10/16/2026
Tax preparation tells you what you owe. Tax planning helps you make decisions before you owe it.
That might mean adjusting retirement contributions, evaluating a Roth conversion, or reviewing investments for tax-loss harvesting.
The key is timing. Once December 31 passes, many of those opportunities close for the year.
Your tax strategy should be part of your financial plan, not just something you think about once a year.