Make Taxes Fair

Brand Bible

Brand Colors

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HEX
#d10002
RGB
209, 0, 2
CMYK
0, 100, 99, 18
Use relatively equally with blue in all designs
HEX
#071b83
RGB
7, 27, 131
CMYK
95, 79, 0, 49
Use relatively equally with red in all designs
HEX
#FEB933
RGB
254, 185, 51
CMYK
0, 27, 80, 0
Use sparingly to draw attention or spark interest
HEX
#b5b5b5
RGB
181, 181, 181
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 29
Use moderately throughout designs

Brand Fonts

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Montserrat Primary Font To be used as the default font for all text

Light Background Typography

Paragraph - Light

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 14pt

Color: #333

Font-Weight: normal

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 1 - Light

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 36pt

Color: #d10002

Font-Weight: bold

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 2 - Light

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 26pt

Color: #d10002

Font-Weight: semi-bold

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 3 - Light

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 22pt

Color: #d10002

Font-Weight: medium

Font-Decorations: none

Dark Background Typography

Paragraph - Dark

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 14pt

Color: #f4f4f9

Font-Weight: normal

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 1 - Dark

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 36pt

Color: #f4f4f9

Font-Weight: bold

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 2 - Dark

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 26pt

Color: #f4f4f9

Font-Weight: semi-bold

Font-Decorations: none

Heading 3 - Dark

Font: Montserrat

Font-size: 22pt

Color: #f4f4f9

Font-Weight: medium

Font-Decorations: none

Typography Color Selection

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Brand Logos

Logo Type Preview Downloads
Icon - Color Make Taxes Fair Icon - Color
Icon - White Make Taxes Fair Icon - White
Icon - Black Make Taxes Fair Icon - Black
Stacked - Color Make Taxes Fair Logo Stacked - Color
Stacked - White Make Taxes Fair Logo Stacked - White
Stacked - Black Make Taxes Fair Logo Stacked - Black
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Brand Messages

"Friends don't let friends overpay the government"

A friendly, relatable message that emphasizes our commitment to helping clients avoid overpaying taxes.

"We were professional taxpayers before we became tax professionals."

Establishes credibility through shared experience and understanding of the client's perspective.

"You deserve more than a happy historian who just files your taxes."

Differentiates our proactive approach from traditional, passive tax services.

"You're not just paying too much in taxes — you're paying too much in stress."

Acknowledges both the financial and emotional burden of tax obligations.

P.R.A.G.M.A.T.I.C. Branding Elements

Purpose

To relieve the financial and emotional burden of taxes.

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Vision

At Make Taxes Fair, we envision a future where every American business owner has the knowledge, confidence, and strategies to legally minimize taxes, maximize profits, and build generational wealth.

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Mission

To help American entrepreneurs achieve freedom from the financial and emotional burden of taxes.

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Values

Our Core Values:

  1. Serve People Even When It's Difficult
  2. Do the Right thing -- NO MATTER WHAT
  3. Proactively Take Bold Action
  4. Seek Empowerment
  5. Be Appreciative
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Audience Avatar

Make Taxes Fair's ideal clients are successful but overwhelmed business owners who are carrying the emotional and financial burden of confusing tax obligations. They are stressed, anxious, and often embarrassed—constantly second-guessing whether they're doing things right and dreading an unexpected tax bill or audit. These entrepreneurs crave clarity, confidence, and control, but feel let down by generic CPAs who merely report history instead of providing actionable strategy. Deep down, they want a trusted partner who can simplify the chaos, ease their mental load, and help them reclaim their time, energy, and profits.

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Positioning Statement

We help american entrepreneurs experience relief from the financial and emotional burden of taxes through proactive planning and the CLEAR EDGE framework.

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Brand Story

The hero of this story is a successful but stressed business owner who wants clarity, confidence, and control over their taxes. They don't want to break the rules—they just want to stop overpaying and feel secure in their decisions.

Make Taxes Fair serves as their guide, offering empathy ("Friends don't let friends overpay the government") and authority (years of experience, tens of millions saved for clients).

The plan: Schedule a call, get a personalized Tax Strategy Roadmap, follow custom checklists, and maintain ongoing support. If they don't save at least 5x the cost of the roadmap, they get a refund.

Success means feeling relieved, confident, and in control with clarity and a proactive strategy. Failure (avoided) would mean continuing to overpay and stay overwhelmed. The transformation takes them from worried and overwhelmed to empowered and in control.

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Brand Personality

Make Taxes Fair presents itself as the Everyman with Sage undertones—approachable, friendly, and relatable while also deeply knowledgeable and wise. They speak with clarity and empathy, empowering clients through education, encouragement, and step-by-step support. Their tone is professionally casual, highly articulate, and built on trust earned by both expertise and authenticity.

Customer Archetype: Ruler with Hero Undertones – they want to take charge of their business, finances, and future.

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Competitive Atlas

Make Taxes Fair operates in a crowded field that includes tax strategists, traditional CPAs, self-education platforms, and even the "do nothing" status quo. This analysis evaluates both direct competitors (like Karlton Dennis and Tax Hive) and indirect competitors (YouTube educators, and relocation-based tax shelters).

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