User:Mattyblueeyes/Roni Lynn Deutch Deletion Review

Roni Lynn Deutch
Roni Lynn Deutch is the founder and president of Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation and Roni Deutch Tax Centers. Opened in 1990, her nationwide tax law firm focuses on resolving IRS back taxes and is recognized by the Better Business Bureau (Source). Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation features an aggressive television advertising campaign, partnered with Inter/Media, with commercials airing nationally on multiple channels including: CNN, Fox News, Court TV, and ESPN (Source). The commercials have gained Roni some attention in the online community where her commercials are the subject of many blogs and forums; there is even an entry at Urban Dictionarythat mentions Roni Deutch and her commercials.

Consumer Fraud

While recognized by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Complaints are numerous for deceptive advertising practices. A fee is required to retain attorney services, however most end up speaking, with frustration, to sales representatives that further seek to cheat taxpayers in times of financial trouble.

This is highlighted by a lawsuit brought by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). In the lawsuit, the DCA charged Roni Lynn Deutch with misleading advertisements that fail to include key eligibility requirements in order to resolve back taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under its Offer in Compromise program. The Offer in Compromise program enables taxpayers to resolve debts by entering into an agreement with the IRS for reduced payments, in which a majority of people do not qualify – a fact not evident in Deutch's ad. In 2006, Roni Lynn Deutch agreed to pay $300,000 to settle the lawsuit for deceptive advertising practices. $200,000 was apportioned to affected victims of Deutch's deceptive practices, and $100,000 in fines.

Tax Relief Firms

Roni Deutch, and other tax relief practices, often times offer the promise of reduced payments to the IRS, however, Offer in Compromise requirements apply to only a minority of situations, and the best method to reaching an agreement, is to contact the IRS and explain the situation.