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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Tax Season for Therapists

Did the Government Shutdown Affect Tax Season for Therapists?

Discover how the 2025 government shutdown may impact tax filing, deadlines, and refunds for therapists—and what steps you can take to prepare for tax season.

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Did the Government Shutdown Affect Tax Season for Therapists?

Did the Government Shutdown Affect Tax Season for Therapists?

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Tax Season for Therapists

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists

What Therapists Need to Know About the Telehealth Policy Cliff

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

The Benefits of Becoming a Private Practice Therapist

Did the Government Shutdown Affect Tax Season for Therapists?

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Occupational Therapists

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Sole Props vs. S-Corps

Will the Big Beautiful Bill Change How I Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026?

How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

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

How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Chiropractors

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

The Benefits of Becoming a Private Practice Therapist

How to Start a Private Practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

How to Start a Physical Therapy Private Practice

How to Build an Emergency Fund as a Therapist

What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Tax Season for Therapists

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists

What Therapists Need to Know About the Telehealth Policy Cliff

The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

State of Heard: Q1 2025

Heard 2024 Year in Review

State of Heard: Q4 2024

Heard Welcomes Howard Spector, Co-Founder of SimplePractice, to Board of Directors

Heard Named to SMBTech 50 for Second Consecutive Year

Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

Explore free articles, guides, and tools developed by experts to help you understand and manage your private practice's finances.

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