The Bigger SALT Deduction Is Not a Tax Strategy: What High-Income Business Owners Should Review in 2026
For years, affluent business owners in high-tax states have heard the same frustrating sentence: your state and local taxes may be real, but your federal deduction for them is capped. That cap shaped planning decisions for owners of S corporations, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs. It also made pass-through entity tax elections, often called PTET elections, […]
Rollover Equity Before a Recap: What Affluent Founders Should Know Before Signing an LOI
Every founder says the same thing when a strong offer appears: “I am not ready to sell the whole company.” That is exactly why partial sales, private equity recapitalizations, and rollover equity deals are so attractive. You can take meaningful chips off the table, keep ownership in the next chapter, and potentially participate in a […]
Before the Second Bite: What Affluent Founders Should Do Before a Partial Sale or Recapitalization
A partial sale can feel like the best of both worlds: you take meaningful cash off the table, keep a stake in the company, and stay positioned for a second exit later. For many founders, that is exactly the appeal of a private equity recapitalization, minority investment, or staged transition. You are not fully walking […]
What High-Net-Worth Business Owners Should Do Before a Liquidity Event
For many affluent founders, the business is both the engine that created wealth and the asset that still holds most of it. That works beautifully while the company is growing. It becomes riskier when you start thinking about liquidity. A full exit is only one path. Some owners want to sell a minority stake, complete […]
Richard Huynh on Entity Structuring: The Tax Strategy Most Business Owners Overlook
Most high earners are asking the wrong question. They’re focused on:“How do I reduce my taxes this year?” That’s reactive. The real question – the one that actually changes outcomes—is:“How is my entire financial structure designed?” Because if your structure is wrong, no amount of deductions will fix it. A New Perspective from Wealthrive’s Tax […]
Wealthrive Weekly: Tax Strategy Is a Team Sport – And Richard Huynh Joins the Starting Lineup
If you’ve ever felt like “tax planning” is something that happens to you in April, you’re not alone. At Wealthrive, we treat tax strategy as a year-round decision system, not a once-a-year scramble — because the best outcomes don’t come from deductions… they come from design. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Richard Huynh, LL.M. […]
High-Net-Worth Tax Strategy in 2025: How Wealthy Families Reduce Taxes Without Increasing Risk
High-net-worth individuals don’t win by chasing deductions — they win by designing intentional tax strategy. In 2025, rising enforcement, expiring tax provisions, and increasing complexity mean that reactive tax planning is one of the most expensive mistakes wealthy families make. True HNW tax strategy focuses on long-term outcomes: minimizing lifetime taxes, protecting assets from unnecessary […]
DATA BRIEFING: The 2025 IRS Audit Landscape
Why Your Audit Fears Are Overblown (Based on Actual IRS Data) By: Noah Rosenfarb, 3rd Generation CPA & Founder of Wealthrive For decades, the tax industry has used fear to keep clients compliant. At Wealthrive, we use data. The latest IRS numbers prove that the “threat” of an audit for a prepared entrepreneur is at […]
Smart 2025 Tax Moves Every High-Performing Earner Should Make Now
2025 brings new opportunities — and complexity — to your tax landscape. At Wealthrive, we believe proactive planning today equals more wealth tomorrow. Here are actionable strategies to help you keep more of what you earn and accelerate your financial goals. 1) Maximize Tax-Advantaged Contributions (Before Dec 31) Boosting contributions to retirement vehicles like 401(k)s, […]
Wealthrive Weekly – Seizing Tomorrow’s Opportunities Today
Disclaimer: The scenario in this article is a fictional illustration meant to demonstrate how certain tax strategies might work in practice. It is not tax, legal or investment advice. Always consult qualified professionals to discuss your specific circumstances. The Scenario Meet Sophia, a serial entrepreneur who built a tech company from a garage prototype to […]