Short answer
Canton Tax Resolution is an independent resource and matching service, not a CPA firm or law firm. Callers to (330) 457-6198 answer a few non-sensitive questions and, if they fit, are connected with an independent licensed CPA, Enrolled Agent or CTRS, who may represent them before the IRS with Form 2848 under Circular 230.
Five steps, start to finish
- Call (330) 457-6198. A person answers, or the call is returned. Calls may be recorded for quality and qualification.
- Describe the pile. Which governments, how many years, what is being taken, any deadline on a letter. No sensitive numbers.
- Fit check. If a free program or a different kind of help fits better, the caller is told so.
- Matching. Callers who fit are connected with an independent, licensed Ohio- or Kentucky-based CPA, EA or CTRS who works with IRS, Ohio and municipal tax problems.
- Consultation with the professional. The professional explains options and any fees directly. Sensitive information is shared only with that engaged professional, on their secure process.
Never asked, ever
- Social Security number or ITIN
- Date of birth
- Bank account, card or routing numbers
- IRS online-account passwords or identity PINs
Anyone calling unprompted, claiming to be from this service and asking for those, is not this service.
What “vetted” means here
- Current credential confirmed against the public record (state board look-up or IRS directory; for a CTRS, both the ASTPS certification and the underlying license).
- Ohio- or Kentucky-based, and working with IRS collection, Ohio state tax and municipal income tax matters.
- Willing to explain fees before work starts.
That is the whole claim. No rankings, no star ratings, no testimonials, no promised results.
Compared with the alternatives
| Topic | Self-file and self-negotiate | National call-center “relief” firm | This call → licensed Ohio/Kentucky CPA, EA or CTRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | None | Ask before paying | Intake free; professional quotes after review |
| Covers City of Canton tax | If you file it | Ask — often federal only | Professionals work with municipal tax too |
| Who you talk to | The IRS directly | Often a sales intake first | Intake person, then the licensed professional |
| Credential checkable | — | Ask for the name and license | Yes, before engaging |
| 10-year IRS collection statute considered | If you know to check | Varies | Part of the review |
Ready when you are. Calls only, nothing sensitive, no pressure.
Call (330) 457-6198Questions people in Canton ask
Is this a tax firm?
No. This website is an independent regional resource and matching service. It does not prepare returns, give individualized tax advice, or represent anyone before the IRS, the State of Ohio or the City of Canton. Consultations are provided directly by independent, verified licensed professionals.
Who will I end up talking to?
Callers who fit are connected with an independent, licensed Ohio- or Kentucky-based Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA) or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS). Each credential can be checked publicly — see how to verify.
What will I be asked on the first call?
Only non-sensitive questions: first name, a callback number, the city or county, which governments sent letters, roughly how many years are involved, approximately how much is owed, and whether anything is being taken now (levy, lien, garnishment). Never a Social Security number, date of birth, or bank account details.
Does the call cost anything?
The intake call costs nothing. Any paid work, and its price, is agreed directly between the caller and the professional after they review the situation.
Can I just text or fill out a form?
No. This service works by phone only — there are no web forms and no text messaging. The optional browser voice assistant follows the same phone intake.
What if a free program fits better?
Then the caller hears about it: Canton’s free city-return preparation, United Way VITA, AARP Tax-Aide, the Community Legal Aid Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, or the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Back to the start: back to Canton Tax Resolution.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages, read on the date shown. Tax-law facts are re-checked at least every 90 days and local office facts every 180 days.
- Circular 230 tax professionals — IRS. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- About Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative — IRS. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- Choosing a tax professional — IRS. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- License Look-Up (Accountancy Board of Ohio licenses) — State of Ohio (eLicense Ohio). Accessed October 10, 2026.
- Kentucky State Board of Accountancy — Kentucky State Board of Accountancy. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications — IRS. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- Enrolled agents — IRS. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- What is a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist? (Verify CTRS status) — American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. Accessed October 10, 2026.
- 26 U.S.C. § 7521 Procedures involving taxpayer interviews — Cornell LII. Accessed October 10, 2026.