Clarity Before Action


Every meaningful recommendation begins with understanding. Entrepreneurs come to Taxley seeking answers to tax problems, business challenges, and important decisions.

Before recommending tax resolution, CentsableCEO Advisory, or another course of action, we first seek to understand the entrepreneur, their circumstances, and the broader context influencing the situation.

That’s why every engagement begins with a Strategic Analysis.

Anisha Bailey, EA, MSEL — Founder of Taxley

“Urgency may influence the timeline, but it should never determine the recommendation.”

– Anisha Bailey, EA, MSEL | Founder & CEO, Taxley

Acting quickly and acting wisely are not always the same thing. Strategic Analysis helps us determine when immediate action is necessary and when careful planning will produce a better outcome.

That disciplined evaluation begins with Strategic Analysis.

Strategic Analysis

EVERY RECOMMENDATION STARTS HERE


Before recommendations come understanding. 

Strategic Analysis is an investigative engagement designed to understand your complete situation before recommendations are made.

Depending on the scope of your engagement, our work may include financial analysis, tax account investigation, business evaluation, operational review, interviews, document review, and other investigative work necessary to build an informed roadmap.

1

Tax Responsibility
& Resolution

We evaluate your tax history, current obligations, compliance status, IRS and state activity, and any resolution opportunities that may exist.

2

Financial
Management

We evaluate cash flow, financial capacity, affordability, reporting, and the financial realities affecting your decisions.

3

Entrepreneur
Readiness

We evaluate the personal, leadership, and decision-making factors that influence long-term business success.

4

Impact &
Profit Alignment

We evaluate whether the business is producing the financial results, purpose, and sustainability you intend.

5

Operational Infrastructure

We evaluate the systems, processes, compliance, and operational strengths supporting the business.

6

Scale & Long-
Term Readiness

We evaluate whether the business is prepared for sustainable growth, increased complexity, succession, or future transition.

Every Analysis Is Tailored to the Complexity of Your Situation

Every Strategic Analysis follows the same disciplined methodology. The scope expands based on the complexity of your circumstances, the information being evaluated, and the recommendations required.

Every engagement is custom-scoped using Taxley’s evaluation rubric to ensure recommendations are based on your actual circumstances – not assumptions or predetermined solutions.

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Strategic Analysis Scope Levels


Every Strategic Analysis follows the same investigative methodology and expands based on the complexity of your situation. The starting investment reflects the minimum scope for each level, with final scope confirmed during your consultation.

Financial Clarity

– Investment begins at –

$4,999


Objective: Establish clarity around of your tax responsibilities, financial position, and personal goals to support informed financial and entrepreneurial decisions.


Your Strategic Analysis may include:

Tax Account Investigation

Before recommending a tax resolution strategy, we establish an accurate understanding of your tax position by reviewing:

  • Personal IRS & state tax accounts
  • Compliance history
  • Notices and enforcement activity
  • Tax Resolution opportunities

Financial Evaluation

We evaluate the financial realities influencing your current position, decision-making, and capacity by reviewing:

  • Income, assets & cash flow
  • Liabilities & financial obligations
  • Financial strengths, gaps & stability
  • Realistic tax resolution options

Strategic Analysis & Roadmap

Receive a Strategic Analysis with prioritized findings, recommendations, and a personalized roadmap for moving forward with confidence.

Business Stability

– Investment begins at –

$9,999


Objective: Expand the Financial Clarity Analysis to evaluate how your business influences financial stability, operational effectiveness, and sustainable growth.


Your Strategic Analysis may include:

Tax Account Investigation

Builds on Financial Clarity, expanded to include:

  • Business tax accounts
  • Business compliance responsibilities

Financial Evaluation

Builds on Financial Clarity, expanded to include:

  • Business financial performance
  • Cash flow & profitability analysis
  • Owner-business financial alignment

Business Evaluation

Using the CentsableCEO Framework, we evaluate the foundational capabilities supporting long-term business stability by assessing:

  • Entrepreneur Readiness
  • Impact & Profit Alignment
  • Financial Management

Strategic Analysis & Roadmap

Receive a Strategic Analysis integrating your financial and business findings into a comprehensive roadmap with prioritized recommendations for strengthening both the entrepreneur and the business.

Enterprise Strategy

– Investment begins at –

$14,999


Objective: Expand the Business Stability Analysis to evaluate the additional tax, financial, and operational complexity of employing and leading others.


Your Strategic Analysis may include:

Tax Account Investigation

Builds on Business Stability, expanded to include:

  • Payroll & sales tax compliance
  • Trust Fund-related compliance
  • Entity level tax compliance & enforcement activity

Financial Evaluation

Builds on Business Stability, expanded to include:

  • Payroll & workforce considerations
  • Organizational financial complexity
  • Financial capacity for implementation
  • Long-term financial sustainability

Business Evaluation

Builds on Business Stability, expanded to include the remaining CentsableCEO Framework pillars by assessing:

  • Operational Infrastructure
  • Tax Responsibility & Resolution
  • Scale & Exit Readiness

Strategic Analysis & Roadmap

Receive an Executive Strategic Analysis integrating complex tax, financial, operational, and organizational findings into a comprehensive roadmap with prioritized recommendations and implementation guidance.

Final scope is confirmed during your consultation. Every Strategic Analysis concludes with written findings, prioritized recommendations, and a personalized roadmap based on your engagement.

Your Analysis Is Only the Beginning

At the conclusion of your Strategic Analysis, you’ll receive a roadmap based on your unique circumstances and goals. From there, you decide how to move forward.

IRS & State Tax Resolution


For those who need assistance implementing a tax resolution strategy or resolving existing IRS or state tax matters.

Pillar 6 Scale and Exit Readiness - CentsableCEO - Taxley

CentsableCEO Advisory


For entrepreneurs who want ongoing guidance to strengthen their business, improve decision-making, and implement recommendations over time.

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Independent Implementation


Some clients choose to implement their roadmap independently or alongside their existing accountant, attorney, or advisory team.

Your Strategic Analysis is designed to provide a clear path forward regardless of who helps execute it.

Questions? Let’s Talk.

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This private video call provides an opportunity for us to understand your situation, explain how Taxley works, and determine whether there is alignment before moving forward with services.

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