Tax Strategies So Good, They Should Be Illegal (But Aren’t)

Uncover the Deductions Hiding in Plain Sight—No Side Hustle Required

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Vince Porter
September 05, 2025

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Cracking the W-2 Code: Hidden Tax Strategies Revealed

What if a $10 investment could save you $20 in taxes—essentially putting money right back in your pocket? That’s not just possible—it’s already happening. On Tuesday, September 16th at 2 PM, join us for September’s Office Hours with Chase Ravsten (Visita Capital) and Christian Ravsten (VanirTax). Back by popular demand after our 2024 Tax Planning course, they’ll share real-world strategies as we gear up for the 2025 Tax Planning Cohort.

We’re talking movie deals, charitable land strategies, even oil and gas plays—yes, these are real, and yes, they can work even for W-2 earners. Chase and Christian will show how these powerful plays can work even for W-2 earners—the toughest planning scenarios. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do people find these crazy deductions?” this is your chance to find out. Don’t miss it—sign up now.

Each month, we hold a 1-hour Q&A with clients and friends. This month, we’re bringing in reinforcements.

Tax Planning Strategies unlocked- ‘25 Tax Planning Cohort

Sign-ups are still open for our 2025 Tax Planning Cohort, a hands-on, 4-week program built to deliver measurable tax savings. Each week, we’ll walk you through proven strategies our clients have used to save millions—covering entity structuring, maximizing deductions, real estate and business owner plays, and even moves tailored for those earning under $200k. Plus, you’ll get tools and templates you can start using immediately.

This program delivers over $4,580 in real value—including direct access to me, Vince, with 20+ years of experience ($2,125), a 4-week live cohort ($995), tools and templates you can use right away ($500), our 8-hour Tax Planning Course ($795), the full Tax Strategies Library ($495), and community membership ($165). Beyond the price tag, the strategies you’ll learn have the power to generate endless opportunities for tax savings year after year, often returning 3x–10x your investment in the very first year.

If you’re already in The Collective, this is included in your plan. If not—no worries. You’ve still got two great ways to join the action. You can enroll in the full 2025 Tax Planning Cohort for $995, which includes all 4 live sessions, tools, templates, and community access, or if you’re looking for a lower-cost option, last year’s 8-hour Tax Planning Course is available for $395, giving you proven strategies you can start applying right away. Learn more here

Advisory Services

At Porter & Company, we believe our clients’ success is our success. Filing tax returns and reconciling books is only part of the picture — what truly sets us apart is our advisory approach. We help you look forward, not backward: structuring entities for tax efficiency, planning ahead for liabilities, modeling scenarios before big decisions, and providing real-time insights into your business performance. Advisory gives you clarity, control, and confidence, so you can focus on growth while we help you navigate the financial road ahead. Explore how our advisory services can deliver ongoing value and peace of mind by viewing our presentation here: Advisory Services Presentation.

Inside The Collective

Our private community, affectionately called The Collective—short for the P&C Advisory Collective—is where we share the details that matter most. Inside, we dive deep into tax, accounting, and advisory topics tailored to our clients. Here’s a look at some of the recent conversations happening in The Collective:

Big Beautiful Bill Report – Our 25-page breakdown of the tax bill (yes, we read the whole thing).

Hiring Your Children –  Want to write off your kids? We mean that literally. Here’s how to do it legally.

Meet Nallely Saenz – Our newest tax associate. She’s smart, she’s brings great energy to the team, and she’s here from Colorado !

No Changes in Withholding or Reporting for 2025—IRS Implements ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ in Stages – Faisal shares the details on the changes to your withholding given the new tax bill

Tax Planning Course – Our 8 Hour live event was held last year but the topics are timeless. Catch it all on your time. Obviously the 25 Tax Cohort starts soon but this can get you ready

Critical tax moves savvy investors make – If you are an investor that receives 1 K1 or a GP that manages hundreds of clients , this goes in deep on taxes and your investments

And as always we have forums on tax planning strategies , real estate taxation , tax notices , accounting tips and tricks and much much more.