Byline: Tax Wealth Consultant | Enrolled Agent | Irvine, CA | May 2026 | Updated with 2026 IRS figures and One Big Beautiful Bill changes If you are a business owner, a high-net-worth professional, or a family with accumulated wealth in Irvine or Orange County, gift tax planning is one of the most powerful and most underused tools available to you right now. The 2026 gift tax exclusion and lifetime exemption numbers have changed significantly — in your favor — and every year

Why Year-End Tax Planning Matters Tax planning and tax preparation are fundamentally different. Tax preparation reports what already happened, while tax planning strategically positions you to minimize liability before December 31. Waiting until filing season means accepting whatever tax bill your decisions created—proactive planning can save thousands. At Tax Wealth Consultant (TWC), we help clients implement year-end tax strategies during Q4, ensuring they're positioned to