Taxes should not dictate every investment decision, but they should rarely be ignored.
Foothills Investments evaluates potential tax consequences alongside risk, diversification, expected return, liquidity, time horizon, and the client’s broader financial objectives.
Evaluate which investments may be better suited to taxable, tax-deferred, or tax-free accounts.
Consider realized gains, available losses, holding periods, cash needs, and portfolio objectives before selling.
Identify appropriate loss-harvesting opportunities while considering portfolio exposure and applicable transaction restrictions.
Coordinate distributions among taxable accounts, retirement accounts, and Roth accounts.
Planning designed for entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and families with increasingly complex financial lives. Evaluate potential conversions as part of a multiyear retirement and tax strategy.
Consider appreciated securities, qualified charitable distributions, donor-advised funds, and other methods where appropriate.
Coordinate vesting, exercises, stock sales, diversification, and anticipated tax payments.
Consider liquidity, investment of sale proceeds, capital gains, charitable goals, and post-sale income needs.
Tax-aware investing does not mean minimizing current-year taxes at the expense of sound investment management. A strategy that produces a lower tax bill may still be inappropriate if it increases concentration, reduces liquidity, or conflicts with the client’s objectives.
Foothills Investments does not provide tax-return preparation through the advisory engagement. Tax preparation and accounting services require a separate engagement with Foothills Accountants or another professional selected by the client.
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Foothills Investments, L.L.C. is a Colorado-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advisory services are offered only where Foothills Investments and its investment adviser representatives are appropriately registered or exempt from registration. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes and should not be considered individualized investment, tax, legal, accounting, or insurance advice.
Tax preparation and accounting services may be provided separately through Foothills Accountants, LLC, a commonly owned firm. Clients are not required to use Foothills Accountants and may select any tax or accounting professional. Separate services require separate written engagements and fees.