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T he tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions. You might wind up with a bigger refund than you expected. State sales tax alternative.  You can choose to deduct state and local sales taxes rather than state income taxes on a return using itemized deductions. This is especially useful for residents of states that don’t have state income ta

Most pharmacy owners and healthcare professionals focus on deductions when thinking about taxes. Deductions help, but they only address one side of the equation. Another strategy involves income the IRS never taxes. The tax code allows certain types of income to be received tax free when structured properly. These opportunities often appear in retirement planning, employer benefits, investment choices, and major financial decisions. Business owners frequently overlook these a

Most business owners did not start their company because they love bookkeeping. They started because they are good at their craft. Over time a common habit shows up. Personal expenses start running through the business account and business expenses end up on personal cards. Accountants see this every week. What feels like a small convenience creates bigger problems with taxes, financial reporting, and legal protection. Keeping the two separate is one of the simplest financial

Pharmacy and healthcare business owners spend most of their time focused on patients, prescriptions, staff, inventory, and the daily operational demands of running a healthcare business. Financial statements often become something that gets reviewed quickly or saved for tax time. That approach leaves valuable information unused. Clean, accurate financial statements are one of the most useful tools a business owner has. They provide a clear view of how the business is performi

Owning a home comes with more than a mortgage payment. There are several tax benefits built into homeownership, but many taxpayers either miss them or misunderstand the limits. Here is a practical summary of the most common ones. Mortgage interest deduction Mortgage interest is one of the few types of personal interest that remains deductible. The deduction applies to up to $750,000 of mortgage debt on your primary residence. If your mortgage originated before 2018, the limit

Choosing the right accounting firm for a pharmacy is less about finding someone who files returns and more about finding someone who understands how your business actually works.

Fixing even one of these improves cash flow, reduces stress, and gives owners back control.

The IRS has announced the standard mileage rates for 2026. These rates are used to calculate the deductible cost of operating a vehicle for specific purposes. 2026 Standard Mileage Rates Business travel:  72.5 cents per mile (up 2.5 cents) Medical and moving:  20.5 cents per mile (down 0.5 cents) Charitable work:  14 cents per mile (unchanged) These rates apply to gas, electric, hybrid-electric, and diesel vehicles . What the IRS Means by Each Category 1) Business Travel Busi

If dispensing alone were still a reliable model, this article wouldn’t need to exist. The reality is that the most profitable independent pharmacies today are not winning by filling more prescriptions. They’re winning by diversifying how and why they get paid . Over the past few years, clear patterns have emerged across profitable pharmacies nationwide. Before we go further, one important note: some of the services below depend on state regulations, payer participation, and l

For years, independent pharmacies were told that if they filled more prescriptions, negotiated harder, and controlled expenses, things would work out. That advice aged poorly. Between shrinking margins, unpredictable DIR fees, rising labor costs, and payer pressure, dispensing alone is no longer a reliable business model. Many pharmacy owners feel this daily but struggle to put words to it. The problem is not effort. The problem is the math. Profitable independent pharmacies

When pharmacy owners hear “R&D tax credit,” they usually assume it only applies to large pharmaceutical companies or high-tech research environments, not day-to-day pharmacy operations. That assumption costs real money. In reality, many compounding pharmacies and healthcare businesses engage in qualifying research activities every year without realizing it. The issue is not a lack of eligibility. It’s a misunderstanding of what the credit actually applies to. What R&D Really

Many independent pharmacy owners and healthcare clinic owners are told they’re receiving advisory services  from their accountant. Yet most aren’t sure how advisory services are different from basic accounting or what they should realistically expect. True advisory services go beyond tax filing and monthly reports. When done correctly, pharmacy and healthcare advisory services help owners understand their financial position, plan ahead, and make better business decisions thro

If you own a pharmacy or healthcare clinic, tax documents don’t arrive neatly in one envelope. They trickle in over months. W-2s, 1099s, payroll reports, interest statements, vendor summaries. By the time tax season rolls around, most owners are already stretched thin, and hunting for paperwork becomes one more unnecessary stress. The good news is this doesn’t have to be complicated. Below are some practical tips to help keep your tax information organized as it comes in, alo

When most business owners think about taxes, they think about forms, deadlines, and hoping the number at the bottom isn’t painful. What often gets overlooked is that many parts of a tax return are not automatic. They are elections , meaning choices. And those choices can directly impact how much tax you pay. For independent pharmacy owners and healthcare clinic owners, these decisions matter even more because income levels, entity structures, and personal finances tend to cha

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Most healthcare owners are familiar with a handful of tax deductions. Fewer realize how many coordinated strategies  can work together to reduce taxes, improve cash flow, and support long-term growth. In our experience working with healthcare clinics and independent pharmacies, the issue is rarely that opportunities don’t exist. It’s that planning happens too late, or in isolation, without tying decisions back to the financial statements and how the business actually operates

F or years you have put away money from your pay into your employer-provided 401(k) retirement savings account. Your employer may have even matched 50% of your contributions or contributed 3% of your pay to the account as part of a safe harbor program. Now you want to take some of this money out in the form of a loan to help pay your bills or to buy a car. Before you take action, here are some things to consider. Loan versus withdrawal If you withdraw funds from a 401(k) prio

The Augusta Rule allows healthcare owners to legally rent their personal residence to their business for up to 14 days per year . The business gets a deduction. You receive the income tax-free . Yes, really. This works well for practices that host staff training, planning days, or leadership meetings .   Step-by-Step Checklist 1. Confirm Eligibility ✔ The property is your personal residence ✔ You use it 14 days or fewer per year ✔ The meeting has a legitimate business purpose

For years, the tax code trend was to reduce the amount of interest that may be deducted on your tax return. Until recently, it really only allowed interest deductions as an itemized deduction on qualified residences and vacation property. That is changing now with the passage of the OBBB Act and the introduction of a new car interest tax break. Here is what you need to know. Background Congress and the Executive office traditionally use tax breaks on interest to drive consume

Most successful healthcare owners we work with don’t do anything flashy. They don’t chase every new trend. They don’t obsess over spreadsheets late at night. And they don’t try to do everything themselves. What they do  have in common are a few consistent habits that quietly strengthen their businesses year after year. First, they review their financial statements every month. Not once a year. Not only when a lender asks. Monthly. They want to understand what changed, what mo