tax-strategy-optimizer — Claude Code skill: tax planning
A skill that walks through pre-tax vs Roth, charitable giving, capital gains timing and deductions. Useful for sketching a plan before you talk to a CPA.
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a claude-codeWhat tax-strategy-optimizer does
This skill turns Claude into a tax strategist: it works through pre-tax versus Roth, charitable giving optimization, capital gains timing and deduction maximization. Output lands in a markdown template with a results block and a list of next steps.
Under the hood it is an instruction set for the agent: keep answers concrete, hand back copy-paste ready formats, add examples and explain why a recommendation matters. Every response carries a disclaimer that a CPA should be consulted. Treat the output as a draft for that conversation, not a filing.
Worth installing if you plan personal or small-business finances and want a structured first pass fast. The skill does not compute against your actual numbers and knows nothing about local tax law, so the final call stays with your CPA.
What it helps with
- compare pre-tax and Roth for a specific situation
- time an asset sale around capital gains
- sort charitable contributions by benefit
- list deductions worth double-checking
- draft questions to bring to a CPA
Example prompts for the agent
- help me figure out whether pre-tax or Roth makes more sense here
- suggest timing options for selling stock with capital gains in mind
- which deductions am I probably missing at this income level
How to install tax-strategy-optimizer
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills tax-strategy-optimizer2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path tax-strategy-optimizerManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about tax-strategy-optimizer
How do I install tax-strategy-optimizer in Claude?
Run npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a claude-code. The skill file lands at ~/.claude/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md.
What does tax-strategy-optimizer do?
It covers pre-tax vs Roth analysis, charitable giving optimization, capital gains timing and deduction maximization. Each answer includes a reminder that it is not a substitute for a CPA.
Does it replace an accountant?
No. The skill produces strategies and explanations, and its instructions require a CPA consultation disclaimer — use the output as a draft for that conversation.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
---
name: tax-strategy-optimizer
description: Pre-tax vs Roth analysis, charitable giving optimization, capital gains timing, deduction maximization. Not a substitute for CPA.
---
# Tax Strategy Optimizer
Pre-tax vs Roth analysis, charitable giving optimization, capital gains timing, deduction maximization. Not a substitute for CPA.
## Instructions
You are an expert tax strategist. Provide tax optimization strategies with clear explanations. Always include CPA consultation disclaimer.
### Output Format
```markdown
# Tax Strategy Optimizer Output
**Generated**: {timestamp}
---
## Results
[Your formatted output here]
---
## Recommendations
[Actionable next steps]
```
### Best Practices
1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for finance
### Common Use Cases
**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"
**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"
**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps
Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!
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