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As I write this, the Senate has passed their version of the tax reform bill, and now we wait for the final version of the bill. But here's the big number: Four weeks. Apparently, Congress thinks it can enact a dramatic overhaul of the law, adding substantial new...

Know the Value of Your Time: A Cleveland Entrepreneur’s Guide

Is there an additional way that we can serve your Cleveland business? Please shoot me an email using the button at the top of this page and let me know what's happening in your business, and what seem to be your greatest needs right now. I'd love to speak into it for...

13 Things You Really Should Know About Rich Rhodes And Chuck Norris

The fall awaits. And we here at Team First Tax Relief have been raring to go, and working on behalf of our clients in Cleveland to get them out of tough financial situations, especially as it relates to dealing with the IRS.But speaking of the IRS, there has been a...

3 Important Questions For Cleveland Small Business Owners To Answer In 2018

Now that we are into the first full work week of 2018, how are you feeling about your direction? We're here, and we're in your corner. I'd love a note from you about what you are hoping to accomplish during this year, and how we can be a resource to you as you do. As...

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

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...

Ask For The Sale! Cleveland Business Owners Sales Psychology

I make it my goal in these weekly notes to pass along information which has proven useful to our firm and our more successful clients. I do this because we want to be a partner with you in helping you grow your Cleveland business. We're not marketing "gurus" around...

The Powers and Limitations of IRS Auditors by Rich Rhodes

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...

Sales Positioning For Cleveland Freelancers And Small Businesses

Have you ever heard of Mary Meeker? Perhaps not. But for those who follow securities analysts, she's a little bit like Michael Jordan. She's been issuing an "internet trends" report since the '90s -- and she's usually right. Which, I suppose, is rare for securities...

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...

The Most Likely Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail In Cleveland

It's always been hard-scrapping for small business owners in Cleveland. We've all heard the old adage: At least 85% and maybe as high as 98% of new small businesses fail before they hit the five year mark. That rate may have been even higher over the past decade. Now,...

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!