Unified Professional Review for Alleviate (Ready to post identically on Glassdoor, Trustpilot, BBB, Google, and Yelp) Title: A High-Pressure Tax-Resolution Operation That Exploits Employees and Misleads Clients As a former employee who routinely worked twelve-hour days, hindsight is 20/20. What Alleviate markets as an exciting opportunity in tax resolution is really just a tightly run sales machine that puts company numbers ahead of ethics, fairness, and basic employee rights. The atmosphere was all about the show: you had to stand and clap for every deal closed -- even mid-client call -- while the music blasted so loud you needed over-ear headphones just to hear customers. Leads went straight to the original team members. Commissions changed without any warning, and the promised promotions ("hit X P1 investigations for three months straight") only went to insiders. The only "step up" they offered was team-lead, which added a second quota, forced you to close every deal whether it helped the client or not, and got you demoted if you missed either target -- all while you still had to hit your regular opener numbers to keep your job. Lunch meant eating at your desk while clocked out, because they frowned on leaving the building or even your chair. Bathroom breaks got the same line: "More time in your seat is how you succeed here -- any break makes you a liability." And the real kicker: they demanded those long hours but never reported the overtime to the IRS, so I ended up owing taxes on uncompensated 2025 earnings. An ongoing hypocrisy. Prospective clients: reps are under nonstop pressure to close deals that may not be right for you. Job seekers: fair pay and real advancement based on merit don't exist here -- it's reserved for a select few. Bottom line: Alleviate runs on exploitative conditions and unrealistic demands sold as normal business. I strongly advise anyone considering their services or a job there to look somewhere else. read more

Predatory Practices and Unethical Pressure Tactics I wish I had done more research before engaging with Alleviate Tax. This company targeted me on Instagram and then followed up with a phone call that left me sobbing. I was pressured into believing that the IRS was going to come after me, despite not being delinquent. In a vulnerable mental state, battling depression and anxiety, I was coerced into agreeing to a $7,000 program. Within a week, I realized my mistake, especially since I'm based in Oregon and they operate out of California. My attempts to resolve the situation have been met with unhelpful, unkind, and unprofessional responses. The team at Alleviate Tax seems to thrive on intimidating and scaring people into handing over their money. I feel completely scammed and taken advantage of. After reading other reviews, I see that I'm not alone in this experience. Please, save yourself the distress and avoid this company at all costs. They prey on vulnerable individuals, and their practices are nothing short of predatory. read more

Working with Johnny has been an absolute pleasure. He assisted me during an incredibly challenging period in my life, and I couldn't be more grateful for his unwavering support. Johnny's empathetic professionalism is truly remarkable, and it made a significant difference in easing my stress and anxiety. His dedication to my case was evident in every interaction, and his attentive listening skills ensured that I felt heard and understood. Knowing that Johnny is handling my case provides me with a profound sense of relief and peace of mind. I can confidently say that his expertise and commitment are unparalleled. Johnny's hard work and genuine care for his clients shine through in everything he does. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of top-notch assistance. Thank you, Johnny, for your exceptional support and for making a difficult time much more manageable. read more

I had a great experience working with Manny Rivera at Alleviate Tax Relief. From the beginning, Manny was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping me resolve my tax issues. He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly and always made himself available to answer my questions. What really stood out was his patience and dedication. Dealing with tax problems can be stressful, but Manny made the entire experience much more manageable and gave me confidence that I was in good hands. His communication was excellent, and he followed through on everything he promised. I highly recommend Manny Rivera and the team at Alleviate Tax Relief to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable tax relief assistance. JT read more

Formal Review for Channon Young I had the pleasure of working with Channon Young and cannot speak highly enough about the experience. Throughout a particularly stressful process, Channon remained consistently professional, patient, and tactful. Her calm demeanor and thoughtful approach made a challenging situation far more manageable. Channon's support and communication were exceptional, and I truly appreciated the way she handled every step with grace and clarity. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledgeable, composed, and client-focused assistance. Thank you, Channon, for your outstanding service! -- Suzanne read more

