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The Most Valuable Tax Write-Offs for Therapists

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How to Embrace an Abundance Mindset as a Therapist

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How to Hire Independent Contractors for Your Therapy Business

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How to Make Money Without Sacrificing Service to Your Therapy Clients

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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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The Complete Guide to S Corporations for Therapists

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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Counselors

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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

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How to Manage Cash Flow in Your Private Practice

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How to Pay Yourself as a Therapist

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How to Choose Accounting Software for Your Therapy Practice

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How to hire an accountant for your therapy practice

How to Hire an Accountant for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Build a Budget for Your Therapy Practice

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How To Keep Your Therapy Practice Profitable

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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 Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
December 20, 2022
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Group Therapy Practice?

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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Licensed Therapist?

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Therapy Practice?

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How to Set a Marketing Budget for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
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The Benefits and Challenges of Solo and Group Private Practice

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What's an EIN and Do I Need One for My Private Practice?

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Saving Time as a Therapist in 2025: Automation and AI

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Top Directory Websites for Therapists

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When and How to Refer Therapy Clients Out

Apr 14, 2025
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How I Paid Off $94,000 in Debt in 3 Years as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Feb 24, 2025
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How to Make Cash Pay Therapy More Accessible for Your Clients

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How I Paid Off $83,000 in Debt as a Social Worker and Single Woman

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State of Heard: Q1 2025

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

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State of Heard: Q4 2024 quarterly update from the desk of Andrew Riesen, Co-Founder and CEO.

State of Heard: Q4 2024

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

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50 for Second Consecutive Year

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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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