Structure, Strategy, Savings: Unlocking $1.2M & Future-Proofing the Company

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Background

A successful mid-sized business with multiple entities engaged our firm for strategic tax planning & compliance. Though profitable, their structure had grown complex, & they suspected they were overpaying.

Our discovery process uncovered over $1.2 million in immediate tax savings, along with long-term opportunities in estate planning and entity strategy.

Solutions

Through our Tax Discovery Process, we identified & implemented the following strategies:

 

  • Closed a Dormant Entity: Dissolving an inactive LLC & deducting the capital account balance generated $30K in tax savings.
  • Reclassified Inventory: Leveraging the small business exception allowed one entity to deduct $50K in inventory, saving $12K in taxes.
  • Compensation & Dividend Realignment: Restructuring owner compensation reduced individual income taxes by $110K annually while preserving retirement plan contributions.
  • Entity & Rent Optimization: Increasing intercompany rent and utilizing pass-through entities eliminated $47K in corporate taxes and saved $23K per $100K in related-party payments.
  • Strategic Estate & Gift Planning: Avoided an estimated $3.8M in future estate tax

Conclusion

Our strategic tax planning helped this client reduce immediate tax liability by over $1.2 million while setting the foundation for long-term growth, succession, and continued savings.

Solutions

Challenges

  • Outdated accounting method inflating taxable income

  • Corporate structure exposed to double taxation

  • No estate plan in place before exemption changes

  • Overlooked captive insurance opportunity

  • Tax-inefficient owner compensation 

Benefits

  • Total Tax Savings: $1.2 Million+

  • Reduced Estate Tax Exposure

  • Improved Structure for Growth & Succession

  • Lower Corporate & Personal Tax Burden

  • Better Use of Tax-Advantaged Strategies

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BGW Accounting Firm

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