PART 6 — Business Deductions Doctors Must Use Before Year-End

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From the series: Are You Ready for 2026? The Top 20 Year-End Tax Tips to Maximize Your 2025 Deductions & Credits By the time Q4 rolls around, every physician with 1099 income starts asking the same question:“Did I actually track everything I can deduct this year… or did half of it slip through the cracks?”…

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PART 3 — Roth Conversions Before 2026: Why Doctors Should Act Now

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From the series: Are You Ready for 2026? The Top 20 Year-End Tax Tips to Maximize Your 2025 Deductions & Credits There’s a moment every doctor has when they first hear about Roth conversions.It’s usually the same reaction: “Wait… so I move money from pre-tax to Roth… pay tax once… and it grows tax-free forever?…

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PART 2 — The Top Retirement Moves Doctors Should Make Before December 31

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From the series: Are You Ready for 2026? The Top 20 Year-End Tax Tips to Maximize Your 2025 Deductions If you’re a physician, year-end retirement planning isn’t optional.It’s mandatory.You feel it every fall — the rush, the deadlines, the stress of looking at your contributions and wondering if you “did enough.” This part of the…

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PART 1: How Year-End Tax Planning Works for Physicians in 2025

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Are You Ready for 2026?This 10-part series walks physicians through the most important year-end tax strategies before the 2026 tax changes hit.Short, clear, and practical — each guide breaks down the real moves doctors can take now to reduce taxes, protect income, and get ahead of rising brackets.If you want a simple roadmap for 2025…

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Liability Protection Basics for Doctors: Insurance and Entities

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Every physician knows that one lawsuit—or even a simple claim—can erase years of hard work. Yet many still rely solely on malpractice coverage, leaving their personal assets exposed. Smart liability protection goes beyond insurance. It involves how you structure your business, how your income flows, and how you separate personal and professional risk. If you’re…

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High-Tax States: Plan Moves Before You Relocate

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Thinking about leaving your high-tax state? You’re not alone. Many physicians and high-income professionals are considering a move to Florida, Texas, Nevada, or Tennessee—states with no income tax and a friendlier environment for wealth preservation. But timing matters. How and when you relocate can make the difference between a smooth transition and a costly tax…

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Year-End Tax Moves for Doctors: Q4 Playbook 2025

Physician preparing a year-end tax checklist for 2025 surrounded by clock, stethoscope, and paperwork.

As 2025 wraps up, many physicians are reviewing their earnings, deductions, and retirement goals. Q4 is the window where good planning can still make a major difference. It’s the season to reduce your taxable income, protect your assets, and prepare for 2026’s potential tax shifts. Why Q4 Tax Planning Matters for Doctors Your fourth quarter…

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