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Save time and money, so you can focus on being a therapist

The less time you spend wrangling finances, the more time you have to help your clients.

60hrs
Saved per year in financial record-keeping
$9K+
Saved per year in extra
income
$5K+
Saved per year
in taxes

Why Heard?

Every therapist who joins Heard is supported by a team of accounting and tax professionals who specialize in therapy practices. You don't have to manage your finances alone.
Without Heard
Annual income tax return prep and filing (business & personal)
Quarterly tax estimates
Monthly bookkeeping services
Financial reports and profit allocation guide
S Corporation eligibility assessment
Bookkeeping and tax professionals specialized in private practice
Unlimited email support

Run your therapy practice with confidence

See what Heard can do for you
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Bookkeeping

We streamline your bookkeeping so you can spend more time with clients.
Record and categorize transactions
Identify tax-deductible expenses
Generate financial reports
Connect business bank accounts and credit cards
Occasionally review unknown transactions
Upload monthly bank statements

Taxes

Tax prep and filing specifically for therapists so you never miss a write-off.
Prepare and file your business tax return
Prepare and file your personal tax return
Estimate quarterly taxes
Approve tax returns
Pay quarterly taxes
Pay annual taxes
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Payroll

Pay yourself, employees, and contractors in minutes with Heard payroll powered by Gusto.
Assist with Gusto payroll setup
Take care of payroll tax witholdings and filings
Provide support as needed
Log hours
Set pay amounts
Run payroll

We're trusted by thousands of therapists

GMS Counseling
GC
GMS Counseling
USA
5 starsTrustpilot Verified

They take the headache away!

Heard has been great for me as a mental health counselor. They take the pressure off of bookkeeping and provide quarterly tax estimates. I really enjoy the fact they complete annual taxes for you as well. Even if you have another W2 position.

Date of Experience:
March 22, 2024
Customer
CC
Customer
USA
5 starsTrustpilot Verified

Heard takes away the annoyance of daily…

Heard takes away the annoyance of daily bookkeeping. They are very responsive to questions and working with Heard has been the best thing for me to do with my solo practice. I'm so grateful for Heard and don't plan on ever leaving them!

Date of Experience:
March 11, 2024
Laurie Brassie
LB
Laurie Brassie
USA
5 starsTrustpilot Verified

Heard is Amazing

Heard has been an amazing service for my practice! I have been a therapist in private practice on and off for 5 years, and used to do my own accounting. It was a mess. I missed deadlines, didn't get all the deductions I deserved, owed thousands in taxes... seriously horrible. Heard makes things really easy, provides a lot of support, and helps me truly understand my finances. I also love that Heard specializes in therapists. Sometimes we have interesting situations that don't apply to other types of businesses, and honestly many of us just need a little extra help with finances and taxes. Heard is great for that! I love not having to worry about my books or my taxes. Absolutely worth the investment!

Date of Experience:
February 23, 2024
GMS Counseling
GC
GMS Counseling
USA
Trustpilot Verified

They take the headache away!

Heard has been great for me as a mental health counselor. They take the pressure off of bookkeeping and provide quarterly tax estimates. I really enjoy the fact they complete annual taxes for you as well. Even if you have another W2 position.

Date of Experience:
March 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How does pricing work?

Our pricing is subscription-based and transparent. The price for Solo Practices is $199/month (if Sole Proprietor) and $299/month (if S Corporation) with a monthly plan. The price for Group Practices is $299/month (Sole Proprietor and S Corporation) with a monthly plan. We offer a 15% discount with an annual plan for both Solo and Group Practices.

Payroll is an add-on service for $39 per month + $6 per month per employee. There is also an additional $450 charge for Group Practice S Corporations to prepare your personal tax return. The business return is included.

Our pricing does not include third-party fees (such as fees and taxes charged by your city, state, or the federal government) or business license filing fees, which vary by city.

Does Heard do historical or catch up bookkeeping?

Yes, we provide historical bookkeeping for the tax year(s) we are providing tax services. This is covered as part of your subscription fee at no additional cost.

We do not offer historical bookkeeping for prior tax years at this time.

How does bookkeeping help your private practice?

