Tax Planning

Mission Wealth offers comprehensive tax management strategies to help defer, reduce, and better manage your taxes.

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Tax Planning with Mission Wealth means a coordinated, year-round strategy.

Tax Planning is the ongoing work of reducing your tax burden and coordinating tax decisions with the rest of your financial life, rather than addressing taxes once a year at filing time. It covers strategies like tax-loss harvesting, asset location, Roth conversion modeling, charitable giving coordination, and cross-border tax optimization for clients with international ties. It is for individuals and families whose taxes are one of their largest ongoing expenses, whether they already have a CPA they want to keep working with or are looking for more integrated, in-house support.

Because taxes touch nearly every financial decision, from how you invest to how you give and how you pass on wealth, having a team that treats tax planning as a proactive, year-round strategy can reduce what you owe and improve the outcomes of your broader financial plan.

We’re here to help when Tax Planning matters most.

Mission Wealth can help you explore the most cost-effective solutions to help cover a number of possibilities. We have no proprietary products to sell and no quotas to fill, so we offer independent, objective advice that serves your best interests. Our services go beyond basic tax filings. We integrate tax strategy into your overall financial plan, which enhances efficiency and protects your wealth for the long term.

Annual Tax Management Review

Your Wealth Advisor will coordinate a personalized meeting with our tax team to review your tax situation and uncover savings opportunities.

Proactive Tax Strategy Communication

We keep you informed of tax implications before you make financial decisions.

Seamless Collaboration with Your CPA

We work alongside your existing tax professional to ensure a unified strategy.

In-House CPA Support

Direct access to experienced CPAs for tax return reviews and strategic planning.

Roth Conversion Modeling

Evaluate potential Roth conversion benefits for tax-efficient retirement planning.

Cross-Border Tax Optimization

Help navigate international tax complexities to protect your wealth.

Tax Projections & Return Preparation

We provide accurate forecasts and compliance assistance. We also prepare most conventional individual tax returns involving wages reported on Forms W-2 and investment income reported on select Forms 1099 for Integrated Wealth, Private, and Family Office clients.

Tax Planning at Mission Wealth means comprehensive care.

Taxes may be one of your largest ongoing expenses, so our team uses tax reduction strategies and coordinates with your advisor and CPA on their implementation. Your wealth advisor will also manage your investment portfolio tax-efficiently, creating a more cohesive financial plan for the future.

Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies

Our team of investment advisors can facilitate planning by taking strategies like tax-smart implementation and trading, tax-loss harvesting, and asset location into account. You may feel restricted because of a large built-in gain position or concentrated stock position, but we can help evaluate ways to reduce tax drag while supporting broader portfolio goals.

Coordination with Tax Professionals

We coordinate with your outside tax professionals and our in-house Wealth Strategy Group for clients with established CPA relationships or tax accountants. This collaboration may include advanced funds for charitable giving, gifting through trusts, or converting IRA assets to Roth during low-income tax years.

Cross-Border Tax Optimization

U.S. taxation issues surrounding expats can be complicated. At Mission Wealth, we partner with a team of seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of cross-border planning to help clients navigate multi-jurisdiction tax considerations and optimize outcomes.

Powerful Tax Management Review

Through collaboration with your CPA or our in-house Wealth Strategy Group, we review your prior year’s tax return and discuss any significant changes expected to occur in your tax situation. This review can help uncover tax minimization strategies and work with your Wealth Advisor and tax team to implement them.

Every tax situation is unique. If you require a service not listed above, reach out—we’re here to help.

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What our clients are saying about our Tax Planning services.

Edward F.

08/20/2026

Excellent advice and help from Michael Baumeister on a IRS tax problem which he solved.

Ellie F.

06/30/2026

Today, Jeff and I had a review of my accounts managed by Mission Wealth. Jeff was informative in helping me to understand my portfolio. He followed up immediately with my CPA with questions about my 2025 and 2026 tax returns. Throughout the year Jeff has been responsive to my financial issues. He is a delight to work with.

Connie H.

05/29/2026

I have been with Mission Wealth since August 2025. During this time I have received great care and advice concerning my financial matters. From handling my complicated taxes, to helping me to get great insurance quotes,I am well looked after. A big thank you to Robert Himmelman and his team at Mission Wealth for taking good care of my finances.

Tom Z.

04/22/2026

Jacob Mortensen and his team came within $100 of complete accuracy when estimating our 2025 taxes and our accountants were impressed with the thorough files we were able to give them. Good job Jacob & MW!

Paul M.

03/03/2026

My five-year adventure with Mission Wealth has been positive, especially once Shinaola became my advisor. Shinaola's proactive approach, depth of knowledge, positive attitude, and genuine care for our well-being and financial success, provides me great peace-of-mind. Shinaola also offers tax planning, which I rely on. Being a person who lives by dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's, Shinaola's thorough approach, including tax planning, has successfully dotted all the i's, and crossed all the t's for me, without my having to do any heavy lifting. I trust Shinaola, and truly believe he wants the best for us and isn't just trying to make a buck. As for Mission Wealth, the options for alternative investments, steered me to initially choose your company over others solely focused exclusively on traditional stock and bond options. Although I don't have a comparison of how our assets would have fared had we chosen other options, I'm confident Mission Wealth was a wise choice.

Jerre S.

12/10/2025

My wife & I have continued to be very happy clients of Jeff Avila for over 20 yrs, moving with him as he has changed firms during that time. Most recently, he has helped us unravel a complex Tax Record Question. Previously, he has built a remarkable investment success record for us.

Virginia W.

11/13/2025

Our experience with Mission Wealth, most especially Julianna R. In the San Diego office has been wonderful. From the 1st meeting and every meeting after I have always understood her explanations and what she’s doing with our portfolio. She even got us back 42,000 on our last taxes. She found a mistake our CPA had made and amended the tax return. I highly recommend Mission Wealth.

Laura B.

09/26/2025

I appreciate Mark’s professionalism as well as kindness. Provides peace of mind regarding my financial situation.

Jim D.

09/11/2025

I am a satisfied client of Mission Wealth, and because of the excellent work that Julianna is doing in taking care of our financial resources. Not only does Julianna have high levels of financial expertise, but she is extremely thorough and pays intense attention to detail. As an example, in her prep for our meeting, she had noticed that my regular pension payment was missing from my 2021 tax return, an omission both the CPA and I had missed. We were able to quickly file an amended return before the extension deadline today, thereby avoiding any penalties. Even more importantly, the income-oriented strategy that she has overseen (with the help of Brian and others, of course) has played out very well in the current negative markets. At this point, I'm sure glad I chose Mission Wealth and Julianna to manage our wealth.

Linda C.

09/11/2025

Thanks, Geoff, for sending this review and also for contacting my CPA. You are always so thorough and explain things well. I really appreciate it.

The testimonials displayed are from current clients. Clients were not compensated and there are no material conflicts of interest. Testimonials may not be reflective of the experience of all clients and are not a guarantee of future performance.

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