Lorin Hamilton Lorin Hamilton

A Simple Bookkeeping Routine for Therapists That Keeps You Calm All Year

If you’re a therapist in private practice, chances are you didn’t sign up for this career because you were excited about tax forms. Most therapists I work with tell me some version of, “I think I’m supposed to send 1099s… but I’m not really sure who, or when, or how.”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

And you’re not behind.

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Lorin Hamilton Lorin Hamilton

4 Costly Mistakes Therapists Make That Lead to Higher Taxes (And how to fix them)

If you’re a therapist in private practice, chances are you didn’t sign up for this career because you were excited about tax forms. Most therapists I work with tell me some version of, “I think I’m supposed to send 1099s… but I’m not really sure who, or when, or how.”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

And you’re not behind.

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Lorin Hamilton Lorin Hamilton

What Therapists Need to Know About 1099s

If you’re a therapist in private practice, chances are you didn’t sign up for this career because you were excited about tax forms. Most therapists I work with tell me some version of, “I think I’m supposed to send 1099s… but I’m not really sure who, or when, or how.”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

And you’re not behind.

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Lorin Hamilton Lorin Hamilton

How Many Clients Do You Really Need To Make a Living as a Therapist?

One question I hear more than almost any other is:

“How many clients do I actually need to make a living as a therapist?”

If you’ve asked yourself the same thing, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common, most emotional, and most important questions therapists bring to me when we start working together.

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Lorin Hamilton Lorin Hamilton

When Therapists Should Switch From an LLC to an S-Corp: 3 Clear Signs to Look For In Your Practice

Starting and growing a therapy practice brings so many decisions, and choosing the right business structure is one of the most confusing. Most therapists begin as an LLC because it feels simple and safe, and that’s usually the right place to start. But as your practice grows, your needs grow too, and there comes a point where remaining an LLC may no longer be the best option.

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