About Us
CTS Tax Strategies
At CTS Tax Strategies, we use our unparalleled training as a Certified Tax Coach to save successful small business owners, entrepreneurs, doctors, and professional athletes thousands of dollars in taxes every year. We know how to identify special tax credits, uncover hidden deductions, and leverage little-known loopholes to significantly reduce your tax obligations so you pay less taxes.
Hello,
My name is John Acker, EA, CTS, MBA
John Acker brings a straightforward, strategic approach to tax planning. He founded CTS Tax Strategies in 2005, now known as CTS Tax Strategies, and since 2011 has focused on helping clients proactively reduce their tax burden so they can Pay Less and Keep More.
As a Certified Tax Coach and Certified Tax Strategist through the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners, John has specialized training in proactive tax planning. He is also an Enrolled Agent, earning the credential from the U.S. Department of the Treasury after passing the Special Enrollment Examination in one sitting. In addition, John has been named a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a designation reflecting advanced education in IRS representation and tax dispute resolution.
John believes effective tax planning starts with understanding the client. Whether working with physicians, real estate business owners, investors, or retirees, he takes the time to understand each client’s financial situation, priorities, and long-term goals before recommending a strategy.
He also recognizes the stress that IRS audits and tax issues can create. By considering potential tax challenges in advance, John develops strategies designed to help clients stay prepared, protected, and confident.
For medical professionals, John develops customized tax plans that address the complexities of high income, practice ownership, retirement planning, and changing compensation structures. For real estate business owners, his planning supports informed decisions involving acquisitions, development, depreciation, entity structure, cash flow, and documentation.
Across every client relationship, John’s goal is simple: replace confusion with clarity and provide thoughtful, proactive tax strategies that help clients make more confident financial decisions.
Beyond his work, John is most proud of being a husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoys spending time and traveling with his family and occasionally indulging in a “good walk spoiled” on the golf course.
Let Us Help:
Dear Friend,
I think I have a good sense why you’re here.
You’re frustrated with how much you’re paying in taxes every year. And you suspect it doesn’t have to be this high.
Could you have gotten more tax savings if someone had been paying attention earlier in the year instead of after the fact? The answer is yes.
But… without a proactive strategy, you’ve got a slow leak in the pipe.
You don’t notice it day-to-day, but by the time you sit down to file your taxes, you’re standing in a puddle of “what could have been.”
Taxes get handled once a year based on decisions made months ago. By filing time, most of the options for tax savings are gone.
Our firm works with people who are tired of guessing at tax-saving strategies. Acting as your tax planning strategist, our job is to look ahead for opportunities and help you avoid paying more than you need to. So you never have to wonder whether you missed out on tax savings.
Click the button above to get started. You’re also welcome to explore the site and see why so many people rely on us as their Metro Detroit guide to tax savings.
Talk again soon,
John Acker, EA, CTS, MBA
PS — When you complete the form, I’ll add you to my weekly ‘Real World’ Strategy notes email series. No, these aren’t dry tax memos. They are the playbooks our most successful clients use to keep their margins fat and their tax bills lean.
PPS — If you’d prefer to speak with us right away, you can call (248) 871 7829 or Email Us directly. Our schedule stays busy, but we’ll do our best to offer options to connect with us soon.