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Cobalt PacWest Advisors
CPAs & Tax Advisors
Transforming Complexity into Financial Clarity
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La Jolla | Irvine


2025 Strategic Tax Planning for Physicians in Private Practice
Six critical financial and tax strategies for physicians to thrive financially in 2025 and beyond
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
3 days ago


Student Loan Forgiveness Paused Under IBR: What Borrowers Need to Know Now
Student loan repayment strategies physicians should consider in July 2025
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Jul 22


CPA-level Comprehensive Financial Planning for Physicians - Why it is Essential
CPA-level Comprehensive Financial Planning for Physicians to Achieve Financial Independence and What Matters Most
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Jul 16


The Benefits of Multi-Layered Entity Structures for California Medical Practices and Physician Taxes
Published by: Cobalt PacWest | CPAs & Tax Advisors Navigating the legal, financial, and operational challenges of running a private...
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Jul 9


SALT Deduction Explosion—or Trap? What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Really Means for High Earners in 2025
President Donald Trump’s recently enacted “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a headline-grabbing boost to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction—raising the cap from $10,000 to $40,000 beginning in 2025. While this change sounds like welcome news for taxpayers in high-tax states, the legislation includes a lesser-known income-based phaseout that could result in a significant—and surprising—tax hit for some higher earners.
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Jul 5


Strategies to Avoid the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in 2025
Strategies to Avoid AMT Exposure in 2025
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Jun 10


Essential 2025 Deductions and Credit Income Thresholds Strategic Tax Planning May Help You Avoid By reducing Your MAGI - and Save You Thousands
In today’s ever-changing tax landscape, a key benefit of strategic tax planning is to evaluate opportunities to assist our clients offset, defer and/or postpone taxable income to position our clients to qualify for deductions, credits, and exclusions that can significantly reduce their tax liability.
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
May 14


Is Forming an S Corporation Worthwhile for Physicians and Freelancers Earning 1099 Income?
Published by: Cobalt PacWest | CPAs & Tax Advisors As a W-2 physician, you may have opportunities to earn additional income through...
Natalie C. Papagni, CPA | Founder - Principal
Apr 29
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