Tax Advisory Services

Effective tax planning happens before important decisions are made, not after a return is filed.

At LaRuffa & Danylchuk, we provide proactive tax advisory services designed to help business owners, executives, investors, and high net worth families make informed decisions throughout the year. Our approach focuses on reducing tax liability, preserving wealth, and aligning tax strategy with long-term financial objectives.

We work closely with our clients to identify opportunities before transactions occur, allowing them to structure decisions in the most tax-efficient manner possible.

We believe tax returns are the result of thoughtful planning, not the beginning of the conversation. By maintaining an ongoing relationship, we help them navigate changing tax laws, significant life events, and major business decisions with confidence.

Whether you are building a business, managing investments, or preserving family wealth, we provide practical guidance tailored to your specific goals.

Our tax advisory services include:

• Year-round tax planning and strategy

• Federal, state, and local tax planning

• Multi-state tax considerations

• Entity selection and restructuring

• Compensation and distribution planning

• Estimated tax calculations and projections

• Partnership and S corporation planning

• Exit and succession planning

• Coordination with attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals

Proactive Planning

Most tax opportunities disappear once the year has ended.

Our approach centers on helping clients make informed decisions before major transactions occur. Through regular communication and ongoing planning, we identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency, manage cash flow, and position our clients for long-term success.

Our relationships extend beyond filing deadlines. We work with clients throughout the year to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into important business and personal decisions.


Tax Planning for Business Owners

Partnership Tax Planning


Tax planning for partnerships, LLCs, and multi-member entities to optimize allocations and minimize tax exposure.

We advise closely held businesses across a wide range of industries, helping owners implement strategies that support growth while maintaining tax efficiency.

  • Special allocations and built-in gain planning

  • Guaranteed payments to partners

  • Partner basis and loss utilization

  • Distribution planning and §754 elections

  • Capital account maintenance and analysis

  • Partner admissions and redemptions

  • Multi-state partnerships and composite filings

Corporate Tax Planning


Tax planning for S and C corporations designed to reduce tax liability, improve cash flow, and strengthen long-term financial performance.

  • Capital contributions and IRC §351 transfers

  • Dividends and shareholder distributions

  • Earnings and profits management

  • Qualified small business stock (QSBS IRC §1202)

  • Exit and liquidity planning

  • Consolidated entities and affiliated groups

  • S corporation elections and shareholder planning

PTET & State Tax Planning


Leverage Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) elections and other state strategies to reduce overall state and local tax burden.

  • PTET elections and analysis

  • Multi-state tax planning and income apportionment

  • Composite filings

  • Nonresident withholding requirements

  • Nexus studies and state filing obligations

  • Residency, domicile, and state sourcing

  • State tax credits and incentives

Restructuring & Entity Planning


Restructure your business for greater efficiency, flexibility, and long-term tax advantages.

  • Tax-free reorganizations

  • Liquidations

  • Sale transactions

  • Family ownership transfers

  • Asset vs. stock acquisitions and sales

  • Succession and exit planning