Do S Corps Get a 1099? S Corp 1099 Rules Explained

S corp 1099 rules illustration with desk, calculator, pen, and 1099 form for physicians and practice owners

If you run an S corporation, or you pay one, this question comes up a lot. Do S corps get a 1099? The short answer is usually no. But not always. That is where people get tripped up. I have seen this confuse physicians with side income, practice owners, and even bookkeepers who handle vendor…

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Why Physician Tax Services Matter More Than Most Doctors Realize

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A lot of doctors think taxes are just something you deal with once a year. You gather forms.Send them to a CPA.Sign the return.Hope the number is not too painful. That works for some people. It usually does not work well for physicians. Your income may come from a hospital, a group, contract work, locums…

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Can You Build Wealth Without Trying to Beat the Market?

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A lot of physicians assume wealth comes from picking the right stock, timing the next drop, or finding some hidden investment nobody else sees yet. That idea sounds appealing. It also wears people out. If you are busy seeing patients, running a practice, managing call schedules, or trying to make sense of your growing 1099…

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Multi-State Tax Filing for Telemedicine Doctors: Where Problems Start

Illustration of a telemedicine doctor reviewing tax documents and a U.S. state map for multi-state tax filing

Telemedicine looks simple from the outside. You see patients online. You get paid. You file your taxes. That is usually how people think about it at first. Then a doctor starts living in one state, working for a group in another, picking up extra contract work somewhere else, and maybe forming an LLC or S…

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How High-Income Contractors Can Build a Year-Round Tax Strategy

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If you earn strong 1099 income, it can feel like you are doing well on paper and still falling behind on taxes in real life. That is the part many contractors learn the hard way. You bring in more money.You have more freedom.You may even have better write-offs than a W-2 employee. But you also…

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Telemedicine Business Deductions: Internet, Software, CME, and More

Illustration of a doctor in a telemedicine consultation with icons for internet, software, CME, and tax deductions

If you earn good money through telemedicine, your tax bill can get big fast. That is usually the moment when doctors start asking better questions. Not just, “What can I deduct?” but, “What should I have been tracking this whole time?” And honestly, that is the right question. Telemedicine can create real tax deductions. Your…

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How Self-Employment Tax Really Works for Independent Contractors

Illustration showing self-employment tax for independent contractors in the medical industry, including 1099 income, estimated taxes, deductions, and S corporation planning

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…

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

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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…

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