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Q: What does a tax strategist do that my CPA doesn't?

Most CPAs focus on compliance — filing accurate returns on time. A tax strategist focuses on minimizing your future tax liability through proactive planning: entity restructuring, income timing, deduction acceleration, and credit identification. The best tax strategists work with you year-round, not just at filing season.

Q: What is the R&D tax credit and do I qualify?

The R&D tax credit (Section 41) rewards US companies for qualified research activities. It's not just for tech — manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and SaaS companies often qualify. The credit is typically 6–8% of qualified research expenses, and can offset payroll taxes for startups. An R&D credit study pays for itself 3–10x.

Q: What is cost segregation?

Cost segregation is an IRS-approved strategy that accelerates depreciation on commercial real estate. Instead of depreciating a building over 39 years, a cost segregation study reclassifies components (flooring, electrical, land improvements) to 5, 7, or 15-year schedules — dramatically increasing year-one deductions.

Q: When should I restructure my business entity for tax purposes?

Common triggers include: crossing $100K in net profit (S-Corp election often saves $10K+), acquiring real estate, bringing on investors, or expanding internationally. Entity restructuring should happen in Q1 or at a natural business transition — not mid-year without planning.

Q: How much can I save working with a tax strategist?

Results vary, but businesses with $500K–$5M in revenue commonly save $20,000–$150,000+ annually through proactive planning. The ROI on a quality tax strategist is typically 5–15x the engagement fee within the first year.

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What Does a Tax Strategy Do?

Tax strategists go beyond filing returns — they design the structure of your business to minimize tax liability legally and proactively. That includes choosing the right entity type, timing income and deductions, identifying credits like R&D tax credits, and structuring real estate for maximum depreciation. A proactive tax strategist typically pays for themselves 5–10x in tax savings.

When to hire one: