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What Therapists Need to Know About the Telehealth Policy Cliff

Learn how the 2025 government shutdown and the end of the CMS telehealth waiver impact therapists treating Medicare and Medicaid clients, and what steps to take to keep your practice compliant.

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How Doubling Down on Heard Helped Dr. Amanda Buduris Launch Her Second Business

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How to Read a Personal Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

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Common Questions Therapists Have About Their Finances

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Every Tax Deadline Therapists Need to Know

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How to Create an Invoice for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

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New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

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7 Reasons to Hire an Accountant for Your Therapy Practice

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7 Steps to Prepare Your Therapy Practice for a Recession

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4 Ways Therapists Can Work Toward Financial Freedom

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The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Private Practice

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Chiropractors

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

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The Benefits of Becoming a Private Practice Therapist

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Private Practice

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What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Tax Season for Therapists

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

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