A Tax Plan that Works with Your financial Plan

Tax Planning

More Than Just Filing

Our tax planning help doesn’t stop on April 15. At True Blue, we take a big picture approach, coupling our investment management expertise with tax preparation experience to see beyond one tax year at a time.

How Our Tax Pros Help You:
  • IRS Form 1040- US Individual Income Tax Return
  • Resident and Non-Resident State Returns
  • Tax Planning
  • Estimated Tax Payments
  • Electronic Filing

Don’t Just File—Strategize

A tax strategy should be more than filing—it should find long-term opportunities for your future. Let us help you create a tax plan that fits your needs.

Our Tax Planning Process

Reviewing

Our client organizer will assist you in collecting your tax documents and our secure digital portal will make delivering them fast and easy.

Filing

We’ll review your documents with you to help maximize credits and deductions and communicate along the way to avoid any surprises.

Strategizing

As your life changes and assets grow, we will walk alongside you and continue to provide professional tax advice for this tax season and beyond.

Keep More of What’s Yours​

Optimize your finances with True Blue’s tax planning services. Our comprehensive approach to tax planning includes strategic tax minimization, year-round guidance, and personalized tax reports, helping to ensure that you make the most of every financial opportunity.

Streamlined Coordination

When you work with True Blue, your tax preparer and financial advisor will be in one office. That way, you can see how your annual taxes play into your bigger picture.

Future Planning

We don’t just look at one tax year at a time. We look ahead for opportunities in education planning, retirement planning, social security strategies, and more.

Accuracy and Reliability

US tax code is complicated and confusing. Our team stays on top of State and Federal tax legislation so you don’t have to. And we’re always happy to explain any line item that is unclear to you.

Year-Round Guidance

Our commitment to year-round tax guidance goes well beyond tax season. We're with you throughout the year, providing valuable insights and advice on financial choices that can impact your tax liability. With True Blue Financial by your side, you can confidently make informed decisions while staying tax-efficient.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Planning

True Blue offers tax planning services because it’s an integral part of your greater financial picture. Not only can we help you prepare your taxes the right way and avoid potential IRS penalties, but we can also help you optimize your future tax obligations through charitable giving, tax loss harvesting, or varied retirement withdrawal strategies. 

When you meet with us for tax planning, we recommend that you bring tax returns from the previous two tax years, this year’s income documents, any deductions you hope to itemize, and any questions that you have about the tax planning process. We have also provided a common document checklist here

Our goal is to keep things simple so there are no surprises. We want you to clearly understand all fees and expenses before we get started. While fees are never appealing, using a professional can often catch credits or deductions that you may have missed - saving you money! We charge per form and base our pricing on the National Society of Accountants.

We employ four CPAs and multiple tax preparers at True Blue Financial who also work as a part of our greater wealth management team. They are an invaluable tax planning resource to our clients—even for those clients who do not use True Blue for their tax prep. From simple to complex, we've got you covered!

In some cases, yes! Let's face it, the US tax code is very complicated and constantly evolving. Proper tax planning requires knowing what's new this year and what changes are coming. From deductions to income thresholds to tax credits, our CPAs and financial advisors can help you find opportunities for savings this tax season and beyond.  

Tax Planning Resources

2026 Tax Planning Guide
2025 Tax Planning Guide
A New Perspective on Health Savings Accounts
Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
Document Retention Guide

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True Blue Financial Benton Harbor, MI office

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667 W Main St Suite A
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.