How Dentists Should Structure Practice and Real Estate RightsThere comes a point in every successful dental career where the focus quietly shifts. It is no longer just about patient flow, production numbers, or upgrading equipment. It becomes about something deeper and more strategic, how everything is structured behind the scenes. Because what most dentists eventually realize is simple but powerful. You can work […]
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The $250K Mistake Dentists Make When Buying a BuildingThere’s a moment every dentist looks forward to, and it feels like a real milestone in your career. You finally step into ownership, not just of your dental practice, but of the building itself. No more rent payments going to someone else. No more uncertainty about lease renewals or rising costs dictated by a landlord. […]
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Depreciation Recapture and 1031 Exchange for Dentists GuideMost dentists think about buying a building as a long-term win. They focus heavily on location, patient flow potential, loan approval, and monthly payment comfort. At the beginning, everything feels structured and predictable, and the decision seems like a clear step toward financial stability. The excitement of owning real estate attached to a thriving practice […]
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S Corp vs Real Estate LLC Structure for Dental Practice OwnersMost dentists enter ownership with a simple belief: work harder, produce more, and financial success will naturally follow. The schedule fills up, production grows, and collections improve, yet something still feels off when looking at personal wealth. Even high-income dentists often find themselves asking why net worth is not growing at the same speed as […]
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Cost Segregation for Dentists to Maximize Tax Savings TodayMany dentists reach a stage where income is high, production is steady, and the schedule is fully booked, yet something still feels off financially. The frustration usually shows up during tax season when a large portion of hard-earned income disappears before it ever hits personal wealth. It creates a silent pressure where success in practice […]
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Why You Should Do a Cost Seg Analysis Before You Close — Not AfterMost dentists who implement cost segregation do so after they have already closed on their building. The study gets commissioned in year one of ownership, the results get filed with the tax return, and the dentist considers it done. That approach works. But it leaves value on the table. In Episode 152 of The Dental […]
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Green Flags and Red Flags: How to Choose a Cost Segregation FirmNot all cost segregation firms are equal. In fact, a low-quality study can expose you to more IRS scrutiny than no study at all. In Episode 152 of The Dental Boardroom, Wes Read walks through exactly what separates a qualified firm from a risky one and what to look for before you write the check. […]
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Bonus Depreciation vs Section 179: What Every Dentist Building Owner Needs to KnowIf you own a dental building or are considering buying one, you have almost certainly heard about Section 179. Your dental equipment supplier probably uses it to pitch year-end purchases. What is less commonly explained is how Section 179 compares to bonus depreciation — and why the distinction matters enormously for dentists using the LLC […]
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What to Do With Your Building When You Retire: 3 Options for Dentist Building OwnersYou spent decades building your practice. You own the building. Now retirement is on the horizon. What do you do with the real estate? In Episode 151 of The Dental Boardroom, Wes Read walks through three options — each with very different tax, income, and lifestyle implications. Here is what you need to know before […]
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How Cost Segregation Actually Works: A Real Numbers Example for DentistsThe best way to understand cost segregation is to run the numbers. In Episode 151 of The Dental Boardroom, Wes Read walks through a real-world example using a dentist collecting $1.2 million per year. Here is how the money flows. The Dental S-Corp Side Start with the dental practice, which operates as an S-Corporation: ● […]
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