Tax Planning

Explore proactive tax planning for families, investors, business owners, and retirees. Learn how taxes affect cash flow, retirement distributions, investment decisions, insurance, estate planning, and the coordination of long-term wealth strategies.

Taxes and Wealth Creation: The Truth Most Families Never Hear

By Rachel Marshall / December 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Taxes and Wealth Creation: The Truth Most Families Never Hear

A few weeks ago our 14-year-old daughter ordered a $30 item online with her own hard-earned cash. She was proud of herself—until a notice popped up: the product was coming from overseas and a tariff of roughly $30 would be due at delivery. She looked at me, stunned. “Wait… I have to pay double to…

Can You Deduct Life Insurance Premiums? The Truth Every Business Owner Needs to Know

By Rachel Marshall / May 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Can You Deduct Life Insurance Premiums? The Truth Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Recently, Bruce shared a story that perfectly illustrates unexpected life challenges—his basement flooded, turning a peaceful Easter weekend into an emergency cleanup session. Just as unexpected problems can flood your home, unanswered financial questions can flood your business strategy, especially questions like: “Can you deduct life insurance premiums?” Tax questions, much like sudden home repairs,…

Is Infinite Banking Tax-Free? The Truth You Need to Know

By Rachel Marshall / April 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Is Infinite Banking Tax-Free? The Truth You Need to Know

If you’ve been researching Infinite Banking, you’ve probably heard it described as “tax-free.” That phrase is thrown around a lot, and while it sounds great, it’s not entirely accurate. The reality is a bit more nuanced, and understanding the details can make a massive difference in how you leverage Infinite Banking for long-term wealth building.…

Whole Life Insurance Tax Benefits – How They Work and Why They Matter

By Rachel Marshall / August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Whole Life Insurance Tax Benefits – How They Work and Why They Matter

Understanding the tax advantages of whole life insurance can make a huge difference in your financial strategy when it comes to building wealth efficiently. Many people wonder, “Is whole life insurance tax-free?” While the answer depends on how you structure and use your policy, the tax benefits are substantial and without a doubt worth exploring.…

How to Pay Less Tax

By Rachel Marshall / March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Pay Less Tax

Concerned about taxes in the future? Taxes are a huge eroder of wealth. While you do not have control over tax rates, you can strategically position yourself to maintain control of as much of your money as possible. Taxes are at a historic low, so it is time to learn how to pay less tax…

Deferred Sales Trust: Defer Capital Gains Taxes With More Flexibility Than a 1031 Exchange

By Rachel Marshall / November 16, 2020 / Comments Off on Deferred Sales Trust: Defer Capital Gains Taxes With More Flexibility Than a 1031 Exchange

Do you want the freedom to sell real estate at the top of the market and wait to invest until the right time, without having to rush cash into a new property with a 1031, but still be able to defer taxes? A deferred sales trust may be for you – this capital gains tax…

Rich Person Roth: For the Most Tax-Free Income (Reviewed)

By Rachel Marshall / November 19, 2018 / Comments Off on Rich Person Roth: For the Most Tax-Free Income (Reviewed)

Although Trump’s Tax Reform cut taxes in many ways, millions of Americans will see taxes increase in 2018.  The lower standardized deduction and the $10K cap on deductions for SALT (State and Local Taxes) will primarily affect those in the upper-middle to mid-upper class.   Consequently, tax planning is becoming a growing priority for an increasing…

Trump’s Tax Reform: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know, with Dustin Griffiths

By Rachel Marshall / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Trump’s Tax Reform: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know, with Dustin Griffiths

Trump’s tax reform has made a lot of big changes to the tax code.  Because of the overhaul, our proactive tax team posted a series of blogs outlining the changes and what they mean for you.  When we read them, we knew right away that we wanted to share them with you. So, we brought…

How to Pay Less in Taxes Legally, with Dustin Griffiths

By Rachel Marshall / January 15, 2018 /

“Tax Empowered” vs. “Tax Scared” It’s time to stop tipping the IRS and pay less in taxes legally, from now on. No one likes paying the IRS, but are you letting the government steal from you?  If you aren’t strategic, tax deadlines can feel like doomsday.  You’re stuck with hating that you pay so much…

Maximizing Your Business Tax Deductions in 2018, with Mark Schreiber

By Rachel Marshall / December 25, 2017 / Comments Off on Maximizing Your Business Tax Deductions in 2018, with Mark Schreiber

Do you know if you’re maximizing your business tax deductions?  If the thought of the new year brings you tax anxiety, you’re not alone. Many business owners fear tax season and the “day of reckoning” when they find out how much they owe to Uncle Sam. No one likes to part with hard-earned dollars or…

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