ABOUT US
Hinckley Tax Service started as a small part-time business run out of our home in 1993. We have grown steadily since then and have grown into a full-service firm that is always available to meet your needs. Our clients know that they matter during tax season and beyond. For help running your small business, look no further! Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.
We will thoroughly and conscientiously study your personal situation, and tailor our solutions to your specific needs.
Rich Rhodes
Rich Rhodes has received extensive training in the field of taxation and representation, with over 20 years of experience as a practicing Enrolled Agent preparing personal, business and payroll tax returns. His expertise is in small business accounting and tax, with a focus on tax. He is also an OSU alumni.
Rich is still living in Hinckley where he was born and raised. He enjoys working alongside his wife at the office. Their children are now grown and living on their own. When they are not in the office they enjoy going out to dinner together or with friends and also catching one of their favorite bands live.
Rich Rhodes
EA
Liz Kraker
Elizabeth (Liz) Kraker (rhymes with rocker), EA
Being from a long line of family involved with accounting/taxes (great grandfather, grandfather & mother), Liz began learning about taxes early on & became an Enrolled Agent in 2004.
Her official career started in Florida in 1991. After moving “home” to Ohio, and being encouraged by her mom to launch out herself, Liz did just that in 2001. She is experienced in representation before the IRS and specializes in pastoral returns.
She merged her business with Hinckley Tax Service over the past 2 years and has been enjoying this new venture! Liz is married and has 3 adult children. Recently, she moved to Hinckley, Ohio, and enjoys life on a small hobby farm.
Liz Kraker
EA
Let Us Help:
Dear Friend,
I hope you’ll forgive me for being blunt.
I am Rich Rhodes, I’m a EA and realize that you may not be used to seeing a tax professional talk like this. It’s not my intention to offend (I’m actually being very careful with my words–I am a tax professional, after all).
But I think you’ll agree that the times we’re currently facing require a little straight talk.
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!
As a tax professional, it truly breaks my heart, knowing that just a few thousand, or even a few hundred bucks for us “regular guys” out of that vast pool of overcharging could make a world of difference–and they are just sitting there, unclaimed! And with the economy we’re facing now…it’s essential that the “right” professional handles your taxes and other financial matters.
You see, all tax professionals are not the same. From the “discount” chains (notice the quotes) to classic accounting firms, most fly through tax season in a disorganized mess–bleary-eyed and hopped-up on caffeine. It’s no wonder that they treat you like a number and lapse into excuses and tax-talk. (I told you that I would be blunt.)
I’ve put more of my thoughts on these matters in free reports:
Click the button below to take your first step, and receive a free report from us, and we’ll rush your copy to you immediately. Feel free to poke around our site and discover why I’ve been called “The Most Trusted Tax Professional in the Cleveland Area.
PS — When you fill out the form, we’ll also add you to our weekly email series on “Real World” Strategy (for individuals). Our readers enthusiastically forward these to their friends and peers all the time, and they’re not your standard “tax tips”.
PPS–Already ready to come in?
I don’t blame you…many folks are fed up with the other options out there. Our schedule is very full…but if you call us at (330) 225-3928 or Email Us, we’ll give you two options for coming in right away! We will NOT make dealing with a tax professional as painful as it’s been in the past!
Talk again soon,
Rich Rhodes, EA
What our Clients are saying
Rich has been doing my taxes for about the past 13 years now. Won’t go anywhere else. He is honest, trustworthy and the price is good. Thanks for the great service each and every year!
Lew P.
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