Posts Tagged ‘tax planning for doctors’
You Make Great Money. So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It? The Physician High-Income Trap
You worked for this. The long nights. The training years that felt endless. The stress you carried home even when you tried not to. Then the paycheck finally got big. And still… your bank balance doesn’t act like it got the memo. If you’re a physician and you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I make great money,…
Read MoreWhat’s the right Income Range for Tax Planning—And What You Get at Each Level
If you’re a physician, you’ve probably felt this. Your income looks great on paper. Then the tax bill shows up and you think, wait… why is this still so messy? That’s usually the moment people start asking about physician tax planning. Not because they want something fancy. More because they want the tax side to…
Read MoreJanuary Moves That Create Flexibility for the Year
January has a weird reputation. It’s either “new year, new you” energy…Or it’s the month where you’re already behind and trying to catch up. For physicians, it’s usually the second one. Your schedule ramps back up. Patients stack. Meetings restart. And your inbox suddenly remembers you exist. So tax planning in January can feel optional.…
Read MoreWhy January Is the Most Important Month for Tax Strategy
January feels slow. No tax deadlines. No urgent forms. No pressure from the IRS. For many physicians, it feels like the one month where taxes can safely wait. That’s exactly why January matters more than any other month. For high-income earners in the medical field, January quietly determines what is possible for the rest of…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Being a 1099 Physician
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…
Read MoreCelebrating Memorial Day with a Roth Conversion? Here’s When It Makes Sense
Memorial Day marks more than just the start of summer. It’s also a smart checkpoint in the year to revisit your finances — especially your retirement strategy. One question you might be asking:Should I do a Roth conversion now? The answer depends on timing, income, tax projections, and your long-term goals. What Is a Roth…
Read MoreHigh-Income Earners: Should You Use a Deferred Compensation Plan?
If you’re a high-income professional—particularly a physician—you may be looking for ways to reduce your tax burden while building long-term wealth. One overlooked tool that can help is the deferred compensation plan. But is it the right move for you? Let’s explore how these plans work, how they benefit high earners like doctors and executives,…
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