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The Powers and Limitations of IRS Auditors by Rich Rhodes

by Rich Rhodes | November 28, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

No matter the time of year, the IRS Audit and Enforcement people are always on the prowl for new cases, and their first step, should you find yourself in their crosshairs, is almost always the audit. Dealing with an audit, even if only via correspondence, is never fun...

First Tax Relief Explains What The End of the IRS Shutdown Means For You

by Rich Rhodes | January 31, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Raise hands to heaven, the IRS can finally start dealing with its problems again.The end of the IRS shutdown (for now), means that we can get moving on some things that have been holding us back, including getting wage levies removed, and all of the other pressing...

Increase Profits For Your Cleveland Business With Effective Compensation Strategies

by Rich Rhodes | December 13, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

We're still waiting on Congress to reconcile the different tax reform plans passed by the House and the Senate, but we do know a couple things. First, it looks pretty certain that you're not going to be able to deduct your state and local income taxes in 2018. Both...

Cleveland Non-Profits Taxes – 10 Important Year-End Steps

by Rich Rhodes | November 8, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

We deal with all kinds of businesses and organizations around here at Team First Tax Relief. And while I often address "for profit" organizations with these notes, many of those same strategies (cost controls, marketing, growth, management) apply equally to those who...

Six Common Ways Cleveland Taxpayers Receive IRS Audits

by Rich Rhodes | April 2, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

With the tax deadline bearing down on us, I thought I'd touch base today, to give you some thoughts on what could get you into hot water THIS tax season. And, well, really any tax season. Now ... sometimes, Cleveland clients come to us from other Cleveland...

Rich Rhodes’ Keys For Negotiating With The IRS

by Rich Rhodes | June 5, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

The dog days of summer are here, and things are definitely heating up. :)In particular, our phone lines.Now that the dust has settled since the main personal deadline, IRS notices have been trickling out, and we've had an uptick in people who need assistance digging...

Rich Rhodes’ Seven Negative Results And Five Painful Consequences For Unfiled Tax Returns

by Rich Rhodes | February 2, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

The IRS just began receiving tax returns this week, and we are cranking and grooving along, finding all kinds of savings on behalf of our Cleveland clients ... as well as chomping at the bit to help them on THIS year's taxes. Truly, the more I take a look at this tax...

Tax Return Review and 2018 TCJA Planning Session for Cleveland Businesses

by Rich Rhodes | April 30, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

I'm going to take a moment to address you who might NOT be using our services thus far. There's a word or two for current First Tax Relief clients here as well, but allow me to explain. You see, sometimes, you just know you need to make a change, but the timing isn't...

Financial Behaviors For Cleveland Business Owners (Part 2)

by Rich Rhodes | June 7, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

For many Cleveland business owners, the Memorial Day weekend is sometimes one that can feel a little lonely. While many of those around you are floating on a boat with a fishing pole in the water, or firing up the backyard grill, there you are in the office or in the...

A Cleveland Business Owner’s Simple Plan For Dealing With Angry Customers

by Rich Rhodes | February 20, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Even in the middle of the intensity of the busy tax filing season in Cleveland, we occasionally become the target for somebody's frustration. Over the years, and especially when things are busy and stressful, we've had to learn about how to best handle matters when a...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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