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Tax Deductions for Telemedicine Physicians
Tax deductions that physicians doing telemedicine as self employed or 1099 contractors can potentially take, such as equipment & licensing


1031 Exchange: Tax Strategy and Estate Planning Tool for the Real Estate Investor
How doing a 1031 exchange by the rules at the time of sale of a real estate investment can allow you to defer paying capital gains taxes.


2025 Updates to Federal Tax Brackets & Contribution Limits: What Physicians Should Know to Maximize Their Tax Strategy
Key IRS changes for 2025 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement plans like 401ks, HSAs, 529s, and more.


Oil and Gas Investments: Tax Benefits and Risks
Opportunities to invest in oil and gas investments offer tax deductions for W2 physicians, but it’s important to know the pros, cons & risks


What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?
Tax benefits of investing in real estate include 1031 exchanges, the QBI deduction, depreciation, expense deductions, REPS, & STR loophole


The Short Term Rental Tax Loophole: A Popular Tax Reduction Strategy Used by Real Estate Investors
How the short term rental tax loophole lets real estate investors use deductions to reduce taxable income, including full time W2 physicians


Defined Benefit Cash Balance Plans: Powerful Tax Strategy for Physician Practices and Entrepreneurs
Defined benefit cash balance plans offer large potential tax deductions & retirement contributions for doctors who understand how they work


How Tax Loss Harvesting Works: A Guide for Physicians
How strategic tax loss harvesting can benefit physicians with capital gains, when to do it and how, wash sale rules, swap partners, and more


Should I Have My LLC Taxed as an S Corp?
Advantages and disadvantages to having an LLC taxed as an S Corp, which doctors benefit from the election, and tax savings via payroll & QBI


Do I Need an LLC for My Physician Side Gig or Business?
Answering "Do I need an LLC?" for my physician side gig or business income, considering pros and cons, asset protection, & tax advantages.
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