Tax Planning
Proactive, year-round tax strategy from Tommy Fairbank, CPA, so you make decisions before December 31 and not after.
How Tommy helps
By the time a return is prepared, the year is over and most opportunities have passed. Tax planning flips that around. Tommy reviews your situation during the year, projects what you are likely to owe and identifies moves that can reduce it while there is still time to act.
Planning is especially valuable after a change: starting a business, a big raise or bonus, selling property or investments, getting married or planning for retirement.
What's included
- Mid-year and year-end tax projections
- S corporation reasonable compensation planning
- Retirement plan strategies for owners and employees
- Quarterly estimated payment calculations
- Timing of income, deductions and asset sales
- Charitable giving strategies
- Planning for major life and business events
- A written summary of recommendations
Who this is for
- Business owners with growing profits
- High-income professionals and households
- Anyone facing a major financial change this year
- Clients who want fewer surprises in April
How it works
Call or email
Schedule a free, no-obligation first conversation about your situation.
A fair quote
Receive a written scope and fee before any work begins.
Ongoing support
Tommy handles the work and stays in touch year-round.
Common questions
How is tax planning different from tax preparation?
Preparation reports what already happened. Planning looks ahead and helps you make decisions that change the outcome. Many clients pair the two, with planning meetings during the year and preparation after it ends.
When is the best time to start?
The earlier in the year the better, since more options are available. A mid-year review is a good starting point for most people, and a year-end check-in before December 31 is valuable for everyone.