Healthcare Practice Owners Are Paying Too Much In Taxes—Here's Why

Healthcare Practice Owners Are Paying Too Much In Taxes—Here's Why

Healthcare practice owners often focus on growing revenue, adding locations, hiring staff, and serving patients—but many completely overlook one of the biggest expenses they'll ever face: taxes. The truth is that most tax-saving opportunities don't happen when you file your tax return. They happen months or even years beforehand through proactive planning. In this episode of the Financial Beast Podcast, Eric Miller breaks down the most common reasons healthcare practice owners overpay in taxes and shares practical strategies that may help reduce tax liability over time. You'll learn: ✔ Why many practice owners pay more than necessary in taxes ✔ Retirement plan strategies that create tax advantages ✔ Cash balance plans and when they make sense ✔ HSA opportunities most owners overlook ✔ Business entity structure considerations ✔ Cost segregation and real estate tax strategies ✔ Roth conversion opportunities ✔ Tax-loss harvesting strategies ✔ Family employment opportunities ✔ Planning ahead for the eventual sale of your practice If you're a veterinarian, dentist, physician, optometrist, chiropractor, or physical therapist, this episode can help you start asking better questions and keeping more of what you earn. Subscribe for weekly financial strategies designed specifically for healthcare practice owners.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why Practice Owners Pay Too Much in Taxes 01:19 Why Tax Planning Matters 03:20 The Biggest Tax Planning Mistakes 05:02 Tax Reduction Strategies Overview 09:20 Maxing Out Retirement Plans 11:08 Cash Balance Plans Explained 12:37 Using an HSA Strategically 13:35 Business Structure and Tax Efficiency 14:39 Bonus Depreciation Opportunities 15:52 Cost Segregation Strategies 18:06 Roth Conversion Opportunities 18:50 Tax-Loss Harvesting Explained 22:27 Charitable Giving Strategies 24:04 Planning for a Future Practice Sale 25:46 Building a Better Tax Team _________________________________________________________________________________ Want to schedule a free consultation? Visit www.econologics.com [http://www.econologics.com] or call us at (727) 588-1540 or schedule directly at: https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0 [https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0]    Get Social With Us Website: https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com [https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial [https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors [https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors]  X / Twitter: https://x.com/FinancialBeasts [https://x.com/FinancialBeasts]  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/econologics [https://vimeo.com/econologics]  🔒 Disclaimer Econologics Financial Advisors, LLC (‘EFA’) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. (Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.) EFA provides investment advisory services only in states where it is permitted to do so under state laws and only to the extent permitted thereby. This communication is not an offer to sell or effect any transaction in securities. Neither EFA nor its affiliates provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult a qualified attorney or accountant. Results are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each individual and on other factors. Full disclosure: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/ [https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/]

Your Practice Is Worth Millions — What If You Can't Work Tomorrow? (Key Person Insurance) with Hosts Eric Miller & Eric Gersch

