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Year-End Financial Planning for Therapists

Think of end-of-year tax planning as a delayed gift to yourself. Here are six moves you can make now to enjoy the benefits come tax season.

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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

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The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

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How to Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Therapy Practice

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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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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

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How Dr. Justin Dodson Started a Private Practice on His Friend’s Couch

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The Best Cancellation Policy for Your Therapy Practice

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How Anim Aweh Saved Money on Her Taxes By Switching to S Corp with Heard

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The Complete Budgeting Guide for Therapists

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

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Free articles, fact-checked by experts

Year-End Financial Planning for Therapists

What Therapists Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting

How to Calculate a Reasonable Salary as a Therapist

Can Therapists Deduct Student Loan Payments from Their Taxes?

Are Holiday Gifts Tax Deductible for Therapists?

How Do I Pay Taxes as a Therapist if I Have Clients in Multiple States?

Can Therapists Deduct Start-up Costs From Their Taxes?

How to Talk About Money with Your Therapy Clients

Can You Hire Family Members to Work at Your Therapy Practice?

What Is Not a Tax Deduction for Therapists?

Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

Tax Deductions for Counselors

Tax Deductions for Psychologists

Tax Deductions for Social Workers

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

The 9 Most Common Accounting Mistakes Therapists Make (and How to Avoid Them)

The Complete Guide to LLCs and PLLCs for Therapists

The Difference Between an Accountant, Bookkeeper, CPA, and EA for Therapists

How to Choose a Retirement Plan for Your Therapy Practice

How to Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Therapy Practice

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

How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

How Dr. Justin Dodson Started a Private Practice on His Friend’s Couch

The Best Cancellation Policy for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete List of Policies and Paperwork for Your Therapy Practice

The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

How Anim Aweh Saved Money on Her Taxes By Switching to S Corp with Heard

The Complete Budgeting Guide for Therapists

Saving Time as a Therapist in 2025: Automation and AI

Top Directory Websites for Therapists

When and How to Refer Therapy Clients Out

How I Paid Off $94,000 in Debt in 3 Years as a Marriage and Family Therapist

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 therapy practice finances.

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