5 quick tax perks: Put spouse on payroll

Written by Reed Tinsley | June 4, 2008

Gain these five tax benefits by hiring your spouse as a "bona fide" employee of your medical practice:

1. Build up tax-favored funds for retirement;

2. Shift taxable income away from the medical practice;

3. Get more "tax mileage" from business trips;

4. Expand family healthcare coverage/reduce healthcare premium costs for the family;

5. Ability to join employer-paid life insurance group.

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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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