Three Important Phrases That Increase Treatment Acceptance
One of the most frustrating aspects of dentistry is to go to great lengths to explain treatment needs only to have patients walk out the door without scheduling. Dentists and teams often… Continue On +
Employee Business Expenses & Tax Reform
If you are an employee (i.e., a W-2 wage earner) with substantial work-related business expenses, the Act was not kind to you. It suspended (and effectively repealed), for 2018 through 2025, all… Continue On +
Tax Reform Cracks Down on IRA Recharacterizations
If you have been or are anticipating converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you should be aware of a tax trap that Congress built into the Act. Background: There are… Continue On +
Have Business Income? If So, You Score Big With The New Tax Reform
As part of the Act, Congress changed the tax-rate structure for C-corporations to a flat rate of 21% instead of the former graduated rates that topped out at 35%. Needing a way… Continue On +
Medical Deductions & The New Tax Law
Article Highlights: Medical Deductions Retained by the Tax Reform Law Adjusted Gross Income Floor Dropped to 7.5% The Standard Deduction Bunching Medical Deductions Unusual Medical Deductions Medical Dependents Divorced Parents Note: The… Continue On +
Jumpstart Your Day with a Great Morning Huddle
If constructed the right way, morning huddles can help jumpstart your day by improving teamwork and the overall flow of the day. In addition, patients benefit because the dentist and team are… Continue On +
What to keep in employee personnel files
No one enjoys dealing with paperwork, but the time spent to create and maintain personnel files will pay off over time. A personnel file that is created and maintained over time will… Continue On +
Steps to Take When the Schedule is Slow
How do you respond when you look at the schedule and see huge openings? While it is normal to be concerned, it is important to not become consumed with worry. There is… Continue On +
Tis the Season to Change Passwords
Since this is the season for saying goodbye to the old as we welcome in the new, it may be the perfect time to change your passwords. Having a secure dental practice… Continue On +
No Need to Run from Conflict
It is a common response to want to put on your running shoes whenever you hear about conflict. Wanting to get as far away from the challenge is understandable, although it’s far… Continue On +
Using Online Agents to Rent Your Home Short Term? You May Be Surprised at the Tax Ramifications
If you are among the many taxpayers renting your first or second home using rental agents or online rental services that match property owners with prospective renters, such as Airbnb, VRBO and… Continue On +
Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017
The Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017 was signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown earlier this year. The law extends pay equity to a variety of protected classes and prohibits employers from… Continue On +