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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

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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The Complete Guide to Marketing for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to Financial Planning for Therapists

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The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

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The Mid-Year Tax Checkup for Therapists

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What Happens If You Miss the S Corp Election Deadline as a Therapist?

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The Complete Guide to LLCs and PLLCs for Therapists

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How Moving to a Different State Impacts Your Taxes as a Therapist

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Tax Brackets for Therapists

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The Most Valuable Tax Write-Offs for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to Tax Credits for Therapists

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Are Credit Card Fees Tax Deductible for Therapists?

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Tax Planning Strategies for Therapists

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How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

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How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

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What is Financial Literacy and Why Is It Important for Therapists?

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How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

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The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Private Practice

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

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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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How to Build an Emergency Fund as a Therapist

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What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

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The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

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Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

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How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

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What Therapists Need to Know About 529 Plans and Other College Savings Accounts

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The Complete Guide to Profit First for Therapists

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Heard Raises $15M to Build the Financial Back Office for Therapists

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Announcing the 2023 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50

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Heard Partners with Guideline to Offer Retirement Plans to Therapists

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Victoria Li, Co-Founder of Heard, Named to Forbes 30 Under 30

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