Tax Planning: Year end planning goes beyond merely filing necessary returns and meeting deadlines. Tax planning is a year-round job requiring collaboration with your accountant so that business decisions will minimize your taxes without compromising short and long-term economic goals. An early look at your tax obligations, investment success, and the implications of your personal, business and retirement decisions are critical elements of long-range financial stability. Tax planning primarily concerns the timing and method to report income and claim deductions. The tax laws permit a variety of options that must be thoroughly evaluated before the end of the year. I can offer the guidance necessary to maximize the opportunities of your situation.