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The Successful Dentist – Issue 1: January 2023

UPCOMING DEADLINES Fourth Quarter 2022 Estimated Tax Payments are due by Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  (see below) INCOME TAX RETURNS Partnership and S-Corporation tax returns are due Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Individual and C-Corporation tax returns are due Tuesday, April 18, 2023. PAYROLL REPORTING Forms 1099-NEC, W-2, and W-3 are due Tuesday, January 31, 2023. 

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Why Dentists Should Use a Dental Specialized CPA & Accounting Firm

Dentists, like any other business owner, have to worry about the financial aspect of their practice. This includes keeping track of their income and expenses, preparing and filing taxes, and making sure they are operating in a financially healthy manner. While some dentists may be able to handle these tasks on their own, it is

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Intro to Bookkeeping for Dental Practices

Bookkeeping is an essential aspect of running a successful dental practice. It involves keeping track of the financial transactions of the business, including income, expenses, and profits. Proper bookkeeping allows dental practices to monitor their financial health, make informed decisions, and meet their financial obligations. Bookkeeping for dental practices typically involves recording transactions in a

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The Successful Dentist – News You Can Use October 2022 Edition

Updated October 12, 2022 UPCOMING DEADLINES October 17, 2022 – Extended personal tax returns Form 1040 are due October 31, 2022 – Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes are due October 31, 2022 – Unclaimed Property Reporting deadline – for more information visit https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/app/submit-a-report December 1, 2022 – Distribute a notice of eligibility to all eligible

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Employee Retention Tax Credit Update

Updated: 2/16/2021 Under the CARES Act, employers who received a PPP loan were not eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC).  This qualification was repealed with the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021.  Below is a summary of the key provisions of the credit, reflecting changes made by the new law: Time period credit is

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Second Draw PPP Loan – Interim SBA & Treasury Guidance

Updated: 1/7/2021 As you may have already heard, the newest round of COVID-19 Stimulus was signed into law on December 27th, 2020. The new Act created another PPP loan opportunity for qualifying businesses. We believe many dental clinics will qualify for a second forgivable PPP loan. The new SBA & Treasury interim guidance was released

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Tax Planning in the Year of COVID

Updated 12/11/2020: As we have been working through 2020 tax projections with clients, we are seeing many offices have higher taxable income and tax liabilities over 2019 performance, despite the COVID shutdown. This is somewhat counter to expectations and a surprise to some practice owners. The causes for the added income are the PPP funds,

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The Importance of Working with a Dental CPA

There is more to our profession than “dropping numbers in boxes” and filing tax returns once a year. We are more than your average accountant, CPA, EA or Bookkeeping professional. We pride ourselves in our bench of knowledge, client obsession and proactive approach. We are students of the business of dentistry. Through working with only

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COVID Updates: The CARES Act

Since March 17th, we have been proactively distributing information to our clients and the larger dental community through our partnership with the Washington Academy of General Dentistry. We’ve invested thousands of dollars worth of our billable hour time on these webinars. Our team has read the 800+ page CARES Act statute and additional SBA &

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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Additional Regulatory Guidance

Updated 5/6/2019: Disclaimer: What follows next is general information and not legal or accounting advice. We are not your attorney or CPA and every situation is different. You should call your attorney or CPA for specific advice with regards to the topics of this presentation. If you are not receiving the guidance you need, we

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