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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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Should I Hire My Spouse and Pay Them from My Business or Side Gig Income?
Why hiring your spouse from your business or side income may not make sense, why it is unlikely to decrease how much you pay in taxes, and retirement considerations
Donor Advised Funds for Charitable Giving: Pros, Cons, Taxes, and More
Why using a donor advised fund for your charitable giving may be tax-advantaged, how to set up & maintain one, related rules, & how it differs from a foundation
Section 179 Tax Deduction for Vehicles Over 6,000 lbs
What the Section 179 tax deduction is for vehicles, luxury auto rules vs heavy vehicle deductions, and how to determine which vehicles and situations qualify.
2026 IRS Contribution Limits for Retirement, 529, and HSA Accounts & Updated Federal Tax Brackets
Key IRS changes and updates for 2026 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement & savings plans like 401ks, IRAs, HSAs, 529s, and more
How Capital Gains Are Taxed: Short-Term Vs Long-Term Gains
What classifies as a capital asset, when taxes on earnings are owed, short-term vs long-term capital gains tax rates, & tax strategy when selling appreciated assets
Receiving Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSO) as Compensation for a Consulting or Startup Advisory Position
What doctors considering startup advisory or consulting positions should know about receiving non-qualified stock options (NSO) as compensation, NSOs vs incentive stock options (ISOs), tax implications, & more
How Do Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Work, and Should I Accept Them as Compensation for a Side Gig, Advisory, or Employed Position?
What Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are, pros and cons of accepting them as payment or compensation for side gigs, advisory, or employed positions, & tax implications
How Does the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Physicians?
Ways in which the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill impacts physicians in terms of healthcare, patient care, taxes, student loans, estate planning, businesses, & side gigs
When Medical Survey Companies Send You a 1099 Form, & Taxes on Earnings (including Gift Cards)
Reporting and paying taxes on medical survey income, gift cards, & rewards, when companies send a W9 or 1099 form, & tax benefits for independent contractor earnings
How to Fill Out A W4 Form and When to Update Your Tax Withholdings
Step by step guide on how to fill out or update a W4 form to accurately withhold federal income taxes to prevent overpaying or owing money
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