Practice Finance

Hospitals around the country have been buying up independent medical practices at a dizzying rate. Because this acquisition trend directly affects your financial well-being, it’s crucial to understand the forces driving it.

Although the fiscal cliff was avoided, most Americans will see their taxes increase this year. Find out how you can keep your taxes from being too burdensome.

Tax writeoffs can help alleviate your tax burden, but be careful. Discover what you can write off and what might cause an audit.

You can't avoid taxes when it comes to practice buy-ins, but you can ensure that you don't overpay. Here's how.

A day may come when you can't pay your taxes in full. Learn how to avoid paying costly penalties.

After you file your taxes, your tax saving possibilities don't end. Discover how you can continue to save.

Your travel expenses to out-of-town conferences can be deducted. Find out the way to correctly claim them.

Hospitals are buying up practices at a rapid rate. See how this trend could negatively affect salary.

Have you been hearing rumors that the government is going to seize retirement savings? Well, you shouldn't believe every thing you hear.

You're bus,y and finding a good accountant might seem like something that you can put off until tomorrow. Here's why it's worth your time.

Lower reimbursements and maintaining a healthy balance between their work and personal lives are the top challenges facing primary care physicians (PCPs) today, according to a recent survey.

Are you looking into saving for your children's college education? Here's why you should look into your state's 529 plan.

As a doctor, you will get many offers for financial advice. See what you should know before deciding on an adviser.

The word inheritance can mean many things to different people. Find out how you can ensure that your inheritance is well-used.

These three principles may help you put in place a tax minimization plan.

Asking the right questions about portfolio fundamentals could help you retire 3 years earlier.

It might be wise to have a plan to accelerate taxable income as well as one to defer income, given today's tax uncertainties.

Consolidation, cooperation, and planning for the worst are three strategies to consider implementing in light of economic uncertainties facing physicians.

Physicians' annual income growth has failed to keep pace with pay increases enjoyed by other health professionals, such as pharmacists and dentists, over the last quarter-century.

As a doctor, you can see the hardships that can occur if you don't properly save for long-term care. Learn some strategies for preparing for long-term care.

If you're working at a position that will last for less than a year, you may be able to deduct your commuting expenses. Find out the ins and outs of this deduction.

Here's some additional information to help you keep your finances healthy.

Are you considering a contract that will hold you liable for retroactive claim denials? Here's why you might want to reconsider signing.

The tax code will soon be changing once again. Here's what you need to know.

A question about who covers malpractice tail premiums illustrates why it's important to review all contracts.