You would rather plan the bill than be surprised by it.

A projection in the fall costs less than a penalty in April. Individual tax planning covers estimated payments, timing of income and deductions, and the moves that only work before December 31.

IS THIS YOU?

This page is for you if

Your income changed, or is about to

You have a large gain, a bonus, or a retirement decision coming

You want to know the number before April

You are deciding between deferring income and accelerating deductions

Tax planning for individuals

We build a year-end projection, identify the options that fit your situation, and give you the numbers to decide with.

KNOW THE NUMBER BEFORE APRILWhere the next dollar lands10-12%22%24%32%+Retirement contributionsaves at 24%Roth conversion, low-income yearfills 12% bracketHarvested lossoffsets the top gainQ4 estimated paymentavoids 7% penaltyA short written plan with the numbers, before the year closes
HOW IT WORKS

Four steps, one written estimate

Step 1: Tell us what you have

Book a planning session

Step 2: Get a written estimate

Share year-to-date income and expected changes

Step 3: Upload to the secure portal

Receive a written projection and options

Step 4: We prepare, you review, we file

Execute before year end

WHO DOES THE WORK

Prepared in Skokie by people who know what the IRS looks for

Your return is prepared by the Gordon Tax team in Skokie, Illinois. Gordon Tax, LLC was founded by Andrew Gordon, a tax attorney and CPA, and has focused on crypto tax since 2014.

What to have ready

Year-to-date pay stubs, last year's return, expected income and gains, and the decisions you are weighing.

Frequently asked questions

It is when there is equity compensation, a side business, a large sale, or a change in income. For a simple W-2 year, usually not.

Yes. Planning clients typically have us prepare the return so nothing is lost between the plan and the filing.

September through early December.

SCHEDULE A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

Tell us what you have. We will tell you what applies and what it costs.

Hourly billing, estimated up front, with a deposit applied to the work.

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