High Income W-2 earners

[ILLMAS]

I feel embarrassed asking this question, but has someone saved/reduce (tax liability) their W-2 clients?  

[ILLMAS]

I should add, when they don’t itemize, cannot take rental loses etc...

[Lion EA]

Do taxpayer or spouse have a side gig? Not a lot you can do for a W-2 person after the year ends. If low enough for an deductible IRA, or can still add to their HSA, or the tiny $300 charitable. You can help them plan for 2021. Max out 401(k). Bunch deductions so they can itemize every other year.