12/28/2022
1) The biggest difference between a regular accountant and a tax strategist is that an accountant usually works with you reactively whereas an experienced tax strategist works with you proactively throughout the year.
If you're asking yourself this question, you might already be working with your accountant reactively and basically prepare your tax returns ONCE the year has ended. In comparison, if you were to work with a tax strategist you would be anticipating your financial and tax situations as they arise.
Think about it...
2) There are plenty of taxpayers who are skipping certain deductions because their accountant told them it would increase their risk of being audited. If that is the case and you are recommended not to take a certain deduction to which you could be entitled, it's time to make a change. Why give the IRS more money than necessary? I mean, if you really want, you can always donate to the government. You don't have to overpay your taxes.
3) This third question is crucial and refers back to #1 above. If you solely hear from your accountant when it's time to file your return or pay your invoice, you are unlikely to be getting a high level of service. Indeed, you are seeking someone who will ask good questions continuously throughout the year. Someone that will come to you with new and creative ideas on how to improve your financial situation and, essentially, be a partner in your wealth-building process.
4) Finally, fourth and last question to wonder today: Your tax diagram.
It is simply a 1 page document that is the building block in your planning an optimization. It relates how cash flows between you and your companies and the type of deductions you should be leveraging. If you don't have one, you may be overpaying your taxes.
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