Tag: Taxes

Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners Who is “Time Poor But Cash Rich” with Keshav Kolur (EP. 49)

Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners Who is “Time Poor But Cash Rich” with Keshav Kolur (EP. 49)

Is your wealth over-concentrated in company stock? In this episode of Ideas by Mike podcast, host Mike Milligan, CFP, sits down with Keshav Kolur—a former software engineer at Amazon and Meta who walked away from the cubicle to build Clive Capital.

Keshav reveals how he applies a “tech brain” to evaluate real estate, oil, and gas deals to minimize downside risk. If you are a high-income earner who is “time poor but cash rich,” this episode is your blueprint for rewriting your financial story through passive income and sophisticated tax strategies.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why tech employees are often dangerously over-concentrated in RSUs.
  • The specific “engineering guardrails” Keshav uses to vet private equity deals.
  • How to legally and ethically slash your tax bill through alternative assets.
  • The journey from Georgia Tech robotics to managing a multi-million dollar fund of funds.
  • Alternative Investments 2026 and the Passive Income for Tech Employees.
  • Real Estate Syndication Strategies and how to do RSU Diversification.
  • Tax Saving Strategies for High Earners.
  • Meta & Amazon Employee Wealth.
  • Oil and Gas Passive Income and doing Engineering Mindset in Investing.

Connect with Keshav Kolur:
Website: https://www.clivecap.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshavkolur
Free Resource: 100+ Question Due Diligence Checklist – https://www.clivecap.com/alternative-assets


Watch the full episode here: YouTube Link

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(Ep. 46) Real Reason Why Rich People Pay Less in Taxes – Tax Planning Tips & Tricks with KC Chohan

(Ep. 46) Real Reason Why Rich People Pay Less in Taxes – Tax Planning Tips & Tricks with KC Chohan

In this 46th episode of the Ideas by Mike podcast, host Mike Milligan, CFP interviews KC Chohan, founder of Together CFO, who specializes in tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs.

KC shares his journey from working in a Fortune 500 company to becoming a fractional CFO, emphasizing the importance of understanding tax loopholes and structures to optimize financial outcomes.

The conversation covers various topics, including the future of taxes, the differences between W-2 employees and entrepreneurs, charitable giving, and real-time tax planning scenarios. KC also warns about scams in the tax planning space and stresses the importance of understanding tax strategies before signing any agreements.

YT Link: Ideas by Mike Podcast Episode 46 – Click this link to watch it on YouTube

 

About our Guest:

KC Chohan is a tax strategist and the founder of Together CFO, a firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals legally minimize their tax liabilities. He specializes in transitioning business owners into family office structures to protect their assets and optimize their long-term wealth.

Connect with KC Chohan on LinkedIn
Together CFO – (YouTube –‪@TogetherCFO‬)
Instagram – Kc Chohan Together CFO

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This is Tax Planning (Ep. 5)

This is Tax Planning (Ep. 5)

Did you know that over 56% of Americans now feel they pay more than their fair share in taxes?

This frustration is only growing. 

So, let’s dive into how you can approach tax planning to keep more of your hard-earned money!

Join Mike Milligan, CFP®, as he unpacks the history of taxes in the United States, the impact of tax planning on your financial future, and practical steps to take control of your tax liabilities. Follow along to hear about the partnership Ideas by Mike™ has to help you navigate your tax situation and how their holistic approach could help you reach your retirement goals.

Mike discusses: 

  • The historical context of tax rates in the United States and their current implications
  • How tax planning is the foundation of all real financial planning
  • The top 3 frustrations surrounding tax obligations
  • How their partnership with Holistiplan provides clients with comprehensive, personalized tax planning strategies
  • And more!

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