The Strategies You Didn't Know to Ask About

What's Your CPA Not Telling You?

Not because they're hiding anything—they're just busy, and you don't know what questions to ask. Play Builder analyzes your situation and surfaces the strategies that people like you are actually using. Then you can have a real conversation with your professionals.

Tax

Optimization strategies

Protection

Asset strategies

Growth

Acceleration strategies

01How It Works

From 'I Don't Know What I Don't Know' to a Real Plan

You tell us about your situation. We surface the strategies that are actually relevant. You take that list to your CPA or attorney and have a conversation that's worth having.

Step 01

Tell Us About You

Income, business structure, family situation, goals. Takes about 10 minutes. Upload tax returns or financials if you want deeper analysis.

Step 02

We Surface What's Relevant

Not a generic list of 'things rich people do.' Strategies filtered to your actual situation—things worth exploring with your professionals.

Step 03

Take It to Your Team

Each strategy comes with an explanation, the right questions to ask, and context on who it's typically for. Your CPA will appreciate the prep work.

02The Kind of Things We Surface

Real Strategies, Not Generic Advice

These aren't vague tips from a blog post. These are specific strategies with real implementation paths—the same ones your wealthier friends are probably already using.

Step 01

S-Corp Salary Optimization

You're probably overpaying in self-employment tax or underpaying yourself in a way that invites IRS attention. We show you the math and the questions to ask.

Step 02

Asset Protection Structures

LLCs, trusts, insurance layering—what actually makes sense for your situation? We cut through the noise and tell you what's worth discussing with an attorney.

Step 03

Tax-Advantaged Accounts You're Ignoring

There's a good chance you're leaving money on the table. Solo 401k, cash balance plans, HSA strategies—we surface what you're eligible for.

03Why This Matters

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Most successful people are unknowingly overpaying taxes or missing strategies. Not because they're dumb—because they don't know what questions to ask.

Filtered to Your Situation

We don't show you strategies for billionaires or W-2 employees. We show you what's relevant to your specific income, structure, and goals.

10 Minutes, Not 10 Hours

You could spend a weekend Googling, or you could answer a few questions and get a curated list. Your call.

The 'I Didn't Know That Existed' Moment

Cash balance plans. Captive insurance. Charitable remainder trusts. We surface strategies you didn't know to Google.

Actually Explained, Not Just Listed

Each strategy comes with the what, the why, the who-it's-for, and the questions to ask your CPA or attorney.

Updated as Laws Change

Tax law changes every year. SECURE Act, TCJA sunsets, state-specific rules—we keep the playbook current.

Designed to Share

Export your playbook, share it with your CPA, and have a meeting that's actually productive. They'll appreciate the homework.

Decision support

Turn strategy ideas into a plan

A focused short list is more valuable than a long list of ideas you never act on.

What Play Builder does
Play Builder is a discovery workflow that surfaces strategies worth discussing. It is not a substitute for professional advice or implementation.
Decision checklist
  • Do you know your current income and entity structure?
  • Have you gathered last year's returns or financials?
  • Are your goals clear enough to rank trade-offs?
  • Do you have a CPA or attorney to implement the short list?
  • Can you pick the top three strategies to explore first?
Questions for your advisor
  • Which strategies match my profile and risk tolerance?
  • What dependencies or legal steps come first?
  • What documentation would you want before moving forward?

Related resources

From strategy to action

Use these next steps to turn a strategy list into a real plan.

Feature

Tax Optimization

Review returns, S-corp salary, and tax savings tools.

Tool

Year-End Tax Projection

A one-page signal report for Dec 31 and Jan 15.

Resource

Family Office Blueprint

Turn strategy into governance and execution.

Concierge

Concierge

Ask questions and get document-grounded answers.

Important Financial Information

X1 Financial Tools provide educational calculations to help you analyze your financial situation. They do not constitute financial advice. Financial strategies depend on many factors including interest rates, tax implications, and personal circumstances. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making significant financial decisions.

X1 Wealth, Inc. is a financial technology company, not a registered investment advisor, CPA firm, or law firm. Our tools provide educational information and should not be construed as personalized financial, tax, or legal advice.

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