1. Acceptance of Terms & Operational Status
By accessing this website, utilizing our educational content, or placing an inbound telephone call to (325) 268-1324, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, all applicable state and federal laws, and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
Abilene Tax Resolution operates as an independent regional informational portal and intake coordination service. We provide detailed jurisdictional tax controversy guides, civic office directories, and automated or manual connection services to independent licensed accounting professionals serving Abilene and Taylor County, Texas.
2. Treasury Department Circular No. 230 Disclosures & Practice Scope
Federal tax representation is strictly regulated under Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 10, commonly referred to as Treasury Department Circular No. 230. Under these regulations:
- Authorized Representatives: Representation before the Internal Revenue Service is restricted to individuals authorized under Circular 230 § 10.3, including Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and Enrolled Agents (EAs) empowered directly by the Department of the Treasury.
- Scope of Representation: When you engage a licensed professional through our service, your representative is authorized to prepare and file powers of attorney (IRS Form 2848), inspect confidential tax transcripts via IRS e-Services, negotiate installment agreements and Offers in Compromise, defend against IRS audits, and represent you at conferences before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
- No Legal Practice: This organization and its connected professionals do not provide judicial litigation or legal services in state or federal courts. Matters requiring formal court litigation outside administrative tax controversy must be handled by appropriate legal counsel.
3. Nature of Relationship & Formal Engagement Requirement
Browsing this website, reading our statutory guides, submitting questions through our Maya voice assistant, or participating in an initial telephone intake consultation does not establish a formal practitioner-client relationship.
A binding professional relationship is established solely when:
- You receive, review, and execute a formal written Engagement Agreement specifying the scope of representation, transparent fee structure, and client responsibilities; and
- You execute IRS Form 2848 (Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative) designating your licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent as your representative of record before the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF).
4. Prohibition of Guarantees & Deceptive Advertising Standards
In accordance with federal regulations, Treasury Department Circular No. 230 § 10.30, and Federal Trade Commission guidelines, Abilene Tax Resolution explicitly prohibits misleading marketing claims:
- Zero Outcome Guarantees: No representative, marketing channel, or published guide can guarantee specific monetary reductions, total debt cancellation, or guaranteed acceptance of an Offer in Compromise. All tax controversy determinations depend strictly upon documented statutory criteria, verified Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) formulas under IRM 5.8, and IRS administrative discretion.
- Debunking Marketing Slogans: Phrases commonly broadcast by national telemarketing boiler rooms—such as "settle your debt for pennies on the dollar" or "the IRS Fresh Start Program will wipe away your balance"—are deceptive marketing tropes. IRS Data Book statistics prove that the IRS rejected 85.9% of all submitted Offers in Compromise nationwide in FY2025. We evaluate eligibility strictly on factual accounting evidence.
5. Limitation of Liability & Educational Content Disclaimer
The educational content, statutory explanations, and Taylor County civic directories provided on this website are compiled for informational and educational purposes. While we strive to maintain absolute accuracy in citing the Internal Revenue Code, the Texas Tax Code, and local administrative office procedures, tax laws change frequently through legislative enactment, judicial rulings, and Treasury Treasury Decisions.
Nothing on this site should be construed as individualized accounting advice or a formal tax opinion. Taxpayers should never take or refrain from taking action regarding active IRS collection notices, bank account levies, or wage garnishments without consulting a qualified Circular 230 practitioner regarding their specific factual circumstances.
6. Governing Law & Taylor County Venue
These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of this website or intake services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Taylor County, Texas.