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Rich Rhodes’ Price War Strategies: Three Reasons To Raise Your Prices

I take a look around the small business world sometimes, and I get a little sad.It's heartbreaking to watch small businesses in Cleveland go out of business or not bring home enough bacon simply because they get trapped into thinking about their pricing in the wrong...

2018 Tax Season Reflections From A Cleveland Tax Professional

As I write, it's the day before tax day (which is Tuesday the 17th), and we are pushing hard during this final stretch. Procrastinators in Cleveland are streaming through our doors, both virtual and actual (after all, we welcome them here), the phone is ringing off...

Three More Questions To Consider in 2018 For Your Cleveland Small Business Plan

We are in that "calm before the storm" period before busy season begins in earnest for us, and it's a great time for us -- and for you, in my opinion -- to take stock. As we prepare for the increased activity and communication level that always comes this time of...

Get Stuff Done With Rhodes’ Productivity Tactics

It's Cyber Monday, and as is my habit, this strategy note is being composed early in the week. Plenty to do this week, and gotta get ahead, after all. Did your Cleveland business run a sale for the holidays, or Cyber Monday or Black Friday? If not, you may have (ahem)...

10 Simple Fraud Protection Safeguards Cleveland Companies Should Implement

Things have been cranking at the First Tax Relief offices of late! We have had a steady stream of new Cleveland clients calling, emailing and coming through our doors. But it's also because of all of the questions we are fielding about the new tax law changes, and...

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

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...

Don’t Wait Until April To Let First Tax Relief Provide IRS Tax Debt Relief

Here we are in the fall, and the pace of life has clearly accelerated for most families in Cleveland. Even if you don't have school-aged children, there's just something about this season that increases the intensity for everyone. Maybe it's just football season.And...

The Most Important Factor in Cleveland Small Business Valuation

I've heard from many of my Cleveland business owner contacts over these last few months, thanking me for the notes that we put together, sending thoughts and questions -- and letting me know that they've sent their friends to see us for their business and family tax...

First Tax Relief Clears Up Confusion About the Offer in Compromise Program

2018 is FINALLY over, and we have a brand new year ahead of us ... and it feels pretty great. The year ahead is full of possibilities for you and your various pursuits, and we are so privileged to walk alongside you in the financial aspects of these possibilities.And...

What Are My Chances of Getting Audited? 11 Tips For Cleveland Small Businesses

On March 15th, 2018, Subchapter S Corporation (S-corps, for short), have their tax returns due. We're already on top of things for our Cleveland clients, but this is a quick reminder to you to make sure that we've communicated, and that your books don't contain any...

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!