S-Corp and Real Estate Tax Strategy to Legally Reduce What You Owe
Proactive tax planning for business owners and real estate investors who want to reduce tax exposure, improve structure, and make better year-round financial decisions.
See if a tax strategy review applies to your situation.
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Trusted by S-Corp Owners and Real Estate Investors Nationwide
We work with business owners and investors across the U.S. who want proactive tax planning—not just compliance filing.
More than three decades helping clients improve tax structure, reduce exposure, and make better financial decisions.
Important: Most tax savings are found before year-end decisions are locked in — not during filing season. That’s when structure and strategy actually matter.
Find Your Tax Strategy Path
Select the option that best matches your situation so we can identify the most relevant tax strategy opportunities.
S-Corp Owners
Business owners focused on reducing self-employment tax and optimizing compensation structure.
- S-Corp compensation strategy
- Reasonable salary planning
- Entity structure review
Real Estate Investors
Rental property owners focused on depreciation, cost segregation, and tax efficiency.
- Cost segregation analysis
- Depreciation optimization
- Portfolio tax structuring
Short-Term Rental Owners
Airbnb & STR operators optimizing material participation and passive loss strategy.
- STR tax strategy qualification
- Material participation planning
- Active loss optimization
Run Your Numbers Before You Book
Get a preliminary estimate using our tax planning calculators, then determine whether a more detailed strategy review makes sense.
S-Corp Tax Savings Calculator
Estimate whether an S-Corporation election could reduce payroll taxes based on your profit and estimated reasonable compensation.
Estimate My Savings S-Corp OwnersS-Corp Salary Calculator
Estimate a reasonable compensation range based on your business profit and compensation assumptions.
Estimate My Salary Range Real Estate InvestorsCost Segregation Calculator
Estimate potential accelerated depreciation and first-year tax savings for your rental or short-term rental property.
Estimate My DepreciationThe System Behind the Results
This is not tax preparation. This is a structured tax strategy system designed to identify inefficiencies, optimize entity structure, and continuously maintain tax efficiency over time.
Every client engagement follows a repeatable 3-phase engine: Diagnose → Design → Maintain
Diagnose
We identify where unnecessary tax leakage is occurring across your business and/or real estate structure.
- Entity + income structure analysis
- Missed deduction identification
- Tax exposure mapping
Design
We construct a tax-efficient structure aligned with IRS rules and optimized for your income profile.
- S-Corp compensation modeling
- Real estate depreciation strategy
- Cost segregation integration (if applicable)
Maintain
We continuously refine your tax position as income, laws, and business conditions evolve.
- Year-round advisory adjustments
- Compliance + optimization alignment
- Ongoing tax position refinement
No obligation — structured analysis of your tax position.
Why This System Works Better Than Traditional CPA Firms
Most CPA firms focus on filing returns after decisions are already made. This system is built to influence decisions before they are locked in.
- Focus on tax filing after year-end
- Reactive advice based on historical data
- Limited entity or structure optimization
- No ongoing tax strategy system
- Missed timing-based tax opportunities
- Proactive planning before decisions are locked
- Ongoing tax strategy optimization
- Entity + structure modeling before implementation
- Year-round advisory and adjustments
- Focus on reducing lifetime tax burden
Trusted by Business Owners and Real Estate Investors
Hear from clients who have worked with Madsen and Company on business taxes, S-Corporation planning, and rental-property taxation.
“We’ve used Madsen and Company for several years to do taxes for our S-Corp. They initially assisted with converting our C-Corp to an S-Corp as we became more profitable and wanted to pursue a better tax strategy.”Craig S. Salt Lake City, Utah · Google Review
“He looked at the way we had been doing our business taxes and immediately was able to suggest a change that not only saved us thousands on that year’s tax and future taxes, but he was able to go back to prior years and do amended returns and get us even more back.”Michele B. Google Review
“We have a rental property, so we decided to get some professional help with our taxes. He did a great job for us! I appreciate that we were able to communicate through email and use the secure file-sharing website.”Celline B. Google Review
What Happens in Your First Tax Strategy Review
This is not a sales call or general consultation. It is a structured analysis of your current tax position and opportunities.
Tax Position Review
We review your current entity structure, income sources, and tax filings to understand how your system is currently set up.
Opportunity Identification
We identify key tax inefficiencies, missed deductions, and structural opportunities that may be impacting your tax burden.
Clear Next Steps
You receive a clear outline of what can be improved, what is optional, and what would require structural changes to implement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about how proactive tax planning works, who it’s for, and what to expect.
How is this different from a normal CPA?
Most CPAs focus on filing after year-end. This system is proactive — it identifies tax inefficiencies before decisions are locked in so you can reduce tax exposure through structure and timing.
Do I need tax planning if my CPA already files my taxes?
Yes. Filing is compliance. Tax planning is strategy. Most CPAs do not optimize entity structure, compensation planning, or timing-based tax decisions.
What is included in a tax strategy review?
A full review of your entity structure, income streams, deductions, and tax exposure to identify actionable tax-saving opportunities.
Who is this system best for?
S-Corp owners, real estate investors, short-term rental operators, and high-income professionals who want proactive tax reduction strategies.
How much can tax planning actually save?
Results vary, but many clients identify meaningful reductions through entity optimization, deduction improvements, and proactive structuring decisions.
When is the best time to do tax planning?
Before year-end decisions are finalized. Once income is reported and transactions are closed, most optimization opportunities are significantly reduced.
Do you work with clients outside Utah?
Yes. We work with clients nationwide through a fully virtual advisory process.
What types of businesses do you specialize in?
We primarily work with S-Corp service businesses, real estate investors, and short-term rental operators.
Is this only for high-income earners?
The system is most effective for individuals and businesses with meaningful taxable income where structure and planning have measurable impact.
Most clients uncover meaningful tax savings in their first review
If you want clarity on what you’re currently missing, this is the best place to start.
No preparation required. Most clients complete this in under 30 minutes.
No pressure. Just a focused tax planning conversation.