SWOT Analysis:
- Strengths: Competitive advantages, unique resources, and what others see as strengths
- Weaknesses: What could be improved and where resources are lacking
- Opportunities: Trends to take advantage of and how weaknesses can be turned into opportunities
- Threats: What could harm the organization and what competitors are doing that could potentially negatively impact the business.
Process analysis:
- A systematic method for examining how work is done in the organization and how to improve it
Data analysis:
- A process that uses data to improve performance, optimize decisions, and generate insights
Overall, our small business consulting focuses on the following:
- Driving innovation
- Increase revenue
- Improve business processes
- Improve operational efficiency and cut costs
- Gain an advantage in the industry
- Be proactive about risk management
- Improve customer experience
- Optimize pricing, billing, claims, returns, compensation
- Develop new services and products to remain competitive
If you are planning to start a business or are operating one currently and just want to make sure you are taking full advantage of your resources, give Hazlewood & Associates a call today or shoot us an email and we will be happy to talk about what will be our privilege of meeting you and your business.
How it all works
FREE consultation
Explore the potential resolution
Retaining services/ initial fee
We offer a FREE, comprehensive consultation via telephone or video. We will also travel to where you are and meet in person. That is right!!! We will come to you.
During the consultation, we will gather information such as the current amount owed to the IRS and/or state, your income and expenses (estimated)and demographic information. We will also answer any questions that you may have and address any concerns. We want you to feel comfortable with us.
Retaining services/ initial fee
Explore the potential resolution
Retaining services/ initial fee
Once everything has been explained to you in depth and you agree, you would then retain our services if you desire. You will pay us an initial "investigation/discovery fee" This phase of our service is where we pull tax transcripts, look into unfiled years, collect notices you have received and three (3) months of accounts payable and receivable. Essentially, we need everything to create a financial portfolio that we will base your resolution on.
The initial retainer fee is a percentage of the current debt. We feel that our fees are very reasonable and below the industry standards. You will be made aware of this fee the day of the consultation and there will be no surprises. We believe in and practice transparency.
Explore the potential resolution
Explore the potential resolution
Explore the potential resolution
Once our specialists have had an opportunity to create your financial portfolio and have digested the material, they will inform you of potential opportunities to resolve the debt. You will be informed which solution will likely work best for you, the pros and cons of each and which will likely be accepted by the IRS or state. We will make the recommendation. However, the route we ultimately take is up to you as the client. Hazlewood & Associates makes NO guarantee of the outcome.
At this point, we will go over our representation/resolution fees. This is based on factors such as amount owed, the type of resolution we are attempting to achieve and if we need to file missing tax years. The IRS and state will not work towards a solution until all years are filed and you are fully compliant. You will know all fees up front. There will never be a change or surprise charge.
Everything will be approved by you first and stated in the client agreement. Unlike other firms and companies, we do not charge a "monthly fee" The only time you will pay monthly is if we set up a payment plan.
The payment plan options are three (3), six (6), eight (8) or twelve (12) months. The amount of time allowed to pay depends on the approximate time it will take to resolve the case. This translates into the more that is owed, the longer you will have to pay.
Actively working the case
Potential Resolution presented to client
Explore the potential resolution
During this time, your resolution specialists will be working diligently to resolve your issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. One huge difference in our firm and others is that we keep you involved. Every letter, offer or fax, you will review and sign before it is sent to the taxing authority. Any video or phone conference, you will be present for and advise the IRS or state representative that we will be speaking for you.
You will be there every step of the way. We take great pride in this as it promotes transparency and good business and helps you learn how to address the issue should it ever arise again. We would rather you be prepared to represent yourself than have to spend more money in the future.
Hazlewood & Associates cannot provide an exact time frame to resolution or the outcome in general. We cannot stress this enough.... If a firm or company guarantees any particular outcome, they are not being honest with you. Alot of representatives depend on commission and have a higher personal agenda to "sell'' to a potential client.
Potential Resolution presented to client
Potential Resolution presented to client
Potential Resolution presented to client
Once we have exhaustively worked the case, we will then present you with what we believe is the most desirable and feasible option for you and/or your business. We will have a couple of options, and we will explain the pros and cons of each and why we recommend a certain one.
You maintain the right to ask questions and disagree with what solution we propose. However, we assure you that the solution we recommend is based upon what is most likely to be accepted by the IRS or state and serves in your best interest. We will openly discuss this with you and work with you to determine the definitive solution.
Offer sent to the IRS and/or state
Potential Resolution presented to client
Potential Resolution presented to client
Once you have agreed to and approved the offer we have presented, we will then prepare the appropriate paperwork and get that submitted to the IRS or taxing authority. We will do our best to get the offer prepared and mailed to you within seven (7) business days to sign and return. Again, nothing will be presented or mailed without your signature and approval.
The IRS typically takes between 4 to 12 months to process an Offer in Compromise (OIC). The OIC takes the longest to get a decision on, though complex cases can take longer. With other resolutions (Abatement, CNC etc.), the timeline depends on factors like the completeness of your application, your financial situation, and the IRS's current workload. The average time to resolution rangers between three (3) and nine (9) months.
This is not a fast-moving process. It is, indeed, a marathon and not a sprint. Hang in there and everything will come to pass.
Our Fees
We take pride in providing exceptional, cost-effective services. Below you will find some informatio
The only time you will pay by the month is if you set up a payment plan on a pre-determined amount. A payment plan is when we allow you, three (3), six (6), eight (8) or twelve (12) months to pay your total fee in full. You do have to meet certain criteria to extend past six (6) months. This is based on the amount owed and complexity of the case. Our owners, managing partners and resolution specialists believe in fair, transparent fees. The last thing that we want to do is add to your financial burden.
CALL AND SET UP A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FEE STRUCTURE.
Fee ranges:
- The fees associated with each case vary drastically. For tax resolution, the fee will typically fall within a range of $1500.00- $9,000.00 for debt below $200,000, depending on the complexity of the case. A higher fee could be assessed for debt over $200,000. We will work with you to make feasible payment options available.
- The fees associated with IRS audit assistance typically range between $1500.00 and $5,000.00, again depending on the complexity of the case.
- The fees associated with the preparation of unfiled tax years are $250.00 for individuals and $500.00 for businesses per year regardless of structure.
- The fees associated with our small business consulting vary depending on the length of time in business (if any), number of employees and tax compliance to date. Fees range from $2500.00 - $5,000.00
Contact Us Today!!!!
Telephone: 276-231-9266 Email: info@hazlewoodtaxsolutions.com Mailing: P.O. Box 5 Woolwine, VA 24185
Business Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Closed on all federal holidays
