Beware of Dental Impersonation Scams: A Dentist's Tale of DeceitIn today's interconnected world, scams and online frauds have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. The dental industry is no exception to this deceit. We share the story of a dentist we personally know here at PracticeCFO, who ended up being the target of this very crime. Read on to hear their experience and learn valuable insights on […]
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Fighting the Fraud: Breaking Down the ERC MoratoriumEffective 9.14.23, the IRS has announced an immediate halt to the processing of new ERC filings. This moratorium has been put in place to help the IRS better target fraudulent ERC filings, which have risen to alarming rates since the program's inception. With a stronger focus on compliance, this moratorium is intended to 1) track down […]
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Items to Consider When Entertaining a DSO SaleMany dentists are receiving proposals from DSOs to purchase their practice. These proposals are more complicated than a traditional practice sale. On surface, they generally look very appealing. However, there are various factors to consider when determining if the proposal is, in reality, a good one (or not). These factors include: At this year's annual Dykema Conference, DSO […]
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They're Back: Student Loan Payments Resume & Interest AccruesAfter a three-year pause on federal student loan payments, September 1st marked the first significant step toward restarting the process: borrowers will once again see interest accrue on their loan balances. The milestone comes one month ahead of the next major date for millions of American borrowers: October 1st, when most payments will resume. Here’s what […]
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New Podcast! The Evolution of Deal Structures in the DSO SpaceWe’ve seen a consistent trend toward consolidation in the dental space for the last 15 years. But coming out of the pandemic, the DSO marketplace is changing. And if you’re thinking about selling your practice to a Dental Service Organization, it’s useful to understand the different deal structures available to you. So, how are DSO […]
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New Podcast! Five Dumb Things That Smart Dentists Do, featuring Dr. Richard MadowYou’ve got to be pretty smart to be a dentist. You went to college, excelled in a difficult major like biochemistry, physics or molecular biology and made it through dental school. But then you were thrown out into the real world, where it takes more than clinical mastery to run a successful practice. And even […]
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PCFO Podcast Feature! How to Determine Your “Break-Even” as a Dental Practice Owner, with Chuck Blakeman & WesIt was an honor to once again be featured on Chuck Blakeman's Get Off The Treadmill Podcast! Tune in as Wes and Chuck navigate the world of breaking even in a dental practice. Lots of important accounting content in this episode that practice owners should be aware of. Listen here! To check out Wes's other […]
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Retirement Ready: What You Need To Know About The Secure Act 2.0The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law in late December 2022 and builds upon the earlier "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement" (SECURE) Act of 2019. This legislation enacts dozens of retirement-related provisions for employees and employers alike. The Secure Act 2.0 empowers individuals to save for retirement, improves the rules surrounding retirement, and […]
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Why You'll Regret Last-Minute Tax PlanningWith a month or two left in the year, it hits us. That dreadful tax season is nearly here. We immediately contact our CPA to find out what last-minute tax strategies and loopholes are available this year. The truth is, your CPA knows that there aren't many viable options left at this point. While certain timing-related tax strategies can be implemented late […]
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Navigating Insurance Networks To Your AdvantageA couple of clients have told me recently that they’d been getting 80+ new patients per month, which sounds great! Of course the influx made them feel busy and hectic, but more patients is better…. right? Turns out, 90% of the new patients were Delta PPO patients. The patients’ original office had gone out of network […]
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