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State of Heard: Q1 2025

State of Heard: Q1 2025 quarterly update from the desk of Andrew Riesen, Co-Founder and CEO.

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What Therapists Need to Know About the Home Office Deduction

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What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Quarterly Taxes as a Therapist

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How to Pay Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Your Therapy Practice

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When to Hire an Administrative Assistant for Your Therapy Practice

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What to Do if You Miss a Quarterly Tax Deadline for Your Therapy Practice

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What’s the Difference Between Cash and Accrual Accounting for Therapists?

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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

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Tax Deductions for Counselors

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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

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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

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How to Switch Accounting Systems for Your Therapy Practice

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What to Do After Losing or Leaving Your Job: A Complete Guide for Therapists

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How Long Does It Take to Fill Your Therapy Practice?

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The Complete Guide to Local Marketing for Therapists

Jun 20, 2024
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How to Name Your Therapy Practice

Jun 10, 2024
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Should You Do Your Own Bookkeeping as a Therapist?

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The Complete Guide to Insurance Credentialing for Therapists

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How to Build a Profitable Therapy Practice

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How to Talk About Money with Your Therapy Clients

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Can You Hire Family Members to Work at Your Therapy Practice?

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How to Build a Business Plan for Your Therapy Practice

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State of Heard: Q1 2025

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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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