Show Notes
Pricing tax representation is tough—and with today’s chaotic and understaffed IRS, it’s even harder. Eric Green and CPA/CTRC Patrick Wanzer of Breakthrough Tax Resolution reveal real-world strategies for setting fees, managing scope creep, and protecting profitability when IRS delays double or triple your workload, cases bounce between agents, and clients push for “free advice.” They share how shifting from flat fees to hourly billing, using larger retainers, and setting clear engagement boundaries can help tax professionals stay profitable and sane while navigating the turbulent tax resolution landscape.
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