{"id":8365,"date":"2023-09-17T10:46:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T15:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalblogs.wpengine.com\/?p=8365"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:59:08","slug":"distributing-income-into-the-most-tax-efficient-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cainwatters.com\/digitalblogs\/distributing-income-into-the-most-tax-efficient-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Distributing Income Into the Most Tax-Efficient Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8365\" class=\"elementor elementor-8365\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48ef86ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"48ef86ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76668dff ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"76668dff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1eb9ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c1eb9ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Leverage these strategic tax environments to accumulate wealth faster<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cd5b9af blue-box elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5cd5b9af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9baa69 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"b9baa69\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a116bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a116bc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Better allocation of your money means you don\u2019t have to make more money to have more money.<\/li><li>Most business owners have an unnecessary amount of money going to taxes, not for lack of trying but for lack of knowledge.<\/li><li>Taxpayers need to understand not only the various savings vehicles but how to structure them in the most tax advantageous way.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52736740 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"52736740\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-776e26d6 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"776e26d6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72c3242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72c3242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A strategic tax plan is one of the most critical steps to accumulating wealth. When our financial planners sit down with a new client for the first time, they typically spend a lot of time getting their existing distributions in order.<\/p><p>With inflation and costs rising in your home and your business, getting all the tax deductions you can feels more valuable than ever. Most individuals understand the different types of savings vehicles like 401(k), IRA, or 529 Plans, which can provide potential tax advantages depending on factors such as age, income levels, state of residence, etc.<\/p><p>What individuals may not know is when and how to get their income into these vehicles <em>in the most tax-advantageous way.<\/em> This is so important because ensuring your income, investments and debt are positioned in the most strategic tax environment can not only give you a head start in reaching your long-term goals but help you reach them faster.<\/p><p>Financial Planner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cainwatters.com\/scott-clynch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #33cccc;\">Scott Clynch<\/span><\/a> believes a greater understanding of this concept can empower clients to better understand how their financial plan works.<\/p><p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cainwatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/5-Environments16x8nocrop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #33cccc;\">The Five Tax Environments<\/span><\/a> is the core concept that guides many of the personal and business recommendations I will make throughout the day with a client,\u201d he said. \u201cWith their basic understanding of the categories, I can create strategies they understand and believe in, which save them a considerable amount of money while also reaching their goals in ways they had not considered.\u201d<\/p><p>Scott visualizes the ideas of the different tax categories in a unique way. In illustrating the concept, he asks doctors to imagine a wooden barrel filled with water.<\/p><p>\u201cThe water inside this barrel is your income,\u201d he says. \u201cImagine that there are holes drilled in the barrel. The smallest holes are at the bottom and get gradually larger as you move up. These holes represent the IRS tax brackets. 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But, if you envision the tax environments as additional buckets, with no holes in them, that you can transfer some of your water to, they are now a strategy to allow you to retain more of your income.<\/p><h5><strong>The Five Tax Environments: <\/strong><\/h5><h5><strong>Personal<\/strong><\/h5><p>Without any action, all your income defaults here. This environment represents the main barrel. This is where each person spends the bulk of their money. The personal tax environment covers the income you need for basic human necessities like food, shelter, entertainment, and non-tax-deductible debt payments.<\/p><p>If you bring in more than that, the question then turns to how can you allocate that excess tax-efficiently so that it doesn\u2019t unnecessarily leak\u2014or go toward taxes.<\/p><h5><strong>Corporate<\/strong><\/h5><p>As a business owner, this is where you should start. You can fill this bucket by taking advantage of this environment with S-Corp, C-Corp or LLC perks and general corporate deductions like your cellphone, car, internet or other necessities you can run through the business. Once it is full to the extent the IRS allows, you should move on to the next bucket.<\/p><h5><strong>Tax Deferred<\/strong><\/h5><p>When it comes to saving for retirement, your money needs to be invested in the most tax-efficient manner first. Examples are pre-tax 401(k) contributions, SEP\/SIMPLE plan contributions and defined benefit plans. Remember, these buckets are not bottomless; there are funding caps on each one. The IRS determines how much income you can defer in each program and can be based on a dollar amount or a percentage. It\u2019s best to consult your CPA for your individual limits based on income level.<\/p><h5><strong>Tax Advantaged <\/strong><\/h5><p>Scott refers to these as the \u201cno-brainers.\u201d Home mortgage interest, charitable contributions, residential property taxes, and certain states with income tax payments all help reduce the tax burden. Although seemingly obvious, Scott reminds that it\u2019s a good rule of thumb to ensure your CPA appropriately accounts for these items on your tax return.<\/p><h5><strong>Tax Free<\/strong><\/h5><p>The tax-free environment can be another supplemental savings tool if you still have leftover income. Examples are municipal investments, 529 plans, Health Savings Accounts, and Roth IRAs.<\/p><p>In certain instances where taxable income may be low due to age, starting or buying a practice, or tax-saving strategies implemented by an advisor, it may make sense to use this environment as a primary versus a supplemental tool. Consult your advisor for personal advice.<\/p><p>Although it\u2019s never too late to get on the right path, Scott stresses the importance of saving income in these environments as early as possible. It\u2019s not just knowing what each environment is, but also how, when and why it may be appropriate to transfer the income from one environment to another, especially when the economic landscape changes quickly. There are complexities to each situation, so it\u2019s good to have financial professionals on your team.<\/p><p>\u201cFar too often, business owners are not educated on the different opportunities each environment presents,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve met clients who have been out of school for 10 years and still have an unnecessary amount of money going to taxes. Not for lack of trying\u2014just for lack of knowledge.\u201d<\/p><p>Better allocation of your money means that you don\u2019t have to <em>make<\/em> more money to <em>have<\/em> more money to save. You can leverage your current income level without adding one additional production dollar and reallocate it into a more tax-efficient environment.<\/p><p>Today just feels different than it did five or 10 years ago. Scott reminds, \u201cThings are more expensive, and your dollars are not going as far. You must take advantage of tax deductions, or what I jokingly call \u2018government mail-in rebates\u2019 to maximize your earnings in today\u2019s economic environment.\u201d<\/p><p>Through the years, we\u2019ve seen how these things have evolved \u2014tax reform in 2017, COVID legislation, the SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0. The economic environments are ever-changing and full of moving targets that can change quickly over time. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to work with a CPA who can work to ensure you are maximizing these buckets, not just today but with every single legislative change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b4f205 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"9b4f205\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5068454a blue-box ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5068454a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0aea52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a0aea52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is water leaking too quickly from your income barrel? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cainwatters.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #33cccc;\"><strong>Reach out to our CWA team<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u2014we\u2019ll bring the buckets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leverage these strategic tax environments to accumulate wealth faster Key takeaways Better allocation of your money means you don\u2019t have to make more money to have more money. 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