Strategic CPA Tax Planning: Austin-based + Nationwide

Proactive Tax Strategies for Complex Domestic + International Portfolios

Austin Roots, Global Reach

Millan and Company serves clients in Austin, Central Texas, nationally and globally. We go beyond compliance to help you anticipate future tax changes and make decisions with full knowledge of their implications.

Our leadership team tracks regulations in real-time - including bonus depreciation, equity compensation (ISOs/RSUs), and Section 199A -to guide you through an ever-changing tax ecosystem. We deliver strategic expertise to optimize your after-tax income for the 2025 tax year and beyond- delivering personalized accounting services to assist meeting the goals of individuals and businesses of all sizes.

Difference between reactive tax compliance and proactive tax strategy - Millan + Co Austin CPA

Our 3-Step Strategic Planning Process

01

Authentication + Analysis

We assemble and analyze your financial data to estimate your current liability and determine exactly what is owed before we begin strategy.

02

Roadmap Options

We review scenarios (current vs. potential) and arrange multiple plans for future savings, giving you optimal outcomes to choose from.

03

Recurring Planning

We apply a proactive strategy to optimize future earnings, checking in annually or quarterly to adjust for tax law changes.

Tax Planning Benefits

  • Understanding the impacts of existing and proposed tax law changes

  • Lowering current year tax burdens

  • Minimizing future tax liabilities

  • Averting penalties and interest

  • Cost Segregation studies for both accelerated and balanced depreciation

  • Wealth accumulation management

Strategic Tax Planning Services for Growing Businesses (with employee needs)

Strategic Equity Compensation, including:

ISOs (Incentive Stock Options);

NSOs (Non-Qualified Stock Options);

RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)

These asset tools- combined in an appropriate balance between near and long-term objectives provide balanced growth for both businesses and their employees.

We work with your fiduciary partner(s) to provide customized, combined holistic compliance reports. And strategic guidance for your growth.

International + Multi-State Tax Planning

How do we handle multi-state business nexus?
For Austin-based companies scaling nationally, we perform "economic nexus" studies to determine exactly where you owe tax. We analyze state apportionment rules to ensure you remain compliant in high-tax states like California or New York while maximizing the benefits of your Texas domicile.

Do you provide tax strategy for international interests?
Yes. We integrate cross-border considerations into your overall tax plan. From optimizing Foreign Tax Credits to structuring U.S. real estate investments for foreign nationals (FIRPTA planning), we ensure your global footprint is tax-efficient.

Tax Planning FAQs: Austin + Nationwide

What are the best tax planning strategies for professional practices?+

For high-earning medical and professional groups, we focus on high-impact entity and deduction strategies:

  • Entity Structuring: Optimizing S-Corp or C-Corp elections to minimize self-employment taxes.
  • PTE Tax Elections: Bypassing the $10,000 SALT cap at the entity level.
  • Defined Benefit Plans: Sheltering significantly higher pre-tax income than standard 401(k)s.
  • Cost Segregation: Accelerating depreciation on practice-owned real estate.
  • Strategic Practice Offsites: Utilizing Section 280A for documented governance meetings.
Specialized Support for Law Firms: We navigate Partner Buy-in/Buy-out taxation and K-1 distribution optimization to ensure firm equity remains tax-efficient.
How can I optimize my Texas real estate portfolio for tax savings?+

We combine transaction strategies with proactive entity structuring:

  • S-Corp Election: For active agents, this can reduce self-employment tax on distributions exceeding a reasonable salary.
  • Cost Segregation: Accelerating depreciation to create immediate cash flow for investors.
  • 1031 Exchanges: Deferring capital gains by reinvesting into like-kind properties.
Can you help minimize taxes on my tech RSUs and ISOs?+

Yes. We help Austin tech professionals time vesting events to reduce capital gains and manage AMT pitfalls.

Do I need a CPA for tax planning if I have a small business?+

If your business is profitable or growing, a CPA is essential to optimize entity structure and identify industry-specific credits—like R&D or WOTC—that generic software often misses.

How does proactive tax planning differ from standard tax preparation?+

Preparation is reactive filing. Planning is proactive—working year-round to implement strategies before year-end.

When is the most effective time to begin the tax planning process?+

The ideal window is Q3 (August–October) to allow for execution before the tax year closes.

Discover What’s Possible.

We specialize in engineering sophisticated strategies that help build your growth and protect your equity. Schedule a session to align your tax structure with your long-term financial goals.

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