--- title: Tax Planning & Efficiency | Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies description: Enhance your financial future with long-term tax planning. Collaborate with our advisors to optimize investments, charitable giving, and estate planning for lasting impact. image: https://en-ws.com/hubfs/investmentmanagement.png --- [Skip to content](https://en-ws.com/tax-planning#main-content) [![Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies logo](https://en-ws.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ellerbrock-Norris-WealthStrategies%20Logo.png?width=1940&height=320&name=Ellerbrock-Norris-WealthStrategies%20Logo.png)](https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com) - [Services](https://en-ws.com/#services) Show submenu for Services - [Business Exit Planning](https://en-ws.com/business-exit-planning) - [Wealth Management](https://en-ws.com/wealth-management) - [Tax Planning](https://en-ws.com/tax-planning) - [Charitable Giving](https://en-ws.com/charitable-giving) - [Retirement Planning](https://en-ws.com/retirement-planning) - [Estate Planning](https://en-ws.com/estate-planning) - About Show submenu for About - [Meet ENWS](https://en-ws.com/about) - [Careers](https://en-ws.com/careers) - [Client Access](https://en-ws.com/client-access) - [Insights](https://en-ws.com/insights) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Services](https://en-ws.com/#services) Show submenu for Services - [Business Exit Planning](https://en-ws.com/business-exit-planning) - [Wealth Management](https://en-ws.com/wealth-management) - [Tax Planning](https://en-ws.com/tax-planning) - [Charitable Giving](https://en-ws.com/charitable-giving) - [Retirement Planning](https://en-ws.com/retirement-planning) - [Estate Planning](https://en-ws.com/estate-planning) - About Show submenu for About - [Meet ENWS](https://en-ws.com/about) - [Careers](https://en-ws.com/careers) - [Client Access](https://en-ws.com/client-access) - [Insights](https://en-ws.com/insights) - [Contact us](https://en-ws.com/contact) [Contact us](https://en-ws.com/contact) ![investment-management-icon](https://en-ws.com/hubfs/investment-management-icon.png "investment-management-icon") # Tax Planning ## Long-term Tax Planning & Efficiency Tax planning is a vital part of any financial plan. From tax-efficient investments to Roth conversions or distribution planning, we can work side by side with you to help you think about the long-term impacts of various tax decisions.  A CPA is helping you think about the "now" (tax *preparation*), whereas a financial advisor is thinking about the long-term tax implications (tax *planning*). Tax planning touches every part of a financial plan – charitable giving strategies, gifting implications, investment strategies, Roth vs. taxable retirement accounts, income growth and much more. Start planning for the long-term with a financial advisor today. [Get Started](https://en-ws.com/tax-planning#contact) ## What to Expect ![strategy](https://en-ws.com/hubfs/strategy.png "strategy") ### Purpose-Driven Strategy Start at the end and work backward. What’s your purpose? Where do you want to be in 20 years? We start there and consider the tax implications along the way. ![tax-efficient](https://en-ws.com/hubfs/tax-efficient.png "tax-efficient") ### Tax Efficiency We’ll help find tax-efficient investment strategies, such as tax-loss harvesting or managing capital gains, to help minimize tax liabilities and optimize after-tax returns. ![charitable-giving](https://en-ws.com/hubfs/charitable-giving.png "charitable-giving") ### Charitable Giving We believe charitable giving goes much, much deeper than tax write-offs. However, your philanthropy paired with proper planning is a win-win. ![tax-planning](https://en-ws.com/hubfs/tax-planning.png "tax-planning") ### Collaborative Approach We work alongside your CPA and explain the long-term plan and reasons behind your decisions to ensure we are all on the same page. ![behavioral-gaps](https://en-ws.com/hs-fs/hubfs/behavioral-gaps.png?width=600&height=400&name=behavioral-gaps.png "behavioral-gaps") ### Estate Planning The legacy you leave behind can have major tax implications to your loved ones, and new legislation is changing these rules often. We'll help you transfer wealth efficiently. ## FOCUS on Your Future We're here to be your partner as you pursue your purpose. When you dive into our FOCUS process, we'll help you hone in on that purpose, develop a plan to pursue it, implement that plan, and regularly check in along the way. Start the FOCUS process today. 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