Marriage, Kids, and Care Credits for Doctors

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Life changes.So do your taxes. This guide keeps it simple and focused.Short lines. Clear steps. Practical moves you can use this year. What changes when you marry Your filing status shifts the brackets. You may hit phaseouts sooner or later, depending on income mix. With two earners, withholding needs a reset. Student loans and repayment…

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Make Your Retirement Plan Pay You Back

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You work hard.Your retirement plan should pay you back now and later. This guide gives you clear steps you can run this month.Short lines. Direct actions. No fluff. What “pay you back” means Cash benefit today Lower taxes this year Flexible withdrawals later Protection for family and practice Ask yourself: Where’s the free money? Which…

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Cash Balance Plans for High-Earning Physicians: When It Works

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You earn a strong income.You want a bigger deduction and a predictable way to save.A cash balance plan might fit. It might not. This guide keeps the steps simple. Clean math. Real trade-offs. Short lines you can scan. What a cash balance plan is A defined benefit plan with a pay credit and an interest…

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Should Doctors Use an S-Corp for Side Income? Here’s the Pay Strategy

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You’re picking up extra income.Consulting. Locums. Courses. A small advisory gig. An S-corp might help. It might not.This guide gives you a clean way to decide—and a pay strategy you can actually run. The fast answer Use an S-corp when side-business profit is meaningful and repeatable, and you’re willing to run payroll and books.Skip it…

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Doctors’ Checklist for Taxes on a Practice Sale

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You built a practice.Now you’re planning the exit. This checklist helps you keep more after taxes.Short steps. Clear actions. Straight talk. First, pick your lane Asset sale. Buyer purchases assets. You keep the entity. Often more tax-friendly for buyers. Stock or ownership sale. Buyer purchases the entity itself. Often simpler for sellers. Ask early: Which…

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Make Your Retirement Plan Pay You Back

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You work hard.Your retirement plan should pay you back—now and later. This guide shows simple moves you can run this month.Short lines. Clear actions. No fluff. What “pay you back” means Cash benefit today Lower taxes this year More choices later Protection for your family and practice Ask yourself: Where can I get free money?…

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Doctors’ 2025 Tax Playbook: Keep More Of Your Income

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You work hard for your income.Keep more of it. This playbook gives you simple steps, quick checks, and clean moves you can run all year. Short lines. Clear actions. No fluff. W-2 vs 1099: know your lane Employed (W-2): You can’t deduct unreimbursed job costs on your federal return. Use workplace plans. Adjust withholding after…

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Financial Freedom or Frugal Forever?

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You want independence.You also want a life you actually enjoy. That tension is the point. This guide helps you decide—financial freedom or frugal forever? knowing when to spend—without guilt or guesswork. You’ll get simple tests, tax-aware timing, and a few rules you can keep. And yes, some small contradictions. Because real life is messy. What…

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The Advantages of Being a 1099 Physician

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Many physicians are discovering that being an independent contractor—a 1099 physician—offers more than just a different way to earn income. It’s one of the most powerful ways to keep more of what you earn through strategic tax planning and wealth-building strategies. If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching a large portion of your paycheck disappear to…

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What Doctors Can Lose with a Malpractice Lawsuit: A Financial Perspective

Medical malpractice lawsuits can have profound financial implications for physicians, affecting both their personal finances and professional practice. Below is an overview of the potential financial losses doctors may face when confronted with a malpractice suit, accompanied by relevant statistics, and how a tax expert can help mitigate these financial burdens. 1. Legal Defense Costs…

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