By Johnette E. Jernigan, Cleveland Urban News. Com and The Cleveland Urban News.Com Blog, Ohio's Most Read Online Black Newspaper

CLEVELAND, Ohio - James W. Oliver Jr., via a unanimous vote, was recently re-elected to his second consecutive term as president of the Enrolled Agents of Greater Cleveland, a networking organization of Cleveland area enrolled agents.

He is the first Black to hold the position.

An enrolled agent is a person who is a federally authorized tax practitioner in the field of taxation and is empowered by the U.S. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS for audits, collections and appeals.

Oliver is the principal owner and founder of J. C. and Associates Tax & Financial., a full service firm that provides everything from accounting to bookkeeping tax preparation and representation of clients in front of IRS auditors .

He was born and raised in the Greater Cleveland area and graduated from Cathedral Latin High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Baldwin Wallace College and has over 20 years experience in the accounting and tax industry.

“If you are tired of working like a dog and getting paid like a puppy then let our firm  help you make your dollars work smarter for you,” said Oliver, who is also a member and treasurer of the Greater Cleveland Cares Mentoring Movement, the National African American Speakers Association, the Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce and  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Oliver is also a board member of the Consortium of African American Organizations (CAAO).

Oliver  can be reached at his Shaker Heights office at  216-491-9350 or via email at  jcandassoc@earthlink.net for a free tax analysis of your recent tax returns and/or for  a one hour free financial or real estate consultation.

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