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Should Cleveland College Students Invest In The Market Or Pay Off Student Loans Early?

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

As a general rule, most debt isn't helpful to you. In fact, I could probably state that more clearly: debt can be a massive load on your financial future.And, of course, that is especially true of student loans.Now, much can be written about the explosion of student...

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for Your Cleveland Business Work Goals in 2018

by Rich Rhodes | January 3, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Happy New Year! It's time to turn the page... If you've been paying attention, I've been diving pretty deep into the new tax regime under which we are NOW operating. What will be interesting to see is the *actual* technical guidance from the IRS about all of these...

Rich Rhodes’ Four Keys To Smarter Interview Questions

by Rich Rhodes | May 21, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Firstly, with the advent of technology like Google's new "Duplex" system, it's going to reach a point (sooner than we realize) that Cleveland businesses like yours -- and mine -- will have less use for employees that are mere "order takers" or who don't engage in...

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

by Rich Rhodes | January 17, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

How To Get Out of Debt Fast in Cleveland: 6 Key Steps

by Rich Rhodes | December 29, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

Often, when you're faced with IRS debt, there are other nasty little financial problems out there that can tend to crop up. I have to tell you though, as I sat down to write this strategy note, it made me think about some Cleveland clients that I've walked with over...

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...

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...

Three Easy Ways for Cleveland Business Owners to Develop Delegation Skills

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

The corporation deadline for Cleveland businesses is behind us, and we're taking a big breath around here (while still focusedly working through personal tax returns as well). Apparently, there are basketball games being played. Not that we would know much about...

Get Stuff Done With Rhodes’ Productivity Tactics

by Rich Rhodes | November 27, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

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)...

5 Effective Marketing Tips For Your Cleveland Small Business

by Rich Rhodes | November 15, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

Have you noticed that traditional styles of advertising are getting more and more stale? That's because the online world has torn down so many different barriers that we don't realize how much has changed, until we take a look at the real numbers. And across many...

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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