Janett Hernandez who was my case manager for the business circumstances that was my agonizing shadow of haunted taxes. She was very timely with assess my tax situations and very informative on having a resolution to my circumstances. There where different alternatives that I could make and Janett Hernandez talk with me on which would be my best choice I made the choice with confidence and trust and satisfy with my decision. I would recommend Alleviate Tax to anyone with tax burdens. Janett Hernandez you're the best with great knowledge, poise, and confident for a representative of Alleviate Tax. Thank You Client, Randall V. read more

A very BIG Thank You! To Johnny Herrera for his hard work and dedication with my case. After receiving many notices from the IRS I was filled with absolute fear, and overwhelmed by what actions the IRS might take in regards to my tax situation. So I decided to call and get some greatly appreciated help and I couldn't have come through this any happier! My experience with Johnny was that he was prompt and thorough, while having an optimistic attitude from start to finish which brought such relief for me. You did an exceptional job Johnny...I would highly recommend Johnny Herrera at the highest level for any IRS issues. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews but after my experience with the team at Alleviate, I. can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Being behind in my taxes was very debilitating and it was hard to take thing head on. After James explained how Alleviate works and ways that they can help really resonated with my wife and I. James was very empathetic to our situation and his patience helped me break free of the stress I was feeling. I am confident that James and the Alleviate team will help us finally end our FTB nightmare. read more

I am so grateful for the assistance of Johnny Herrera. From the very beginning to the end, his customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. Johnny's expertise, professionalism, and dedication shows in every interaction. Whenever I had a question or needed clarification, he was quick to provide clear and detailed explanations, ensuring that I felt confident and informed at every step of the process. I cannot recommend Johnny enough for anyone needing help with their tax debt. read more

Dealing with tax debt can be incredibly stressful, but the team at Alleviate made the process so much more manageable. Johnny Herrera, in particular, is an absolute lifesaver! He was empathetic to my situation and made me feel understood and supported throughout the entire process. He provided clear and thorough explanations and made himself available whenever I called or texted. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in need of top-notch assistance with th tax matters. read more

Do not use this service before you call the IRS they are a Scam. Go to BBB for REVIEWS only Look at the Negative Reviews do no use the grade system at BBB it will not give a true representation. Check out Reddit if you have doubts that this is a Scam. I was a victim of these predator's. I want to help others not become a victim. CALL THE IRS FIRST!!!! Ask if this is something they work with. read more

Do NOT fill out an inquiry form with this company. I made that mistake over a month ago asked them not to call on the third call as I ranked them lowest out of the 5 firms I selected to talk to. And since then easily over 100 harassing calls and texts and each time I tell them to stop contacting. These people are like cockroaches, you can't get rid of them. read more

These jerks have been bothering me ALL DAY, first by texting me, then by calling me, then by emailing me. Are they going to start banging on my door? They say I "filled out a form" to get help from them. I never ever contacted them about anything. I've read they actually help people??? To me, they are nothing but scam artists looking to get a foot in my door. read more

I had an amazing experience with Alleviate Tax! From the start, their team was professional and knowledgeable, guiding me through every step of the process. A special shoutout to James A., who was incredibly responsive and helpful. He took the time to answer all my questions, kept me updated, and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. read more

James went above and beyond! His patience and attentiveness made the entire process seamless. He took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly, ensuring I felt heard and prioritized every step of the way. His responsiveness was unmatched--always quick to get back to me with thoughtful and helpful insights. Truly a standout experience. read more

do not use this company!!!! all these 5 star reviews are fake as hell! the real thing they do is charge you a fee to "save you money" on your irs debt, but then end up not being able to save you any money and still keep the fee! if you use this company after being warned, shame on tou! wish someone would have warned me! read more

My experience with James was AMAZING. He connected me with my case manager faster than you could say 'Alleviate my Tax Burden'! He is to tax relief what Michael Jordan was to basketball, what Mr. Rogers was to the neighborhood! He answered all of my questions about taxes. I love him read more

Johnny Herrera is awesome! I was so lost and didn't know how to resolve my case. I am incredibly thankful for his help and knowledge about taxes. He walked me through everything and was very patient and understanding. I definitely recommend asking for Johnny at this company! read more

single father of two girl and they cost me $20,000 literally.. when they first started to do my taxes they offered me $100. for a good review....!!!!!oh my god do not use this company and if you have started tell them to stop immediately!!!! total scam total scam total scam read more