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Tax planning

Nobody wants to pay more tax than the law requires. Almost everyone does, because the decision that created the bill happened months before anyone looked at a return.

The call that pays for itself

Tax planning is included for our members. Book an appointment any time you are about to do something consequential: make a big purchase, sell stock, sell a home or a rental, make a business decision, or start a company. We go through your situation and give you the best route to paying as little as the law allows.

The important word is before. Most transactions cause damage that cannot be undone once they happen. We have had to tell too many people that we could have helped, if only they had reached out first.

A real example. A client sold a personal property after 22 months of ownership. That timing cost about $45,000 in capital gains tax.

Two more mortgage payments of roughly $1,500 each — $3,000 — would have carried them past the two-year mark and saved around $42,000. One phone call in advance would have made the difference.

When to pick up the phone

  • You are thinking about selling a home, a rental or a piece of land
  • You are about to sell stock, exercise options or move a large crypto position
  • You are buying a vehicle or equipment for the business, or weighing whether to
  • You are starting a business, or wondering whether to elect S-corp status
  • Your income changed materially — a bonus, a windfall, a retirement, an inheritance
  • You are taking money out of a retirement account, for any reason

What we look at

Timing, entity structure, how you pay yourself, what the state will do on top of the federal result, and how this year's choice affects next year's bracket. For business owners, planning usually runs alongside clean books and correct payroll, because a plan built on numbers nobody has reconciled is guesswork.

Not sure where you fit?

Tell us what your return looks like and we will tell you which membership covers it — no obligation.

Book a free consult (623) 257-3048
FAQ

Common questions

Is planning an extra fee?

No. Planning appointments are included with every membership. That is deliberate — a fee per call is exactly the thing that stops people from calling.

How far ahead should I call?

Before you sign anything. A week is fine, a month is better, and the day after closing is usually too late.

Can you help if I already did the transaction?

Sometimes. There are still choices about how a completed transaction is reported, and occasionally an amendment is available. But the big savings sit on the other side of the signature.

Ready to keep more of what you earn?

A 30-minute consultation is free, and you'll leave it knowing what you'd pay and what we'd change.

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