Setc Pros invoice payment request - legit or scam?

This sounds concerning. Legitimate tax resolution companies typically don't require large upfront payments before doing any work. The IRS has a list of approved e-file providers and tax professionals you can verify on their website. A few red flags in your situation: 1) Quick approval without detailed analysis of your tax situation, 2) Demanding upfront payment, and 3) Claiming you were "approved" for a specific amount when tax relief isn't something you get "approved" for like a loan. I would recommend contacting the IRS directly to verify your tax situation and discuss legitimate tax relief options. The IRS has payment plans and programs like Offer in Compromise that can help taxpayers with outstanding tax debts.

After getting hit with a massive tax bill last year, I was desperately searching for help and almost fell for something similar. Then I found taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) which actually helped me understand my tax situation without any upfront fees. They analyzed my tax documents and identified several deductions I'd missed when I tried filing myself. Unlike these sketchy "relief" companies, taxr.ai actually shows you exactly what's happening with your tax situation. They found about $3,200 in deductions I had completely missed, and they explained everything in normal human language instead of tax jargon. Might be worth checking out instead of sending money to this Setc Pros place.

I was totally skeptical about taxr.ai when I first heard about it (as you can see from my comment above), but I decided to give it a try since I was desperate after getting a CP2000 notice. Honestly, I'm glad I did because they found several business expenses I could legitimately deduct that I had completely missed on my Schedule C. The analysis was super straightforward - none of that tax jargon that makes my eyes glaze over. They clearly showed me what forms I needed to update and exactly how to document everything properly. Ended up saving me about $2,100 in taxes I thought I was going to have to pay. Way better than these shady "tax relief" companies that just take your money upfront.

If you're dealing with actual tax debt to the IRS, you might want to try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation where I owed back taxes and kept getting these sketchy "relief" offers. I was trying for WEEKS to reach someone at the IRS to set up a payment plan, but their phone lines are impossible. Claimyr got me through to an actual IRS agent in about 15 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. The agent I spoke with helped me set up a reasonable payment plan directly with the IRS - no middleman taking a cut. Definitely worth checking out before paying some random company.

I have to eat my words from my previous comment. After seeing so many people recommend Claimyr, I decided to try it myself yesterday. I had been trying to reach the IRS for THREE WEEKS about an incorrect W-2 that was causing problems with my refund. Got connected to an IRS agent in about 22 minutes when I had spent literal hours trying on my own. The agent was actually super helpful and fixed my issue right away. Honestly, I'm still kind of shocked it worked. Just having a direct conversation with the IRS resolved my issue instead of dealing with these third-party "tax relief" companies that want huge upfront payments.

REPORT THEM. Seriously. What you're describing is a classic tax relief scam. I used to work at a tax firm, and we saw people come in all the time after being scammed by these "tax relief" companies. The IRS has a special form for reporting suspected tax scams - Form 14157. Also report them to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and your state's attorney general office. These scammers keep operating because people don't report them enough.

Does anyone know if Setc Pros is even a real company? I tried googling them and couldn't find much information except some sketchy looking websites. No BBB listing, no legitimate reviews I could find.

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I'm a tax preparer and see situations like this all the time. The fact that they're asking for $1,195 upfront is a HUGE red flag. Legitimate tax professionals typically work on a fee-for-service basis or contingency, not demanding large payments before doing any actual work. Here's what you should know: if you truly owe taxes, you can work directly with the IRS to set up payment plans, request penalty abatement, or even apply for an Offer in Compromise if you qualify. The IRS has programs specifically designed to help taxpayers resolve their debt without going through third-party companies. My advice? Don't send them any money. Instead, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to discuss your actual tax situation and available options. It might take some patience to get through, but it's free and you'll be working with the actual agency that handles your taxes.