Tax Provision & Planning Assessment Prompt

Our [PASTE: client name]] wants to understand their tax position and identify planning opportunities to reduce tax expense. Create a comprehensive tax assessment framework.

Include: (1) Current tax situation – what's effective tax rate? Federal, state, local, international components? (2) Provision accuracy – is tax provision reasonable? Deferred tax positions sound? Audit risk? (3) Planning opportunities – are there low-hanging fruit? Timing, structure, credits, loss utilization, research and development? (4) Risk assessment – audit risk? Uncertain tax positions that could be challenged? (5) Compliance calendar – what filings do they need? Deadlines? Extensions available? (6) Action plan – quick wins vs. longer-term strategies. Timeline and estimated benefit?

Include sample tax provision analysis and planning memo. Quantify potential savings.