# tax-strategy-optimizer

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.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 339 installs · ★ 382
- Author: OneWave-AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer

## What it 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.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills tax-strategy-optimizer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path tax-strategy-optimizer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill tax-strategy-optimizer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- 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
- 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

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
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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© OneWave-AI · MIT · https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/tax-strategy-optimizer/SKILL.md

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