{"id":248394,"date":"2023-01-12T22:25:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T22:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drilldownsolution.com\/?p=248394"},"modified":"2023-11-06T20:30:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T20:30:34","slug":"7-ways-for-dental-practices-to-reduce-their-tax-burden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drilldownsolution.com\/7-ways-for-dental-practices-to-reduce-their-tax-burden\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways for Dental Practices to Reduce Their Tax Burden"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like many other dental practice owners, you probably don\u2019t have a huge profit margin. Most likely, you\u2019re just getting by as you attempt to limit your equipment expenditures and contain your payroll costs, while providing exceptional oral health care for your patients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the meantime, it seems that taxes become an ever-increasing burden to your small business more and more every year. That is why it is in your best interest to reduce your tax liability as much as possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no doubt that navigating the nuances of tax laws and regulations is a complex task. So, how do you go about decreasing your tax burden so you can dedicate more of your time and attention toward growing your business?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog space, we will present seven ways that you can reduce your tax burden and share tips and strategies for saving money with your taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

1) \u00a0 Select the Right Corporate Structure<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is essential to select the appropriate business structure for your dental practice when it comes to potential tax advantages.\u00a0 Typically, an S Corp will reward you with a lower tax burden. The reason for this is that it is not subject to double taxation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, you\u2019re able to deduct losses from the S Corp directly against your personal income. If you register under a S Corp, you could also shield a portion of your business income from taxation by splitting it between family members via stock sales, gifts, and other strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 \u00a0 Make Contributions to a Registered Education Savings Plan<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

By making contributions to a <\/span>Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)<\/span><\/i>, it will give you a tax efficient way to save and pay for your children\u2019s post-secondary education. The Federal Government offers a gift\/grant that is equal to 20 percent of the initial $2,500 of yearly RESP contributions per child or $500 annually.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Make Contributions to a Retirement Plan<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your dental practice have a retirement plan?\u00a0 One of the best ways to decrease your taxes is to maximize your retirement fund contributions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are couple types of retirement plans to consider:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n