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How Self-Employment Tax Really Works for Independent Contractors

March 20, 2026

If you earn 1099 income as a physician, dentist, CRNA, therapist, consultant, or practice owner with side work, self-employment tax can feel a little annoying at first. Maybe more than a little. A lot of people see a strong contract rate and think, this looks great. Then tax season shows up and the bill feels…

CME Travel Deductions for Doctors: What Counts and What Does Not

March 18, 2026

You go to a CME conference. You sit through sessions all day. You pay for the flight, hotel, rideshare, meals, maybe even the registration fee months earlier. Then the question shows up. Can you deduct it? A lot of doctors assume the answer is simple. It is not. Some CME travel costs count. Some do…

How Tax Advisors Help Investors Keep More of Their Returns

March 17, 2026

You can make a solid return in the market and still feel a little annoyed at tax time. That part catches people off guard. You look at your brokerage statement, see gains, dividends, maybe a few distributions, and think things went well. Then your tax bill shows up and takes a bite out of the…

WEBINARS

Why Tax Planning Matters More When You Have 1099 Income

By David Auer | June 5, 2026

In a Nutshell If you’re a physician with any 1099 income, the tax code gives you options that pure W-2 earners just don’t have. The three big moves are simple in concept: claim the deductions you already qualify for, set up the right business entity, then layer in advanced strategies once those basics are locked…

Asset Protection Planning for Business Owners and Professionals

By David Auer | August 9, 2024

  “You don’t buy insurance after the loss.”That idea came through clearly in the webinar transcript, and honestly, it’s the easiest way to explain this topic. Asset protection works the same way. You put it in place before the claim, before the lawsuit, before the creditor, before the messy surprise. If you are a high-income…

Mastering Financial Planning for Physicians Strategies for Protection, Liquidity and Diversification

By David Auer | August 1, 2024

  Mastering Financial Planning for Physicians Strategies for Protection, Liquidity and Diversification Protection Comes First, Even If It Feels Less Urgent “Build your wealth once. Don’t build it twice.” That line from the webinar sticks with me because it gets to the point fast. For physicians, financial planning is not just about earning more or…