by Rich Rhodes | April 30, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

I'm going to take a moment to address you who might NOT be using our services thus far. There's a word or two for current First Tax Relief clients here as well, but allow me to explain. You see, sometimes, you just know you need to make a change, but the timing isn't...

by Rich Rhodes | June 11, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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

With summer's end around the corner, the real estate selling season in Cleveland has been in full swing. I know that I have heard rumors of a slowdown, but local realtors certainly still seem to have their hands full. But speaking of real estate, let me make something...

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

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...

by Rich Rhodes | November 8, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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...

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...

by Rich Rhodes | April 23, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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...

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

For many Cleveland business owners, the Memorial Day weekend is sometimes one that can feel a little lonely. While many of those around you are floating on a boat with a fishing pole in the water, or firing up the backyard grill, there you are in the office or in the...