Getting in to a copier lease

Written by Reed Tinsley, CPA | August 1, 2006

Minimizing Excess Usage Charges on Copier Leases for Medical Practice

Sometimes a medical practice will enter into copier lease agreements that specify a certain base usage level and assess a surcharge (penalty) for usage above that level. The excess usage determination is performed periodically at set intervals throughout the lease term. When a practice's business cycle includes periods of unusually high and low copier usage and the lease does not provide for usage credit for low-usage periods, the medical practice is likely to lose the excess usage charge. I recommend negotiating future leases to assess excess usage charges only at the end of the lease or annually.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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