I was just in a meeting yesterday with a fund that chose not to pursue lucrative investment opportunities because the tax situation was much worse than the othe

I was just in a meeting yesterday with a fund that chose not to pursue lucrative investment opportunities because the tax situation was much worse than the other opportunities available. Tax is absolutely a huge part of the decision making for any substantial wealth management. Whether you buy property, bonds, or do something more creative is heavily influenced by the taxes you'll have to pay.