What happens to your healthcare practice if you suddenly can't work? Most practice owners never ask this question — until it's too late. In this episode, Eric Miller and Eric Gesrch break down the asset protection strategies every practice owner needs before disaster strikes: • The real story of a $7.2M practice valuation that was pulled overnight — and how key person insurance would have prevented it • Short-term vs. long-term disability insurance: what your policy actually covers (and what it doesn't) • Key person insurance explained — why your practice can't survive without you, and how to insure against that risk • Buy-sell agreements: the exit strategy you need before a partner's death or disability forces a fire sale • Why practice owners routinely overestimate their coverage and underestimate their exposure Whether you're a dentist, physician, or any healthcare practice owner, your practice is your biggest wealth-building asset. Protect it like one. CHAPTERS 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw] Roth Conversion Warning for Practice Owners 01:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=90s] Introduction 03:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=230s] Understanding Roth Conversions 06:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=373s] The 3 Types of Tax Treatment 06:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=415s] Taxable Investment Accounts Explained 08:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=535s] Tax Deferred Accounts Explained 11:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=693s] Tax Advantaged Accounts Explained 13:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=800s] What Happens During a Roth Conversion 14:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=885s] The Hidden Tax Bill 17:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1079s] When Roth Conversions Make Sense 20:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1210s] Selling Your Practice and Tax Opportunities 22:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1351s] Avoiding Required Minimum Distributions 24:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1450s] Why Most People Don't Convert 25:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1525s] Retirement Income vs Tax Brackets 26:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1582s] Why Retirees Often Feel Wealthier 26:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1608s] Final Takeaways _________________________________________________________________________________ Want to schedule a free consultation? Visit www.econologics.com [http://www.econologics.com] or call us at (727) 588-1540 or schedule directly at: hhttps://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/complimentary-consultation/ [https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0]  Get Social With Us Website: https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com [https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial [https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors [https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors]  X / Twitter: https://x.com/FinancialBeasts [https://x.com/FinancialBeasts]  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/econologics [https://vimeo.com/econologics]  🔒 Disclaimer Econologics Financial Advisors, LLC (‘EFA’) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. (Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.) EFA provides investment advisory services only in states where it is permitted to do so under state laws and only to the extent permitted thereby. This communication is not an offer to sell or effect any transaction in securities. Neither EFA nor its affiliates provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult a qualified attorney or accountant. Results are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each individual and on other factors. Full disclosure: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/ [https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/]

Roth Conversion Mistakes Healthcare Practice Owners Must Avoid with Hosts, Eric Miller & Eric Gersch

Should you convert your IRA to a Roth IRA? Many healthcare practice owners are told that Roth conversions are always a smart move. But the reality is much more complicated. In this episode of the Financial Beast Podcast, Eric Miller and Eric Gersch break down when Roth conversions make sense, when they can create massive tax bills, and how healthcare practice owners should think about retirement income, tax planning, and wealth preservation. You'll learn: • The 3 major tax buckets every investor should understand • How Roth conversions actually work • Hidden tax traps that catch practice owners off guard • Why timing matters when converting retirement accounts • When selling your practice may create Roth conversion opportunities • How required minimum distributions (RMDs) impact retirement planning • Strategies to reduce future tax burdens If you're a veterinarian, physical therapist, optometrist, dentist, physician, or healthcare practice owner building significant retirement assets, this episode is essential viewing. Subscribe for weekly financial strategies designed specifically for healthcare entrepreneurs. CHAPTERS 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw] Roth Conversion Warning for Practice Owners 01:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=90s] Introduction 03:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=230s] Understanding Roth Conversions 06:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=373s] The 3 Types of Tax Treatment 06:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=415s] Taxable Investment Accounts Explained 08:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=535s] Tax Deferred Accounts Explained 11:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=693s] Tax Advantaged Accounts Explained 13:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=800s] What Happens During a Roth Conversion 14:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=885s] The Hidden Tax Bill 17:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1079s] When Roth Conversions Make Sense 20:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1210s] Selling Your Practice and Tax Opportunities 22:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1351s] Avoiding Required Minimum Distributions 24:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1450s] Why Most People Don't Convert 25:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1525s] Retirement Income vs Tax Brackets 26:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1582s] Why Retirees Often Feel Wealthier 26:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8p3gKqriEw&t=1608s] Final Takeaways _________________________________________________________________________________ Want to schedule a free consultation? Visit www.econologics.com [http://www.econologics.com] or call us at (727) 588-1540 or schedule directly at: https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0 [https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0]    Get Social With Us Website: https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com [https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial [https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors [https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors]  X / Twitter: https://x.com/FinancialBeasts [https://x.com/FinancialBeasts]  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/econologics [https://vimeo.com/econologics]  🔒 Disclaimer Econologics Financial Advisors, LLC (‘EFA’) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. (Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.) EFA provides investment advisory services only in states where it is permitted to do so under state laws and only to the extent permitted thereby. This communication is not an offer to sell or effect any transaction in securities. Neither EFA nor its affiliates provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult a qualified attorney or accountant. Results are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each individual and on other factors. Full disclosure: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/ [https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/]

