Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’

Perils for practice transition: Double taxation of goodwill

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

For most dental practices, goodwill constitutes the largest component of the practice’s value. A mistake in handling goodwill could cost you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes when you sell your practice. Giving Uncle Sam your hard-earned money in the form of unnecessary taxes is a costly mistake at any… read more »

Consider the taxes when negotiating a dental practice sale/purchase

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

We all know that DEATH AND TAXES are the only two certainties in life. We also know that when you sell a dental practice, chances are you are going to have to pay income taxes on the sale. What may come as a surprise is that the amount of taxes due can vary widely depending… read more »

Proper timing of pre-retirement

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

When I discuss transition planning with clients, they often ask what can be done to ensure their practices sell quickly. My first answer, which they never like, is to reduce the asking price. Alternatively, I suggest they give their office a facelift, similar to the way a realtor “stages” a home. It can be as easy as updating the office… read more »