Bookkeeping gives you a clear picture of your practice finances, where your money is coming from, and where it's going. When your bookkeeping is up-to-date, you will be able to understand areas to save and areas to invest more, seasonal fluctuations in your practice, and have an overall clear picture on how much you can pay yourself and your team.

Having accurate finances saves you hours during tax season as well. When your books are reconciled and up-to-date, you avoid scrambling to get caught up prior to the tax deadline, or miss out on any tax write-offs or deductions. Most importantly, you will avoid subjecting yourself to any potential errors or late fees.

Do I get my own accountant?

You have access to an entire team of accounting and tax professionals.

Our support team will answer any questions you have as they come up during the tax year within the app through Heard Conversations. We will also work with you to calculate quarterly tax estimated payments.

When your annual tax return(s) is ready, we will connect you with a third-party tax preparer who will work with you to complete your return(s) and make any required payments.

What if I already have an accountant?

We can discuss what makes the most sense for you and your practice. Just like in the mental health profession, clients sometimes switch professionals in the accounting world for various practical reasons.

If you're looking to completely transition both your bookkeeping and your taxes to Heard, we will ask for access to any bookkeeping software you're currently using to help us transition. If you're only looking to use our bookkeeping services and want to keep your tax professional, we will ask for an introduction to your tax professional.

Special Offer for PracticeBetter Summit Attendees

5% off Annual Plans + 1 Month Free = $500+ in Heard Savings.

Try Heard free for 14 days when you book a consult.

Streamline your bookkeeping and taxes

Done-for-you Bookkeeping

Heard handles your monthly bookkeeping and provides easy-to-understand reports so you can get a full picture of the money you spend and earn.

Year-Round Tax Support

We handle your quarterly tax payments and reminders, annual return filings, and expense tracking to maximize deductions.

Unlimited Support From Experts

Get 24/7 tax and financial guidance through the Heard platform, with responses guaranteed within 1 business day.

MANAGE YOUR FINANCIALS WITH HEARD

A simple accounting experience, built for therapists

A simple accounting experience, built for health and wellness practitioners

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Onboarding

Get started with Heard

Sign up, connect your bank account(s), and attend a group onboarding session to get set up on Heard with the option to schedule a 1:1 follow up session.
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SMART Bookkeeping

Get your books organized

We’ll automatically categorize your historical transactions and check them against your statements, with your dedicated bookkeeping team reviewing for accuracy. You get a clear, ongoing picture of your business income and expenses to inform business decisions and accurate tax payments.
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YEAR ROUND TAX SUPPORT

Stay on top of your tax payments

Leave your taxes to us – from quarterly estimates to comprehensive annual returns. Our platform and tax experts analyze your finances to deliver accurate quarterly estimates and identify all available deductions. 

We manage your complete tax preparation, ensuring you never miss a deadline while maximizing every tax advantage available to you.
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REAL TIME FINANCIAL INSIGHTS

Track your money with confidence

Heard provides easy-to-understand reports so you can get a full picture of the money you spend and earn.See how much income and profit you make monthly. Identify slower months. Use that information to anticipate slower times of year so you can plan ahead.



Set goals to increase profit. Now that you know where you stand, decide if you want to add sessions, diversify your income streams, or adjust your rates.

One place to manage your finances

Join the thousands of therapists that choose Heard for stress-free finances. Our plans are 100% tax deductible.

Join the thousands of health and wellness practitioners that choose Heard for stress-free finances. Our plans are 100% tax deductible.

*This promotion is only applicable for the annual plans with upfront annual billing.

Annual Plan
Save 15%
Save 15%
Partners receive an extra 15% discount on annual Pricing*