How to Build a Practice Valuable Enough to Sell

Most healthcare practice owners dream of building a business that gives them freedom. Very few actually do it. In this episode of the Financial Beast Podcast, Eric Miller interviews Dr. Brian Evans on how he built a successful 6-doctor veterinary practice, navigated a failed sale, eventually exited for millions, and moved his family to Spain. But this conversation isn't just about selling a practice. It's about creating a business that can operate without you. We discuss: • The failed sale that nearly derailed everything • What buyers actually look for in a healthcare practice • Why owner-dependent practices struggle to sell • How Brian removed himself from day-to-day operations • The leadership systems that kept doctors engaged • The financial mistake that cost him years of growth • Why many practice owners stay cash-poor despite growing revenue • The future of veterinary medicine and telemedicine • Building wealth outside your practice If you're a veterinarian, physical therapist, optometrist, dentist, physician, or healthcare entrepreneur, this episode provides a real-world blueprint for creating enterprise value and financial freedom. Subscribe for more conversations on practice growth, wealth building, exit planning, and healthcare entrepreneurship. _________________________________________________________________________________ Want to schedule a free consultation? Visit www.econologics.com [http://www.econologics.com] or call us at (727) 588-1540 or schedule directly at: https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0 [https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0]    Get Social With Us Website: https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com [https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial [https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors [https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors]  X / Twitter: https://x.com/FinancialBeasts [https://x.com/FinancialBeasts]  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/econologics [https://vimeo.com/econologics]  🔒 Disclaimer Econologics Financial Advisors, LLC (‘EFA’) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. (Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.) EFA provides investment advisory services only in states where it is permitted to do so under state laws and only to the extent permitted thereby. This communication is not an offer to sell or effect any transaction in securities. Neither EFA nor its affiliates provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult a qualified attorney or accountant. Results are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each individual and on other factors. Full disclosure: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/ [https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/]

How She Built a 5-Doctor Veterinary Practice in Just 6 Years

What does the dream veterinary practice actually look like? For most healthcare practice owners, it’s a business that grows without completely depending on you… a practice where you can step away for weeks at a time without everything falling apart. In this episode of the Financial Beast Podcast, Dr. Amanda Della Penna of Family Care Vet Center, joins host, Eric Miller, to share exactly how she built a 5-doctor veterinary practice in just six years — starting from scratch in 2019 and scaling through COVID into an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company. Inside this episode: - How Amanda built a multi-doctor practice that runs without her - The systems and metrics that transformed her clinic - The hiring mistakes that almost hurt the business - How she recruited top veterinary talent in a competitive market - Why most practice owners stay trapped working “in” the business - The financial systems that changed her household wealth - How she structures her practice for long-term freedom - What veterinary owners must do to scale profitably If you're a veterinarian, healthcare entrepreneur, or practice owner trying to grow without burning out, this episode is packed with practical systems and real-world strategies you can apply immediately. _________________________________________________________________________________ Want to schedule a free consultation? Visit www.econologics.com [http://www.econologics.com] or call us at (727) 588-1540 or schedule directly at: https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0 [https://hubs.li/Q03z6vvs0]    Get Social With Us Website: https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com [https://www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/econologics]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial [https://www.facebook.com/econologicsfinancial]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors [https://www.instagram.com/econologicsfinancialadvisors]  X / Twitter: https://x.com/FinancialBeasts [https://x.com/FinancialBeasts]  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/econologics [https://vimeo.com/econologics]  🔒 Disclaimer Econologics Financial Advisors, LLC (‘EFA’) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. (Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.) EFA provides investment advisory services only in states where it is permitted to do so under state laws and only to the extent permitted thereby. This communication is not an offer to sell or effect any transaction in securities. Neither EFA nor its affiliates provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult a qualified attorney or accountant. Results are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each individual and on other factors. Full disclosure: https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/ [https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/legal-disclosures/]