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Tax debt relief scams in Indiana
If a non-lawyer took your money in Indiana — under the guise of tax debt relief scams — Indiana law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Indiana
'Tax attorney' pitches from unlicensed firms — Offer in Compromise, IRS negotiation, wage-garnishment fixes — are one of the most common UPL scams. Refunds are recoverable.
Indiana's UPL statute: Ind. Code § 33-43-2-1; Ind. Admission & Discipline R. 24
Indiana makes UPL a Class B misdemeanor, and the Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission can seek injunctions and civil penalties against non-lawyers who provide legal services.
Penalties in Indiana
Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days and $1,000) for a first offense; Class A misdemeanor for subsequent violations.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Indiana's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Indiana attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report tax debt relief scams in Indiana
- File with Indiana Roll of Attorneys — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Indiana Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Indiana attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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