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Physician Tax Hub

Remote Tax Planning For
Physicians Nationwide.

You started earning late. You have massive student loans. You work 60+ hours a week. We are your dedicated financial team, helping you navigate the complex transition from "Resident" to "High-Net-Worth Attending." Start with our Tax Planning Playbook, explore our locum tenens tax guide or real estate for physicians, and see our services to learn how we work with doctors nationwide.

Residency to Attending
Transition Planning
Loan Optimization
PSLF & Filing Status
Asset Protection
Risk Management

Where Are You On The Curve?

Most physicians we work with fall into one of these specific career stages. Select yours to see your specific tax playbook.

Residents & Fellows

Low income now, high income later. The perfect time for Roth Conversions and PSLF filing strategy.

Employed Attending

Trap: High W-2 taxes. Solution: Spousal REPS, Short-Term Rentals, and "buying" deductions. See our W-2 planning guide.

Side Gigs (1099)

Surveys, expert witness, consulting. Turn "hobby money" into a Solo 401(k) shelter.

Locum Tenens

Full-time traveler? We handle multi-state taxes and S-Corp structuring. Read our tax home guide.

Practice Owner

You own the equity. We optimize entity structure, Cash Balance Plans, and partnership buy-ins/outs.

The $300k+ Problem

Smarter Student Loan Strategy

Most tax preparers ignore your student loans. We integrate them into your tax plan. The decision to file Married Filing Jointly vs. Separately can swing your loan payments by thousands of dollars a month.

PSLF Optimization

We analyze if you are on track for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and ensure your tax filing status lowers your monthly obligation without costing more in taxes than you save in payments.

IDR / SAVE Plan Analysis

Income-Driven Repayment plans are complex. We model scenarios to see if switching plans or reducing Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) can lower your payment tier.

The "Marriage Penalty" Logic

Filing Jointly (Typical)$1,800/mo

Loan payment based on combined household income.

Filing Separately (Strategic)$400/mo

Loan payment based on YOUR income only, ignoring high-earning spouse.

*We calculate if the tax savings of filing jointly outweigh the $16,800/year savings in loan payments. (Hint: Often, they don't.)

The Power of 1099 Income

Even a small amount of 1099 income (Moonlighting, Expert Witness work, Medical Surveys) changes the game. It opens the door to business deductions that W-2 employees can't touch. See our complete physician tax deductions guide for the full list.

  • Solo 401(k) / SEP IRAShelter up to $72,000+ (2026 limits) of income, creating a massive tax deduction. Compare options in our retirement plans guide.
  • "Augmented" Business TravelCombine a CME conference with a family trip? If structured correctly as a business trip, substantial costs become deductible. Read the business travel guide.
  • Home Office DeductionUse a dedicated space for charting or telemedicine? You might deduct a portion of your mortgage interest, utilities, and repairs. See the full home office guide.
Side Gig Calculator
Moonlighting Income$50,000
Taxes (Without Strategy)-$20,000
Solo 401k Contribution-$40,000
Business Deductions-$8,000
Taxable Income Left$2,000

*Simplified example. Try our full calculator for personalized results.

Practice Owners

Private Practice Optimization

Ownership changes the rules completely. You are no longer just an employee; you are a business. This unlocks the most powerful tax strategies available in the code. Our entity structure guide walks through every option.

Entity Selection (S-Corp vs LLC)

We analyze the tax savings of an S-Corp election versus the administrative cost. For many practices netting over $100k, an S-Corp can save thousands in Medicare/Social Security taxes.

Cash Balance Plans

Ideally suited for partners in profitable groups. This "Pension Plan" allows you to contribute $200k-$300k+ annually PRE-TAX, on top of your 401(k) max. Compare all options in our retirement plans guide.

The "Augusta Rule"

Rent your personal home to your medical practice for board meetings or staff retreats for up to 14 days a year. The business gets a deduction, and you receive the rental income tax-free. Set up a proper accountable plan to make it airtight.

Result: $84k Saved

Dual-Physician W-2 Household

Cardiologist & Pediatrician

Challenge: $800k combined W-2 income. Zero time to manage active businesses. Massive tax bill.

Solution: We identified one spouse was cutting back to 0.6 FTE. We structured a "Spousal REPS" strategy where the part-time spouse managed a portfolio of 3 short-term rentals. This unlocked $250k in paper losses to offset their clinical W-2 income. Read more about physician real estate investing.

Result: $42k Saved

Locums with 6 States

Emergency Medicine Doc

Challenge: Working in TX, CA, NY, and FL. Getting double-taxed and missing deductions.

Solution: We centralized billing through a Wyoming S-Corp. We implemented an Accountable Plan to reimburse travel/meals tax-free. We properly apportioned income to avoid double taxation on the NY/CA returns. See our locum tenens tax home guide.

Comprehensive Resource Library

Physician Tax Guide

18 in-depth guides covering every aspect of physician tax planning. From deductions and business structure to retirement planning and audit protection.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Download our Physician Tax Planning Playbook for a step-by-step framework, or use the Physician Tax Calculator to estimate your savings. Then book a call to put it into action.

Book a Physician Tax Strategy Call

Physician Tax FAQ

Common questions about W-2s, 1099s, and student loans. For deeper answers, explore our tax deductions guide or S-Corp election guide.

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