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Key Takeaways

Your tax bill isn’t decided in April. It’s decided by the structures, accounts, and elections you set up while the year is still open.

Don’t treat taxes as a once-a-year chore. Treat them as an ongoing strategy, tune salary, estimates, and deductions during the year.