Tax Optimizer
2025
Tax Optimizer
2025
Optimization Playbooks
Sequenced, compliant strategy stacks by profile. Always prioritize lawful, well-documented steps.
W-2 Earner
Green: Max HSA/FSA, Retirement deferral sequencing
Yellow: Backdoor Roth (pro-rata rules)
Red: Abusive charitable transactions
Self-Employed
Green: Solo 401(k) + 199A planning
Yellow: S-corp reasonable comp
Red: Sham management companies
Real Estate Investor
Green: Cost segregation + 179D/45L
Yellow: RE professional status substantiation
Red: Inflated basis / nonqualifying assets
Founder
Green: R&D credit payroll offset
Yellow: QSBS documentation
Red: Related-party IP round-trips