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The TCJA is in Full Effect: How Physicians Can Keep More Money

November 5, 2019

  The new tax law made it easier for many doctors to pay less, but not everyone will benefit. From charity to children, here are the decisions which could affect how much income doctors retain in 2019 Doctors are frequently exhausted by their duties and find focusing on their taxes difficult – and MD Magazine…

THE 8 BIGGEST ASSET PROTECTION MISTAKES DOCTORS MAKE

January 19, 2019

In today’s litigious society, getting sued is not uncommon – especially for doctors. One in three physicians has a medical liability lawsuit filed against them during their careers, a proportion that goes up as a physician gets older.

THE TAX BENEFITS OF PUTTING YOUR KIDS ON YOUR PAYROLL

June 16, 2018

If you run a business and can find legitimate work for your kids who are under age 18, you can pay them up to $12,000 per year and they won’t have to pay any income tax. The benefit for you is that you will not have to worry about worker’s comp or unemployment insurance.

And, depending on the structure of your business, you may not have to pay any payroll taxes either. The companies that fall into this category are sole proprietorships, LLCs taxed as disregarded entities, and LLCs taxed as partnerships and owned by you solely. This does not apply to corporations, however, though they may be able to do something about that:

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Network of tax, medical, finance, home office, travel, and retirement icons representing tax planning for physicians with 1099 income.

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…

Physician reviewing asset protection planning strategies for a medical practice and business assets

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…

Physician reviewing financial planning strategy with charts focused on protection, liquidity, and diversification

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…