Tax
How Dentists and Business Owners Can Save Taxes by Hiring Their Children
Hiring your children to work in your dental practice or small business can be a smart and fully legal tax-saving strategy—when done right. Not only does it teach valuable life and financial skills, but it can also shift income into lower tax brackets, avoid payroll taxes in some cases, and keep more wealth within your…
Read MoreUnlocking Tax Savings: The R&D Tax Credit for Dentists
Most dentists don’t think of themselves as doing “research and development,” but if you’ve ever improved a process, tried new materials, or explored innovative ways to serve your patients, you may be closer than you think. The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a powerful federal incentive designed to reward innovation. While often associated…
Read MoreShared Family Office: Advanced Wealth & Tax Strategy for Dentists and Business Owners
As your dental practice or business grows, so do the complexities of managing your wealth, minimizing taxes, and identifying smarter investment opportunities. For decades, the ultra-wealthy have used private family offices to solve these challenges—building customized teams of advisors, accountants, and investment professionals to protect and grow their fortunes. Now, with Shared Family Offices (SFOs),…
Read MoreLandmark Tax Bill Signed Into Law: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know
On July 3, Congress passed the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This bill is a landmark tax and spending package that makes key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, introduces significant changes for businesses and individuals, and redefines international tax and clean energy policy. The bill was signed…
Read MoreWhen Tax Strategies Cross the Line: Lessons from a Colorado Dentist’s $5M Tax Evasion Case
Earlier this month, a dentist in northern Colorado was sentenced to more than three years in prison for participating in a multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme. The case offers a stark reminder to dental professionals: when it comes to tax planning, not all strategies are legal—or safe. The Case: Trusts, Foundations, and Fraud Dr. Ryan…
Read MorePaying Employees and Contractors
Properly paying employees and contractors is an essential part of running a business. Whether you’re managing a small startup or a growing company, understanding the differences in how to compensate your workforce—whether employees or contractors—ensures compliance with tax regulations and avoids costly mistakes. Before you can even start the payment process, however, it’s crucial to…
Read MoreCase Study — 401K Plan Strategy
Recently I had a new client with a profitable business come to us who had been using a 401k plan for years in addition to making annual profit-sharing contributions for owners and employees. In a recent year, the total company contribution was $51,000. Of that amount, $31,000 goes to the owner. We proposed adding a…
Read MoreCase Study — Former Tax Specialist
Before partnering with us, a client believed he had identified all the financial strategies that were possible. He is educated in the employable options and didn’t expect anyone could do more for him. We went through our 32-point planning assessment and created a financial projection. We discussed ideas and found an opportunity he had not…
Read MoreThe Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy
Saving for retirement is an essential part of any financial plan—but for high-income earners, accessing the benefits of a Roth IRA can be frustrating due to IRS income limits. Fortunately, there’s a legal workaround known as the Backdoor Roth IRA strategy. This approach allows individuals who earn too much to contribute directly to a Roth…
Read MoreThe Augusta Rule — Renting Your Personal Home
As a business owner, you’re always looking for smart, legal ways to reduce your tax burden. One lesser-known but powerful strategy lies in your own backyard—literally. It’s called the Augusta Rule, and it allows you to rent out your personal residence to your business for certain events, deduct the expense on your business return, and…
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