CPA FOR HIGH W-2 EARNERS

Strategic Tax Planning for High W-2 Earners

The TrueBooks Team

A Local Team Powering Hundreds of Clients.

Our Founder

Matt Bontrager, CPA, PFS

With over a decade of experience in the financial sector, Managing Partner Matt Bontrager has seen firsthand how even the savviest investors and business owners miss out on significant tax-saving opportunities simply because they lack the right financial guidance. He founded TrueBooks to provide that guidance and help you turn your tax liabilities into investment opportunities and has helped his clients cut their tax bills with top-tier service and innovative ideas.

Meet The Team

Exceptional CPAs, Enrolled Agents, & Advisors Working for You

Steven Castronova

Steven Castronova

VP of Operations

Krystle Baumgart

Krystle Baumgart

Administrative Director

Stella Sherwood

Stella Sherwood

Accounting Director

Tom Kastorff

Director of Sales

Vien Van

Senior Tax Advisor

Doug Richter

Tax Manager

Dionne Coward

Tax Manager

Gideon Huang

Gideon Huang

Tax Manager

Autumn Gatesman

Autumn Gatesman, EA

Senior Tax Associate

Laura Harvey

Laura Harvey

Senior Accountant

Crystle Castronova

Crystle Castronova

Administrative Manager

Teddyann Murao

Teddyann Murao

Accountant

Steven Kim

Steven Kim

Tax Associate

Wendy Rutkowski

Wendy Rutkowski, EA

Tax Associate

Daniel-Du

Daniel Du

Tax Associate

GET STARTED

High Income Creates Tax Complexity. Your CPA Strategy Should Be Proactive.

High W-2 earners often need more than basic tax filing

Bonuses, withholding, investments, real estate, and equity compensation can all matter

Planning before year-end can reduce surprises

TrueBooks CPA helps high earners evaluate the full tax picture

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HOW WE HELP

Tax Strategy, Accounting, and Advisory Support Built Around Your Situation

High-Income Tax Planning

We help high earners evaluate overall tax exposure, withholding optimization, estimated taxes, and timing opportunities.

Bonus & Withholding Review

Large executive bonuses or shifting pay structures create underpayment penalty or overpayment cash tie-up risks.

Equity Compensation Review

RSUs, ISOs, NQSOs, ESPPs, and phantom stock require careful AMT and capital gain timing analysis.

Investment Gain & Loss Planning

Reviewing capital gains, dividend taxation, and tax-loss harvesting opportunities before year-end.

Real Estate Investment Strategy

High W-2 earners often utilize rental property or STRs as wealth and tax strategies; passive loss rules apply.

Retirement & Max Contribution Review

Employer 401(k)s, deferred compensation plans, and mega backdoor Roth options evaluated for optimal fit.

Charitable Giving Strategy

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and appreciated stock gifting strategies modeled during peak income years.

Multi-State Tax Review

Remote work, state relocation, stock vesting across state borders, and multi-state income allocation.

Tax Preparation Coordination

High W-2 returns filed with precision, capturing every eligible deduction and credit without audit risk.

Year-Round Executive Advisory

Strategy updates when job changes, stock grants, or major asset sales occur mid-year.

RELATED SERVICES

Support for Every Part of the Tax and Accounting Picture

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Proactive tax planning before year-end.

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Accurate personal tax return filing.

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Tailored tax advisory for high-net-worth families.

CPA for Real Estate Investors

Tax strategy for high W-2 earners investing in real estate.

CPA for Short-Term Rental Investors

Tax planning for Airbnb and VRBO owners.

CPA for Individuals

Comprehensive personal tax planning and filing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs About Working With a CPA for High W-2 Earners

What does a CPA for high W-2 earners do?

A CPA for high W-2 earners helps with tax planning, tax preparation, withholding review, bonuses, equity compensation, investments, real estate, and estimated taxes.

There may be planning opportunities depending on income, investments, real estate, retirement options, charitable giving, and timing. The right strategy depends on the facts.

Yes. TrueBooks CPA can help review tax questions related to RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, vesting, and investment sales.

Often, yes. High income can create larger tax exposure, especially when combined with bonuses, investments, real estate, or equity compensation.

Real estate may create tax planning considerations, but passive loss rules, documentation, income, and property use must be reviewed carefully.

Nevada does not impose a state individual income tax, but federal tax, equity income, investments, real estate, and multi-state issues still matter.

Before year-end, before equity events, before selling investments, before buying real estate, and before major income changes.

Yes. TrueBooks CPA is based in Las Vegas and works with business owners, real estate investors, high-income earners, and individuals who need proactive tax and accounting guidance.

Build a Smarter Tax Strategy Before the Next Major Decision