Essential

Done-for-you bookkeeping, financial reports, and year-round taxes for solo sole proprietors.
$169/mo (billed annually)
$2,028 one-time charge
Monthly billing available at $179/mo
Includes the following:
Bookkeeping
Monthly done-for-you bookkeeping
Complete monthly bookkeeping service where our platform and your dedicated bookkeeping team keeps your books up-to-date, organized, and accurate.
Connect multiple business bank accounts
Easily sync all your business checking, savings, and credit card accounts via a secure integration for complete financial tracking in one place.
Dedicated bookkeeping team
Your dedicated bookkeeping team reviews your transactions that are automatically categorized by the Heard platform to ensure accuracy and handles account reconciliation for your practice.
Year-end tax ready books
Your books are organized and prepared for seamless annual tax filing within the Heard platform (must upgrade to essential or premium plan if Heard tax prep and filing is required or work with outside tax preparer).
Tax deduction tracking
We categorize and track all business expenses to ensure you capture every eligible tax deduction.
TAXES
Quarterly tax estimates and payment guidance
Every quarter, we calculate your estimated state and federal tax payments, remind you when to pay so you never miss a deadline, and provide step-by-step guidance on how to pay.
S corp election guidance and support
We'll assess if S corp is right for your practice via a personalized readiness report. If S corp makes sense, we’ll file Form 2553 for you to elect your therapy practice to be taxed as an S corporation by the IRS. We help you meet S corporation requirements: Incorporation and EIN changes.   
Personal income tax prep and filing
Our team files your annual state and federal personal income tax return (1040). Because we also do your bookkeeping, we're able to maximize your deductions which translates to more savings. If needed, we prepare and file your joint tax return with your spouse. We cannot file for the spouse if they are filing separately.
Document management and automated filing reminders
Secure storage for all your tax documents with automatic reminders when it's time to file quarterly estimates and annual returns.
Free tax extension filing support (as needed)
If you need more time to file your taxes come annual tax season, we'll handle filing extensions at no additional cost to keep you compliant with deadlines. We will establish a deadline for when you must file an extension request by.
REPORTS & tracking
Monthly income, expense, and profit  reports and tracking
Get easy-to-understand financial reports showing your practice's performance, cash flow, and profitability trends over time.
Profit and loss statements
Get professional P&L statements that clearly show your income, expenses, and net profit for tax purposes and business planning.
Profit allocation guide
A planning tool that helps you determine how to distribute your profits across taxes, savings, retirement and more based on your financial situation.
Real-time income tracking and goal monitoring
Track your income in real-time and monitor progress toward an annual income goal throughout the year.
Expert SUPPORT
Assisted onboarding with specialists
Group and one-on-one setup help from our team to get your account setup correctly from day one.
Unlimited messaging and live phone support for all financial matters
Get help with day-to-day bookkeeping, platform features, and general business questions. Tax support not included, must upgrade to premium or essential plan.
Webinar Q&A sessions
Group webinar sessions where you can ask questions and learn best practices for managing your Heard account.
Partners receive an extra 15% discount on annual Pricing*

Premium

Done-for-you bookkeeping, financial reports, year-round taxes, and payroll for group practices and S corps.
$255/mo (billed annually)
$3,060 one-time charge
Monthly billing available at $269/mo
Everything in Essential, plus:
TAXES
Business income tax prep and filing
Our team files your annual state and federal business income tax return (Form 1120S). Because we also do your bookkeeping, we're able to maximize your deductions which translates to more savings.
S CORP COMPLIANCE
S corp compliance with salary and distribution guidance
We make sure you stay compliant and avoid fees or penalties from the IRS. We audit your books and advise you if you aren't compliant with S corporation tax regulations and provide resources for you to keep on hand so you understand how to remain in compliance.

We'll review your reasonable salary to make sure you're paying yourself the right amount. Setting a reasonable salary that is not too high or too low can affect your practice's profits and overall business success.
Payroll setup and management
We’ve teamed up with Gusto to provide stress-free payroll, embedded right in your Heard dashboard so you can stay compliant as an S corp. Payroll for yourself is included ($45/mo value). Additional employees will cost $6/mo per employee.
Accountable plan creation and compliance
We create an IRS-compliant Accountable Plan allowing your S-Corp to reimburse home office, mileage, cell phone, and internet expenses without creating taxable income. Includes policy documentation, corporate resolutions, and compliance guidance.
GROUP PRACTICE SUPPORT
Payroll setup and management for yourself and employees
We’ve teamed up with Gusto to provide stress-free payroll, embedded right in your Heard dashboard so you can stay compliant as an S corp and easily pay yourself and employees. Payroll for yourself is included if you are an S corp ($45/mo value). Additional employees will cost $6/mo per employee.