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When it comes to the world of taxes, accurate and timely tax preparation goes a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

We’re happy to help you with any of these services:

Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

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Cleveland Small Business Debt Collection

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

How are things going for you? Is there something we can do to help your business during this final quarter of 2017? Do let me know. One nice way to make your quarter better is to get an infusion of cash. However, this is too often a rare occurrence. Too many Cleveland...

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

by Rich Rhodes | January 10, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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

by Rich Rhodes | March 9, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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...

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...

2017 Year-End Tax Strategies for Cleveland Business Owners With Tax Reform In Mind

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

The holidays are funny for Cleveland business owners. And, I must tell you, especially so for tax professionals like me. Every year, Congress delivers updates to the tax code, seemingly at the very last minute, so my staff and I are often working over the holidays...

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...

2018 Tax Reform Update And A Holiday Prayer from Rich

by Rich Rhodes | December 18, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

Unless something crazy happens this week, we have a new tax plan. If Congress-watchers are right, the House and Senate should vote to pass this new bill, and it will be signed by President Trump before Christmas. I'm writing this on Monday the 18th (a busy week is...

Rich Rhodes’ Five Reasons You’re In Debt

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

I'm going to risk being a bit blunt here.That said, I'll apologize ahead of time for those of you in truly tragic financial circumstances. I'm referring to events, completely out of control, which wreck your balance sheets. Like a medical emergency, not covered by...

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...

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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