Horizon Wealth Insights

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  • 6 min read

Dynasty Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals to Preserve Generational Wealth

In the world of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), preserving wealth across multiple generations is a top priority. One of the most effective estate planning vehicles for achieving t...

Dynasty Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals to Preserve Generational Wealth

In the world of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), preserving wealth across multiple generations is a top priority. One of the most effective estate planning vehicles for achieving t...

6 min read
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  • 23 min read

Unlocking Wealth: How an Installment Sales Trust (Deferred Sales Trust) Can Slash Your Capital Gains Tax

If you’re selling a highly appreciated asset—be it real estate, a business, or a stock portfolio—you’re likely facing a significant capital gains tax bill. But what if you could defer that t...

Unlocking Wealth: How an Installment Sales Trust (Deferred Sales Trust) Can Slash Your Capital Gains Tax

If you’re selling a highly appreciated asset—be it real estate, a business, or a stock portfolio—you’re likely facing a significant capital gains tax bill. But what if you could defer that t...

23 min read
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  • 10 min read

Salvaging Your Wealth: How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Save a Failed 1031 Exchange

A failed 1031 exchange can feel like a financial disaster, with looming capital gains taxes threatening your hard-earned proceeds. Fortunately, a Deferred Sales Trust™ (DST) offers a strateg...

Salvaging Your Wealth: How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Save a Failed 1031 Exchange

A failed 1031 exchange can feel like a financial disaster, with looming capital gains taxes threatening your hard-earned proceeds. Fortunately, a Deferred Sales Trust™ (DST) offers a strateg...

10 min read
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  • 25 min read

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Points, Pros, and Cons

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, a landmark legislative package passed by the 119th U.S. Congress. Known as the "Big Beautif...

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Points, Pros, and Cons

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, a landmark legislative package passed by the 119th U.S. Congress. Known as the "Big Beautif...

25 min read
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  • 13 min read

Tax-Efficient Strategies for Highly Appreciated Investment Portfolios

Congratulations if you’re sitting on a highly appreciated portfolio! Whether you’ve built wealth by holding stocks long-term without tax mitigation, strategically tax-loss harvesting, or rid...

Tax-Efficient Strategies for Highly Appreciated Investment Portfolios

Congratulations if you’re sitting on a highly appreciated portfolio! Whether you’ve built wealth by holding stocks long-term without tax mitigation, strategically tax-loss harvesting, or rid...

13 min read
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  • 8 min read

12 Tax Strategies to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Burden

When it comes to selling high-value assets like real estate, businesses, or investments, capital gains taxes can take a significant bite out of your profits. But with smart planning, you can...

12 Tax Strategies to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Burden

When it comes to selling high-value assets like real estate, businesses, or investments, capital gains taxes can take a significant bite out of your profits. But with smart planning, you can...

8 min read
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  • 6 min read

How Direct Indexing Helps Offset Capital Gains Taxes

If you’re facing a large capital gain—either this year or in a planned future exit—you may be looking for smart, legal ways to reduce your tax liability. Or maybe you’re holding a stock with...

How Direct Indexing Helps Offset Capital Gains Taxes

If you’re facing a large capital gain—either this year or in a planned future exit—you may be looking for smart, legal ways to reduce your tax liability. Or maybe you’re holding a stock with...

6 min read

How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Rescue a Failed 1031 or 721 Exchange

Are you navigating the complexities of a 1031 or 721 exchange, worried about the tight deadlines or finding the right replacement property? What happens if the exchange fails? Don’t panic—th...

How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Rescue a Failed 1031 or 721 Exchange

Are you navigating the complexities of a 1031 or 721 exchange, worried about the tight deadlines or finding the right replacement property? What happens if the exchange fails? Don’t panic—th...

8 min read
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  • 21 min read

Case Study: Retirement Income Strategies for Volatile Markets

In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, a well-crafted retirement income plan assigns every asset a specific purpose, ensuring efficiency and stability. By leveraging strategies that a...

Case Study: Retirement Income Strategies for Volatile Markets

In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, a well-crafted retirement income plan assigns every asset a specific purpose, ensuring efficiency and stability. By leveraging strategies that a...

21 min read
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  • 7 min read

How to Tell If a Buyer Is Backing Out of Your Business or Real Estate Sale—And What to Do About It

Introduction: The Anxiety of a Fading Deal Selling a business or real estate property is a significant endeavor, often involving substantial financial and emotional investments. The possibil...

How to Tell If a Buyer Is Backing Out of Your Business or Real Estate Sale—And What to Do About It

Introduction: The Anxiety of a Fading Deal Selling a business or real estate property is a significant endeavor, often involving substantial financial and emotional investments. The possibil...

7 min read

Dan Blair

Daniel Blair is the Founder, CEO, and CCO of Horizon Wealth and HW Tax Strategies. With a deep commitment to helping affluent individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs preserve and grow their wealth, Dan leads his firms with a focus on engineering smart solutions to complex tax challenges. His approach centers on mitigating and deferring taxes through innovative strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial landscape. Guided by a strong faith in God, Dan believes we are all called to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. This belief inspires a mission-driven approach to financial planning and tax strategy. His passion lies in empowering clients to maintain and expand their wealth through thoughtful, strategic tax solutions.

Blog Posts by “Dan Blair”

Image of Dan Blair
  • 6 min read

Dynasty Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals to Preserve Generational Wealth

In the world of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), preserving wealth across multip...

6 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 23 min read

Unlocking Wealth: How an Installment Sales Trust (Deferred Sales Trust) Can Slash Your Capital Gains Tax

If you’re selling a highly appreciated asset—be it real estate, a business, or a stock por...

23 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 10 min read

Salvaging Your Wealth: How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Save a Failed 1031 Exchange

A failed 1031 exchange can feel like a financial disaster, with looming capital gains taxe...

10 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 25 min read

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Points, Pros, and Cons

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) i...

25 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 13 min read

Tax-Efficient Strategies for Highly Appreciated Investment Portfolios

Congratulations if you’re sitting on a highly appreciated portfolio! Whether you’ve built ...

13 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 8 min read

12 Tax Strategies to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Burden

When it comes to selling high-value assets like real estate, businesses, or investments, c...

8 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 6 min read

How Direct Indexing Helps Offset Capital Gains Taxes

If you’re facing a large capital gain—either this year or in a planned future exit—you may...

6 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 8 min read

How a Deferred Sales Trust Can Rescue a Failed 1031 or 721 Exchange

Are you navigating the complexities of a 1031 or 721 exchange, worried about the tight dea...

8 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 21 min read

Case Study: Retirement Income Strategies for Volatile Markets

In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, a well-crafted retirement income plan assign...

21 min read
Image of Dan Blair
  • 7 min read

How to Tell If a Buyer Is Backing Out of Your Business or Real Estate Sale—And What to Do About It

Introduction: The Anxiety of a Fading Deal Selling a business or real estate property is a...

7 min read