Real Estate Tax Advisory Group

Known for her honesty, caring spirit, and perseverance, Melinda Tolbert has been a successful entrepreneur for fifteen years. Tolbert is the esteemed Founder and CEO of RETAG (Real Estate Tax Advisory Group) and a Commercial REALTOR®. In the true “Melinda Tolbert” form, she has selflessly dedicated her life to designing ethical, innovative, and effective tax solutions meticulously tailored to every client’s unique circumstances.

Melinda is motivated by the success of those she serves. She firmly believes that their success results from sincere intentions, skillful execution, and the unwavering ability to view every obstacle as an opportunity. Tolbert keeps her finger on the pulse of the industries in which she operates. As a result, she readily anticipates and responds to her fellow investors and real estate professionals’ tax resolution and tax planning needs. Within RETAG (Real Estate Tax Advisory Group) walls, she has created a learning, partnership, and adaptation culture to change in a dynamic business climate.

As a Certified Tax Coach, Melinda specializes in assisting real estate professionals in developing and executing proactive tax plans full of court-tested, IRS-approved strategies for risk reduction, asset protection, and tax minimization liabilities.

The award-winning Tax Advisor has consistently solidified her stellar reputation in the industry with several accolades that include:

• Certified Tax Coach
• Top 3 Tax Firm 2016-2020
• Best of Columbus Tax Firm Hall of Fame
• Masters in Commercial Property (MICP) designation
• Certified Retail Leasing Specialist
• Featured in 2018 Top Agent Magazine
• Certified Negotiation Expert

Tolbert is an active member of several professional organizations; the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners, the National Association of Tax Professionals, the National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP), the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), and the Columbus Board of Realtors. She also serves as a Board Member of the City of Columbus Land Bank Authority, an Advisory Board Member of CionSystems, Online Check Writer, and Instant Autographs.

As a wife, mother of three, and exemplary member of her community, Tolbert leads by example. She pours her warmth and open-mindedness into the hearts of her counterparts, clients, and everyone she encounters.