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Plan before year-end,
not after it

Most tax savings come from decisions made during the year. We look ahead with you so the return reflects choices you made on purpose.

Who It's For

Who we help

Business owners

Choosing an entity, setting a reasonable salary, timing purchases and planning distributions.

Growing companies

Selling into new states, adding employees, or preparing for a sale or investment.

High-income individuals

Investment income, equity compensation, rental property and charitable giving.

Anyone facing a big event

Buying or selling a business or property, a large bonus, retirement, or an inheritance.

What's Included

What we do

Planning work

  • A projection of this year's tax before year-end
  • Entity selection and S-corporation election analysis
  • Owner salary and distribution planning
  • Estimated tax payments set to avoid underpayment penalties
  • Retirement plan options for owners and employees
  • Timing of income, deductions and equipment purchases

Special situations

  • Multi-state questions: where you owe tax and why
  • Tax effects of buying or selling a business or property
  • Equity compensation and investment income
  • Charitable giving strategies
Fees: every engagement starts with a free consultation. We then confirm the scope and fee in a written engagement letter before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
How It Works

From first call to finished work

01

Free consultation

We discuss your goals, your income and the decisions coming up.

02

Engagement letter

Scope and fee agreed in writing.

03

Review and projection

We review prior returns and current-year numbers and project where you stand.

04

Recommendations

You get clear, written options with the trade-offs of each, in plain English.

05

Check-ins

We revisit the plan as the year unfolds, and before year-end.

Questions

Common questions

When should planning start?

As early in the year as possible. Some choices, such as an S-corporation election or retirement plan setup, have deadlines.

Is this separate from tax preparation?

It can be, but they work best together: the plan carries straight into the return.

Can you guarantee savings?

No one honestly can. We show you the options and their likely effect so you can decide.

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