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Tax Planning & Strategy

Expert guidance for minimizing your tax liability.

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Tax Planning & Strategy for Individuals and Businesses

Our tax planning and strategy services are designed to help both individuals and businesses minimize tax liabilities, optimize financial outcomes, and achieve long-term goals.

Whether you’re looking to reduce your personal tax bill or develop a proactive tax strategy for your company, we provide personalized guidance and year-round support to ensure you make informed decisions and keep more of what you earn. With our expertise, you can stay ahead of changing tax laws and confidently plan for your financial future.

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Tax & Estate Planning Services

  • Tax Planning & Strategy That Works Year‑Round

    Proactive strategies to lower your tax bill, boost cash flow, and keep surprise expenses at bay.

    • Reduce your taxable income and maximize after‑tax earnings
    • Year‑round planning, not just at filing time
    • Capture every eligible deduction to boost your savings
    • Guaranteed IRS compliance, avoid penalties or costly mistakes.
    • Optimized cash flow
  • Estate & Succession Planning for Lasting Legacy

    Protect what you’ve built and plan for your family’s future with strategies that minimize taxes and make transitions seamless.

    • Wealth preservation and generational transfer strategies
    • Smart gifting and trust options to minimize taxes
    • Succession plans for smooth ownership transitions
    • Personalized plans tailored to families and business owners
    • Lasting legacy and financial security for future generations
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Flexible Pricing for Individuals and Businesses

We offer flexible tax planning options designed to fit your goals. For one-time or specialized planning needs, our services are billed hourly—perfect for clients seeking targeted guidance on specific situations.

For ongoing, proactive support, we also offer quarterly tax planning packages that include regular reviews, strategy updates, and direct access to our team throughout the year. Whether you need a single consultation or continuous partnership, we’ll tailor the right level of support to help you plan ahead and minimize surprises.

For business owners, we can provide the most effective tax planning and strategies when we also support your monthly bookkeeping. See our bundled packages below that offer full-service support for you and your business.

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Client Testimonials

Kind words from our happy clients

“As an owner of multiple businesses, it's nice to have a CPA and team that can handle everything from basic transactional accounting to more advanced strategy and guidance.”

Jim Wilson
Business Owner

“We used Mason Quist as our CPA and we will be a returning client of his for years to come. He is professional, got our taxes filed in a timely manner and explained everything very well to us.”

Savina Havens
Tax Client

“Partnering with Quist Group has been a game-changer, allowing me to focus on what I love most. They have removed the stress, making my finances simple.”

Annie L
Business Owner

“The Quist team has significantly improved my business’s financial visibility with super helpful reporting coupled with my advisor’s support. We’re making better-informed decisions.”

Dr. Marcin V
Business Owner

"I was in a bind from a previous accountant. They cleaned up the mess and got all my tax returns done on time. Since then I have turned over ALL my bookkeeping and tax needs to them. It has been a great relief to have an excellent team taking care of everything.”

Margaret Jantz
Gold Country Towing

“Bookkeeping and accounting are easy with Quist Group. I can trust their team to provide reliable, accurate, and timely financial reports each month, and their professionalism and attention to detail make them a great partner.”

Garrett Hoopes
Genesee Biomedical

FAQs

Answers to your most pressing questions about our tax planning and strategy services.

Still have more questions? Get in touch, we’re happy to help.

What’s the difference between tax planning and regular tax preparation?

Tax preparation focuses on filing your return accurately and on time. Tax planning goes further—it’s about taking proactive steps throughout the year to minimize taxes and position you for long-term success. Preparation looks backward; planning looks forward.

How can tax planning help me reduce what I owe on my taxes each year?

Through tax planning, we identify opportunities to legally reduce your tax liability—whether that’s optimizing your business structure, timing income and expenses strategically, leveraging available deductions and credits, or planning for retirement contributions. Our goal is not just to file your return, but to help you keep more of what you earn and make smarter financial decisions year-round.

What types of strategies do you use for businesses versus individuals?

For businesses, we focus on entity structure, expense optimization, owner compensation, depreciation strategies, and long-term planning for growth or exit.

For individuals, we focus on income optimization, investments, charitable giving, and major life transitions—like buying property, selling a business, or retiring.

In both cases, we tailor the plan to your unique goals.

When is the best time to start tax planning, and how often should we review my plan?

The best time to start is as soon as possible—ideally early in the year when there’s still time to make strategic moves before December 31. We typically review and update plans quarterly, depending on how dynamic your situation is. The key is to treat tax planning as an ongoing process, not a once-a-year conversation.

What information or documents do I need to get started with tax planning services?

We start by requesting your most recent tax return, so that we can identify potential opportunities for planning. We then hold a brief discovery meeting to understand your goals, income sources, and future plans. From there, our team builds a personalized plan and meets with you to walk through every opportunity in plain English.

Take Control of Your Financial Future

Contact us today to learn how we can optimize your tax savings.

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