Why HNWIs Punt Taxes to October

We polled 280 high-net-worth Long Angle members asking when they plan to handle tax filing. 

Only a third of respondents plan to file by the regular April 15th deadline, while over half intend to wait until the October 15th extension date.

The primary driver for this delay is the wait for Schedule K-1s: federal tax documents for private market investors.

Because HNW families often hold interests in private equity, venture capital, or real estate investments, they cannot file until these entities close their books and distribute K-1s. Final documents often don’t arrive until late summer or fall.

Beyond missing paperwork, members (and their CPAs) told us it’s far more burdensome to file an amendment after an April submission than it is to file an extension. Delaying until October ensures the return is done right the first time.

In Partnership with NSLC

Since 1989, the National Student Leadership Conference has been dedicated to helping teens prepare for their next steps after high school.

NSLC offers summer programs rooted in academic exploration and personal growth, providing a unique look at the opportunities and challenges of college life.

Below are 5 ways NSLC summer programs prepare high schoolers for college.

1) Explore a Career Path Before College

30+ programs across business, engineering, medicine, computer science, and more, all guided by professors and industry professionals.

2) Build Leadership Skills That Transfer Anywhere

Leadership curriculum designed to identify and strengthen students’ natural talents.

3) Experience Life on a College Campus

Learning in university classrooms, meals in campus dining halls, and staying in supervised residence halls.

4) Network with Professionals and Peers

Connections with industry professionals and fellow students who share similar interests and ambitions.

5) Discover the Right College Fit

Programs hosted at 12 prestigious universities across the country and abroad.

Learn more and enroll for Summer 2026 at nslcleaders.org.

Evergreen secondary funds offer investors access to existing interests in a private fund or asset via a perpetual investment vehicle. 

With no fixed maturity, evergreen fund investors can subscribe (invest) or redeem (liquidate) shares periodically, which diverges from more typical closed-end funds. Evergreen secondaries combine the advantages of both evergreen and secondary fund structures:

Evergreen Benefits: Enhanced liquidity. Full upfront capital deployment to put investment dollars to work immediately rather than spread over multiple years during an investment period.

Secondaries Benefits: Diversification. Elimination of the J-curve. Purchase discounts.

The fund sponsor typically purchases at a discount to the underlying asset holdings’ net asset value (NAV) to provide liquidity to parties selling illiquid assets.

Acquisitions at a discount to NAV typically lead to immediate increases in portfolio values, resulting in a positive return arbitrage and a foundation for later compounding. This creates what’s called the "n-curve" (see the below graphic).

To learn more about evergreen secondaries and the n-curve advantage for early investors, read Long Angle’s Evergreen Secondaries Investment Guide.

There are two distinct phases in a founder's life:

The "Purpose Void" happens when you try to apply your building habits to your stewarding reality. You feel restless. You feel guilty for not grinding.

The skills that built your wealth are entirely different from the skills required to manage your life. 

Long Angle Trusted Circles bridge this gap by placing you in a structured advisory board of peers who’ve also crossed the finish line.

The money is in the bank. The question is: Who are you going to be now?

Apply for Long Angle membership and join a Trusted Circle to help you navigate what comes next.

Chris Bendtsen

Insights Lead, Long Angle

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