Tax Planning & Strategic AdvisoryTax Planning

Strategic tax planning for individuals and business owners who want to reduce risk, stay compliant, and avoid future IRS or NYS problems.
Individuals • Business Owners • Investors • High-Income Earners • Multi-State Taxpayers

Tax savings don’t happen by accident — they happen through strategic planning, proactive structuring, and understanding how federal and state tax laws apply to your situation.

As a CPA, CEP, CIA, and former NYS auditor, I help clients reduce their tax liability ethically, legally, and strategically while maintaining strong compliance.

This service is ideal for clients who want to:

  • Reduce taxes
  • Build long-term financial efficiency
  • Optimize their business structure
  • Avoid audit triggers
  • Coordinate income, expenses, and timing
  • Make better investment and retirement decisions
  • Understand multi-state implications

What Tax Planning Includes

✔ Income tax minimization strategies

✔ S-Corp vs. LLC/sole proprietor analysis

✔ Retirement contribution planning

✔ Estimated tax planning

✔ Multi-state residency & income allocation

✔ Real estate investor strategies

✔ Depreciation & cost segregation guidance

✔ Business deduction optimization

✔ Passive vs. non-passive income structuring

✔ Capital gains & loss harvesting

✔ Education & childcare tax benefit optimization

Tax planning is the difference between “hoping for a good refund” and designing your tax outcome intentionally.

Planning for Individuals

Includes:

  • Wage earners with side businesses

  • Investors with capital gains

  • Individuals with rental property

  • Multi-state workers

  • High-income earners seeking optimization

  • Gig economy workers

  • Retirement planning needs

We identify opportunities to reduce tax through:

  • Timing strategies

  • Qualified deductions

  • Proper recordkeeping

  • Investment coordination

  • Smart income/expense alignment

Planning for Business Owners

Business tax planning includes:

  • Entity choice analysis (sole prop, LLC, S-corp, partnership)

  • Owner compensation strategy

  • Deduction maximization

  • Fringe benefit planning

  • Retirement planning (SEP, Solo 401(k), Defined Benefit)

  • Health insurance & HSA optimization

  • Depreciation timing

  • Quarterly estimated tax calculations

Smart planning can reduce taxes every single year.

Real Estate Investor Tax Planning

We help investors:

  • Maximize rental deductions

  • Use bonus depreciation (when applicable)

  • Apply real estate professional rules

  • Strategize passive vs. non-passive income

  • Plan capital gains events

  • Understand 1031 exchanges (referral as needed)

Real estate can be one of the most powerful tax shelters when managed correctly.

Why Clients Choose Me for Tax Planning

✔ Deep understanding of IRS & NYS rules

✔ Ability to prevent audit exposure

✔ Experience with high-complexity clients

✔ Resolution background ensures compliance

✔ Personalized, practical strategies

✔ No generic templates — fully custom planning

✔ Zealous advocacy to maximize legal tax savings

Tax Planning Process

  1. Discovery & Review

    • Prior year returns

    • Current income sources

    • Goals & concerns

    • State residency considerations

  2. Comprehensive Strategy Session

    • Identify immediate savings

    • Evaluate entity structure

    • Map long-term planning opportunities

  3. Implementation & Follow-Up

    • Adjust payroll or estimates

    • Set up retirement plan contributions

    • Coordinate with financial professionals

Update plan as circumstances change

Who This Service Is Best For

  • High-income earners

  • Investors & landlords

  • Business owners

  • Multi-state taxpayers

  • Freelancers & contractors

  • Newly self-employed individuals

  • Those who want to avoid future IRS/NYS issues

Plan Ahead and Keep More of What You Earn

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