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How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

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The Difference Between an Accountant, Bookkeeper, CPA, and EA for Therapists

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How to Choose a Retirement Plan for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

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HIPAA-Compliant Payment Methods for Therapists

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How to Sell Your Therapy Practice

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Group Therapy Practice?

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Is Clinical Supervision Tax Deductible for Therapists?

Mar 10, 2024
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IRS Penalties for Therapy Practices

Mar 10, 2024
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How Moving to a Different State Impacts Your Taxes as a Therapist

Mar 10, 2024
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Tax Brackets for Therapists

Mar 10, 2024
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The Most Valuable Tax Write-Offs for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to Tax Credits for Therapists

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Are Credit Card Fees Tax Deductible for Therapists?

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Tax Planning Strategies for Therapists

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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

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5 Investment Strategies for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to HSAs for Therapists

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How to Invest with Variable Income as a Therapist

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How to Choose Payroll Software for Your Therapy Practice

May 20, 2024
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How to Switch Accounting Systems for Your Therapy Practice

May 16, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

Mar 10, 2024
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Being a Therapist During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Top Directory Websites for Therapists

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When and How to Refer Therapy Clients Out

Apr 14, 2025
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How I Paid Off $94,000 in Debt in 3 Years as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Feb 24, 2025
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How to Make Cash Pay Therapy More Accessible for Your Clients

Feb 10, 2025
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How I Paid Off $83,000 in Debt as a Social Worker and Single Woman

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50 for Second Consecutive Year

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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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