Proactive Tax Planning for S-Corporation Owners, Real Estate Investors, Short-Term Rental Tax Planning and Business Owners
Minimize taxes, maximize deductions, and make smarter year-round decisions with a CPA focused on proactive tax planning and short-term rental tax planning.
CPA Since 1993 • 30+ Years Experience • Serving Clients Nationwide • 4.8★ Google Reviews
Who We Help + Why Clients Hire Us
We work with business owners, S-corporation owners, and real estate investors who want more than basic tax preparation. Most clients come to us looking for proactive guidance before major tax decisions are finalized.
S Corporation Owners
- Minimize unnecessary payroll taxes
- Optimize year-round advisory planning
- Avoid IRS pitfalls for owner distributions
Short-Term Rental Owners (Tax Planning & Advisory)
- Navigate STR depreciation & loopholes
- Maximize deductions via material participation
- Simplify compliance across multiple properties
Real Estate Investors
- Maximize 1031 exchanges & cost segregation
- Reduce tax liability on rental income
- Plan for long-term portfolio growth
Why Clients Choose Madsen and Company
Tax planning before decisions are made.
✔ CPA guidance since 1993
✔ Proactive tax planning before year-end instead of after tax season
✔ Specialized guidance for S-Corporation owner and reasonable compensation planning
✔ Tax strategies for real estate investors, rental property owners, and short-term rental tax planning
✔ Year-round advisory support for major financial and tax decisions
✔ Virtual-first service for clients throughout Utah and nationwide
Most tax savings opportunities happen before a tax return is prepared. Our clients work with us throughout the year to evaluate tax strategies, business decisions, real estate transactions, payroll planning, and other financial opportunities before they become tax problems.
Areas of Tax Planning Focus
We work with business owners and investors who need more than basic tax preparation.
Our clients are typically looking for proactive planning before major tax and financial decisions are finalized.
Our clients’ most common planning needs are in these key areas:
We help business owners reduce taxes before year-end through planning around income timing, deduction timing, estimated tax payments, Section 179, and entity structure decisions.
We help S-Corp owners plan around reasonable salary, owner distributions, payroll structure, and entity elections to reduce taxes and avoid IRS scrutiny.
We help real estate investors use depreciation, cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and entity structure strategies to reduce taxes and improve after-tax returns.
We help Airbnb and vacation rental owners navigate material participation, depreciation strategies, entity structure decisions, and year-round tax planning opportunities.
Start with the numbers before building a tax strategy.
Use these tools to understand how your decisions impact your taxes:
Why Business Owners Choose Madsen and Company
Business owners often contact us after realizing they need more than annual tax preparation.
Our Clients Typically Want Help With:
✔ Reducing taxes before decisions are finalized
✔ Coordinating S-Corporation salary and distribution strategy
✔ Planning around real estate and short-term rental income
✔ Improving estimated tax planning and cash flow visibility
✔ Working with a CPA who focuses on strategy, not just filing
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
Madsen and Company has helped business owners, real estate investors, and S-Corporation owners navigate proactive tax planning for decades.
Clients value clear communication, practical implementation guidance, and long-term advisory relationships — not just annual tax filing.
⭐ 4.8★ Google Reviews
⭐ Trusted by business owners nationwide
⭐ CPA-led guidance since 1993
About Madsen and Company
Madsen and Company is a tax planning-focused CPA firm led by Steve Madsen, CPA, licensed since 1993.
We work with business owners, S-corporation owners, and real estate investors who want proactive guidance before major tax decisions are finalized — not just tax preparation after the year is over.
Our Firm Focuses On:
✔ Proactive tax planning before year-end
✔ S-corporation salary and distribution planning
✔ Real estate and short-term rental tax strategy
✔ Year-round advisory support for business owners
✔ Clear communication and practical implementation guidance
Learn more about Steve Madsen, CPA.
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CPA Firm Serving South Jordan and Utah Business Owners
Madsen and Company is a South Jordan CPA firm providing proactive tax planning, S-Corporation tax planning, real estate tax planning, and short-term rental tax planning for business owners and investors throughout Utah and nationwide.
We work with clients in South Jordan, Draper, Sandy, Riverton, Herriman, West Jordan, Lehi, Park City, Salt Lake County, and Utah County, while also serving business owners nationwide through a secure virtual process.
Work With a CPA Who Helps You Make Better Tax Decisions Before Year-End
Most tax savings opportunities happen before tax season. Schedule a consultation to identify planning opportunities and create a proactive tax strategy.