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How Would a 2026 Government Shutdown Impact Tax Season for Therapists

For private practice therapists filing their taxes, potential 2026 partial government shutdown could result in delayed refunds, longer processing times, and limited support from the IRS.‍Here’s what to expect, and steps you can take to keep your finances on track during if there is a shutdown.

How Would a 2026 Government Shutdown Impact Tax Season for Therapists

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When Should You File a Tax Extension

When Should You File a Tax Extension

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Extension vs late Filing

Extension vs late Filing

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7 Tax Extension Myths

7 Tax Extension Myths

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Payroll 101 for Private Practice

Payroll 101 for Private Practice

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When are you S corp eligible

When are you S corp eligible

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How to Set up an Accountable Plan for your Private Practice

How to Set up an Accountable Plan for your Private Practice

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How to Maximize S Corp Status

How to Maximize S Corp Status

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AI and HIPAA Compliance for Therapists

AI and HIPAA Compliance for Therapists

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How Would a 2026 Government Shutdown Impact Tax Season for Therapists

Jan 29, 2026

January 29, 2026

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When Should You File a Tax Extension

When Should You File a Tax Extension

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

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Extension vs late Filing

Extension vs late Filing

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

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7 Tax Extension Myths

7 Tax Extension Myths

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

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Payroll 101 for Private Practice

Payroll 101 for Private Practice

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

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When are you S corp eligible

When are you S corp eligible

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

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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?

Jun 12, 2025

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How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

Jun 5, 2025

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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

May 30, 2025

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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

Feb 7, 2025

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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

Jul 11, 2024

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

May 6, 2024

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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 Private Practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

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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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AI and HIPAA Compliance for Therapists

AI and HIPAA Compliance for Therapists

Jan 9, 2026

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What Therapists Need to Know about “AI Psychosis”

What Therapists Need to Know about “AI Psychosis”

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Five Essential AI Tools for Therapists

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How to protect your therapy practice during economic uncertainty

How to protect your therapy practice during economic uncertainty

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How to Diversify Your Income Streams as a Therapist

How to Diversify Your Income Streams as a Therapist

Dec 17, 2025

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How to Manage Cash Flow in Your Private Practice During Uncertain Times

How to Manage Cash Flow in Your Private Practice During Uncertain Times

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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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Howard Spector

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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