Your CPA may be costing you $50,000 or more every year without even knowing it. Tax strategist Chris Miller reveals why.

Chris Miller, founder of One Atlanta Tax Solutions with over 15 years bridging the financial and tax worlds, explains why most CPAs are trained to be reactive rather than proactive and how that gap costs high earners tens of thousands annually. You will learn about leveraged charitable deductions with 5X multiples, aviation leasing strategies that wipe out W-2 income, tiny house depreciation plays that turn $17,000 into $170,000 in deductions, and why qualified retirement accounts may actually be "money jail" for your wealth. Chris also breaks down how the tax code is designed as an economic incentive, not a punishment, and how high-income professionals can build what he calls an "untaxable lifestyle" through proper entity structuring and trust planning.

TIMESTAMPS

• [00:00] - Introduction to Chris Miller
• [01:12] - Bridging the financial and tax worlds
• [04:45] - Why CPAs leave money on the table
• [08:20] - When to engage a tax strategist
• [10:33] - Leveraged charitable deductions explained
• [11:45] - Aviation leasing for W-2 earners
• [15:02] - Tiny house bonus depreciation strategy
• [19:30] - Building an untaxable lifestyle
• [24:15] - Self-made millionaire wealth patterns
• [28:40] - Avoiding the tail wagging the dog
• [32:10] - Recession-proof business investing
• [34:50] - AI tax analysis tool coming soon
• [36:30] - Special offer for TPI listeners

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED

• One Atlanta Tax Solutions (Chris Miller's firm) - https://oneatlantataxsolutions.com
• Truly Passive Income Passive Investor Toolkit - https://trulypassiveincome.com/toolkit/
• TPI Episode 098 with Dr. Tyson Cobb on tax strategy for physicians
• TPI Episode 049 with Shannon Robnett on CPAs vs. tax strategists
• TPI Episode 088 with Eric Gordon on renewable energy tax credits
• The One Big Beautiful Bill (2025 federal tax legislation restoring 100% bonus depreciation)
• 1031 Exchange (tax-deferred real estate exchange strategy)
• Qualified Opportunity Zones
• Cost Segregation Studies
• Roth Conversion Strategies