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by Rich Rhodes | May 24, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

See, relative to their income, the rich are frugal. They save and invest. They spend less than 65% of their take-home pay on day-to-day expenses.

Build A Brand In Cleveland And Do It Well

by Rich Rhodes | December 6, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Thanksgiving Week Reflections From A Cleveland Business Owner

by Rich Rhodes | November 22, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

It's a slower week, here in First Tax Relief World. Yes, it's crazy (and a bit of a relief, to be frank) that we now find ourselves in Thanksgiving week. And I have some thoughts, which are perhaps a bit more meditative than normal, because of how this holiday works...

Rich Rhodes’ Next Steps After Settling With The IRS

by Rich Rhodes | June 18, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

With Memorial Day behind us, let's talk about what happens AFTER we are able to strike a deal on your behalf with the IRS. Because after all, that really is the goal here isn't it? So ... the IRS agreed that you could not pay all of your taxes back, and that a...

Three Tips On How To Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Business Owner in Cleveland

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

Now that TY2017 is behind us, it is time to turn our greedy eyes towards the savings possible for you and your Cleveland business in the "new" tax code under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. And there are many ways to save with these new regulations. One of the most...

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

by Rich Rhodes | September 26, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Special Business Knowledge And Cleveland Business Success

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

Yes, there's plenty to say about that Super Bowl, the advertisements (apparently, they're all Tide ads), the halftime show, etc. But I'll let others weigh in there. I'm a tax professional after all. Congratulations Eagles fans, etc. Here at First Tax Relief, we're...

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 Money Works For Cleveland Business Owners (Part 1)

by Rich Rhodes | May 28, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Sometimes it feels like all we face is turmoil. And this feeling is not restricted to those Cleveland businesses who survive "month-to-month". Even the best-capitalized among us can get trapped by the ever-increasing cycle of impending doom. This is especially true if...

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

by Rich Rhodes | September 5, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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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