Each month, Shop in RI Magazine profiles one member of “The Dream Team,” a weekly networking group that meets in Smithfield. This month, we feature Deborah Mazzone of DLM Tax Services, Inc., in Johnston.
Deborah “Deb” Mazzone is a lifelong resident of Greenville. While raising her young family, Deb began studying social work at Rhode Island College, but soon discovered that she excelled in accounting. She switched majors and graduated with her degree in accounting, and began her career working for the State of Rhode Island’s Division of Taxation.
With this experience, she gained critical knowledge of taxes, which laid the groundwork for her future endeavors. She then worked in other departments within the state, always focusing on finance. Deb also worked part time for 15 years at H&R Block, which laid the foundation for her love of preparing personal tax returns.
“Working with finances and studying the tax laws became a passion, and I honestly enjoy assisting people, plus preparing taxes came easy to me,” she recalled. “The benefit of my job is that I am helping individuals, who would otherwise struggle trying to do taxes on their own.”
Deb began her company in 2020, as an accountant, preparing personal tax returns at her office, which is located in Johnson at 1665 Hartford Avenue, Suite 40. There, she and her business partner have a busy practice preparing individual returns, as well as business returns. It’s a busy time of year, but she says that “many returns are completed within one week.”
In early 2023, Deb formed DLM Tax Services, Inc. She was excited to launch a second location at 657 Pleasant Street, Unit 6, in Fall River, to accommodate people in that region. Deb employs seasoned staff of professionals, and on average, they prepare about 1,400 income returns between both locations, during the tax season.
More details about DLM Tax Services, Inc. can be found either by visiting www.DLMtaxservices.com, or by calling 401-369-7117 or 508-717-7341.
As for joining The Dream Team, Deb is a “people person,” and a natural at networking with people and businesses. Deb said, “My brother, Joseph, owner of Mazzone Home Improvement of Smithfield, was part of the group, and suggested that I go to a meeting.” She continues, “Now that I am a business owner, I was excited for the opportunity to help it grow, and this group has been a great fit.”
The Dream Team currently has 26 members and is growing. They meet every Wednesday morning from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at the Home2Suites Hilton on Douglas Pike (Rte. 7) in Smithfield, across from Laura’s Bar and Grill. The group is looking to grow its team and is interested in meeting professionals from various businesses looking to connect and help each other grow through referral business. The Dream Team is all about “friends helping friends.”
Further information about the group may be found by contacting either President Rocco Elgar at 401-265-0857 or at therockhbi@msn.com, or Vice President Tim Richard at 401-766-4200, or at tim@estenandrichardinsurance.com.
