If your situation needs immediate assistance, please call us now!
If your situation needs immediate assistance, please call us now!
With over 40+ years of combined CPA experience, we – Ed and Anne Welch, bring not just sound expertise – but empathy.
We know your fear, frustration, and helplessness that tax problems can cause, because we’ve walked countless clients through it.
We’ve seen it all and have helped people across the country find relief, regain control, and breathe again. That’s what drives how we show up for every single case.
I’m Ed Welch – and I fight for YOU.
With over 30 years in accounting and taxation, I began my career managing major accounts at Arthur Andersen, one of the “Big 8” international firms. I went on to hold senior financial roles at a Fortune 500 company and several startups before following my entrepreneurial spirit to open and operate Liberty Tax franchises across the Capital Region.
Over time, I saw a growing number of clients walk through the door with urgent, complex tax problems – back taxes, audit notices, threatening IRS letters. These weren’t just financial issues – they were personal burdens causing real stress. And nothing was more rewarding than helping lift that weight and watching someone breathe again.
That’s why I founded Tax Fighters Inc. – to help people navigate serious tax challenges with steady, experienced support. Whether it’s negotiating with the IRS, stopping collections, or simply picking up the phone when you need answers, Anne and I are here to bring clarity, relief, and peace of mind when you need it most.
Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · AICPA Member · BBB A+ Rating
I’m Anne Welch – and I support you with care.
After more than 30 years as a media executive leading finance and strategy at some of the nation’s top magazines, including VP and GM roles at Time Inc. and The Hearst Corporation I made a life-changing decision: I stepped away from the boardroom to help build Tax Fighters Inc. alongside my husband, Ed.
With a background as a CPA and deep experience in high-level operations, I now lead the day-to-day management of our firm – making sure every client not only feels seen and supported, but receives the kind of care and clarity they can count on.
Tax problems don’t just live on paper. They weigh on real people. That’s why I bring the same strategic focus I brought to national brands into this work — because helping good people find peace is more meaningful than anything I did in publishing.
“I owed the IRS $290,000 in back taxes, penalties, and interest. I initially hired one of those national firms who charged me $20,000 and did nothing for me other than set up an installment agreement for the full balance. Ed Welch charged me a fraction of that and saved me over $100,000. Excellent hands-on personal service!”
“The IRS put a lien on my property for $100,000. Ed Welch negotiated my case as Currently Not Collectible after getting all of my penalties and interest charges abated, saving me over $30,000.”
“I owed the IRS for several years of back taxes. Ed Welch and Tax Fighters prepared an Offer in Compromise, which saved me thousands of dollars. Great service at a reasonable price!”
“I was being audited by the IRS. Ed Welch and Tax Fighters gave me an honest assessment of my situation and assisted me through the entire audit process. They saved me a substantial amount in potential tax and penalties. I highly recommend their services.”
We work with individuals and small business owners facing serious IRS and New York State tax issues, including:
– Back taxes and unfiled returns
– IRS audit notices and audit representation
– Wage garnishment and bank levies
– Federal and state tax liens
– Payroll tax problems for business owners
– IRS letters and collection notices you don’t know how to answer
We keep a small client list by design, so every case gets the direct, personal attention it deserves. When you work with Tax Fighters Inc., you work with Ed and Anne, not a call center.
Tax Fighters Inc. is based in Albany, New York and serves clients throughout the Capital Region — including Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding communities — as well as clients across the United States dealing with IRS and state tax matters.
